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by Paige P

Hi Sudo Room, there is a fire inspection Friday. I suggest we do some cleaning today and tomorrow. I am able to help clean at 7PM tomorrow, can anyone else join? Below is a list from Ojan and Sarah of what to do. Our main work will be making things look less messy. Paige ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Ojan Mobedshahi <ojan(a)ebprec.org> Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 10:03 PM Subject: Fire Inspection this Friday To: omnidelegates <omnidelegates(a)googlegroups.com>, cc OrangeLush < orangelush(a)gmail.com> Cc: Noni Session <noni(a)ebprec.org>, Candida Haynes <candida(a)ebprec.org>, hiroko kurihara <hiroko(a)ebprec.org>, Freeway <freeway.the.writer23(a)gmail.com > Hi Team! *I know we should probably have a party to celebrate the building being saved! BUT, we have a fire inspection scheduled for this Friday, so we have to get through that first lol.* I'm going to be around for a few hours Tomorrow and Thursday to prepare, and will be entering all the spaces. I hope each collective can organize their own spaces as you have in the past to pass fire inspections. I will need to open all doors for the fire inspector on Friday, so please let me know if there is a space you have an exclusive key to. A few typical items that Sarah has flagged for me: *1. Things blocking electrical panels* *2. Things obstructing egress paths*… the rear hallway leading to the 48th St exit and the hallway in the basement leading to the stairs that go up to the back of the ballroom are the two that regularly are blocked *3. Extension cords used in place of permanent wiring (unplug and wind these up)* *4. Hazmat items not stored in cabinet that aren’t being used by a person present* — also make sure hazmat cabinet in the basement isn’t obstructed by stuff … this has also been a regular occurrence *5. Items stored within 24 inches from ceiling.* *6. Piles of things - anything that looks like a messy pile might look flammable to the inspector!* Thank you all for your cooperation so we can keep Omni's fire assembly permits in good standing! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. With gratitude, *Ojan Mobedshahi* (he/him) Finance Director East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative 1428 Franklin St. Oakland, CA 94612 ebprec.org 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> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "omnidelegates" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to omnidelegates+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/omnidelegates/CA%2BDPdWXF-iao7MD3cC%3Di1Z… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/omnidelegates/CA%2BDPdWXF-iao7MD3cC%3Di1Z…> .

1 year

Re: Sudo Room member banned from Omni Commons

by Ashley T

> I know there have been many safety issues lately and I know that this > person mistreats women. I want no part of that. > I hope this answers your question about why I do not feel safe visiting Sudo, Edwin. Are you a member of Sudo Room ? Is there a meeting tonight ? > *On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 11:16 Edwinsaurus <plutosaurus(a)gmail.com <plutosaurus(a)gmail.com>> wrote:* *Why don't you feel safe? * - Ash On Wed, Sep 11, 2024, 11:12 AM Ashley T via sudo-discuss < > sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> wrote: > >> Thank you, I do wish to add that I will feel safer if this is acted upon >> immediately though. >> >> - Ash >> >> >> I am checking if the Sudo Room received info about a member being banned >> from Omni Commons. >> >> Sierk was banned by a Food Not Bombs member yesterday and the ban went >> into effect immediately for the whole Omni building. >> >> >> Highlighted information of Sierk being banned by FNB member: >> >> "Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving >> >> proper medic care will help you.* >> *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response >> to volunteers so they can better help you.**- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You >> are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.**- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from >> me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents >> when it first occurred.* >> *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel >> comfortable speaking with.*" >> >> [ebfnb] Sierk update*Toan Nguyen* guqinone at gmail.com >> <ebfnb%40lists.omnicommons.org?Subject=Re%3A%20%5Bebfnb%5D%20Sierk%20update&In-Reply-To=%3CCAA4J92ukFQdtb-fSgt3xq%3D8d%3D-3HGn4R1DrViZmxaOgdBR11Hw%40mail.gmail.com%3E> >> *Mon Sep 9 06:35:43 PDT 2024* >> >> >> - Previous message (by thread): [ebfnb] Fwd: Homeless Anthology >> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007857.html> >> - Next message (by thread): [ebfnb] Sierk update >> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/007861.html> >> - *Messages sorted by:* [ date ] >> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/date.html#7858> >> [ thread ] >> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/thread.html#7858> >> [ subject ] >> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/subject.html#7858> >> [ author ] >> <https://omnicommons.org/lists/private/ebfnb/2024-September/author.html#7858> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Hi all, >> >> *I have concerns on Sierk volunteering within EBFNB.* >> *I think the concerns are serious enough that Sierk no longer be part of >> East Bay Food Not Bombs and Omni for the time being.* >> >> *EB PREC / CALLI will have issues with Sierk inhabiting the building.* >> *The lax atmosphere at Omni enables individuals taking advantage...* >> >> *...Sierk's disregard and disrespect of the communal spaces around Omni is >> an ongoing problem for years. We have been following up and the results >> were more negative and dishonesty from him.* >> >> *Below are updates and concerns:* >> >> - On Tuesday August 20th, the Tuesday and Friday WFM (Bay & Harrison >> Oakland) pick up crew agreed to stop donations going to Omni's food >> giveaway on Tuesday / Friday that Sierk coordinated. >> >> - On Thursday September 5th, I have asked Sierk to stop handling EBFNB >> donations and he agreed. >> >> - I'm also asking Sierk to stop welcoming people who are not a part of Omni >> to go in our fridge downstairs and help themselves on their own. I found >> out on Friday (Sept. 6) after two people were seen doing that and they told >> me Sierk gave them permission. >> There was no communication from Sierk to any EBFNB volunteers or Omni >> members. >> (My leniency reached its limit from this) >> >> *The concerns are:* >> >> *- Food handling from Sierk are unkempt, unsanitary, unhygienic body and >> foul body odor.* >> >> *- Sierk never proposed the food giveaway event (on Tues / Fri) to neither >> Omni or EBFNB for a discussion and approval.* *Despite several request and >> suggestions to do so.* >> >> *- Non communicative and irresponsible and disrespectful with food >> donations and usage of EBFNB spaces and in other areas at Omni.* >> *Recently there were hundreds of pounds of food (grains stored in the >> kitchen) that had to be discarded that he accepted and not taking >> responsibility for it. Leaving it out that attracted rats, and volunteers >> to deal with.* >> *Smelly soiled clothing of his were found in the corners of the kitchen.* >> *This was addressed to him and he disregarded it.* >> >> *- Inappropriate and erratic behaviors towards volunteers.* >> *Includes talking down to and shouting at people.* >> *There's a video footage (taken by an Omni member) of Sierk shouting at a >> new EBFNB volunteer. She disengaged and walked away.* >> *His angry behavior is a pattern towards volunteers including myself last >> Thursday the 29th.* >> >> *- M**ade decisions that risks the building and people in it to harm. >> Includes allowing known problematic persons in (that are not members of any >> groups at Omni).* >> >> *- Disregard multiple requests to not sleep inside Omni, not cleaning up >> after usage of space.* >> *Sierk sleeps in Omni sitting up on his desk area and when approached he >> says he is working (non Omni or collectives related) on his laptop late >> into the night or all nighters. His leg is swelling up as a suspected >> result of habitual sleeping while sitting up.* >> >> *- Rejected several offers from different people to assist in getting >> proper medical care. Have been self diagnosing his body as a "medical >> condition" and using it as a reason for behavior.* >> >> *- P**rior violent verbal interactions at volunteers. Was never held >> accountable or acknowledged wrong doings and tried to justify his actions >> (and believable to some volunteers...)* >> *This preventable harm resulted in several upset volunteers that are afraid >> and hurt to quit EBFNB and not going to Omni specifically to avoid him.* >> >> *This is not an exhaustive list and there are proof for all the concerns >> and claims.* >> >> *The concerns has negatively affected collectives and the spaces in the >> building; Liberated Lens, Sacred Maker Arts Collective, individuals at >> Omni, and volunteers within EBFNB.* >> *The organizations, individuals, and volunteers has put in their numerous >> complaints and it was addressed without a sustained helpful solution, >> acknowledgement, or accountability from EBFNB.* >> >> *I foresee new complaints to us from the new entity that will soon manage / >> be responsible to the building begining this week.* >> *On Friday they discovered another person who appears to be sleeping in a >> part of the building:* >> *" *He said he was not sleeping there, and would be leaving at 6pm after >> doing some sewing. I hope my concern is unfounded, but it definitely looked >> like he might be staying there. When I asked what collective he was a part >> of he said he was with CC. There were also some cats with him. >> >> Since CALLI doesn’t own the property yet I can’t really take any action. I >> am hopeful he does leave by 6pm today, but wanted to alert you delegates >> since until Monday or Tuesday you are still responsible for the building. I >> would appreciate if you could make your best non-violent efforts to ensure >> that space is vacant by the time CALLI does take ownership and >> responsibility for the space. *"* >> >> The person mentioned above is not Sierk. I'm sharing this to share a sense >> of how the building will be managed. >> >> I have been patiently following up throughout the years and was >> unsuccessful in my attempts to remedy the situation. >> There are others that have been trying to help without success. We had a >> help Sierk committee that was created this mid year that included several >> of us: Ron, Helen, Joe, Judith and I. >> I have not shared updates to this email list since a couple of volunteers >> (Judith, Ron) requested I don't do that or even mention his name. Our >> attempts to support failed and we need to update / reach out to the larger >> group. >> >> *Sierk - I think not making Omni your home and being open to receiving >> proper medic care will help you.* >> *- It would be better if you don't repeat the dishonesty in your response >> to volunteers so they can better help you.* >> *- Please remove all your belongings and yourself from the building.* *You >> are no longer welcome in the space due to the numerous concerns mentioned.* >> *- Currently there are no mediations nor restorative justice planned (from >> me anyway) since it may be too late, we didn't prioritize the incidents >> when it first occurred.* >> *-If you can, do some reflecting and reach out to whoever you feel >> comfortable speaking with.* >> >> Compassion differs from pity. Pitying Sierk isn't helping him or us in any >> space, it doesn't address solutions but provides a temporary sense of >> relief such as bringing him clean clothes and food regularly and not >> laundry / food service that he can attend to himself (the clothes begins to >> soiled in corners and food accumulates and spoils in the upstairs fridge). >> Pity prolongs the problems and makes it difficult for the person to grow >> out of the accustomed unhealthy lifestyle. >> >> All - Please refrain (especially those who do not frequent Omni to have >> enough understanding) from reacting to my message. We can have >> conversations and talk about it further for details and context, which I >> can be open to share more. >> >> If a fluid meeting is necessary I can set up a video call where we can all >> interact in a timely manner and see each other. >> >> Thanks, >> Toan >> >> On Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 6:52 PM Judith Gips <yipslsquirrel2 at gmail.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: >> >> >* Thank you for keeping us posted. >> *>>* Has Sierk tried Suitcase Clinic? great all volunteer program that includes >> *>* physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and more. >> *>>* I can buy some soap, shampoo etc and maybe some clothing. >> *>>* On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM Ron Weisberg <ronwei at yahoo.com <https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/ebfnb>> wrote: >> *>>>* Hi all, Toan, Sierk and I met Friday afternoon as follow up on hygiene >> *>>* and food handling. Here’s what I have observed and shared with Toan and >> *>>* Sierk: >> *>>>>* 1. Overall hygiene seems better, less odor and generally better body and >> *>>* clothes cleanliness >> *>>>>* 2. Reduced handling of food by Sierk; I am there at 12:30 on Fridays to >> *>>* sort the food donations. (We are still looking for Tuesday help.) >> *>>>>* 3. Sierk has relocated to another part of OMNI, so no longer in proximity >> *>>* to the collectives which have complained. >> *>>>>* HELP STILL NEEDED >> *>>>>* 1. Sierk needs help with laundry and bathing (has a few options but needs >> *>>* more) >> *>>>>* 2. Needs more clothes; at least another change of shirt, trousers and >> *>>* jacket and socks. Perhaps someone could take him shopping. Shirt and >> *>>* Jacket size = x-large; trousers = 38X34; shoe = 12. >> *>>>>* 3. Needs medical attention to his lower leg persistent skin problem; >> *>>* complicated by possibility any free service will end up being billed to a >> *>>* third party, who has assisted in the past; Sierk does not want this. >> *>>>>* Please contact Sierk directly if you can help. >> *>>>>* Ron >> *>>>>>>

1 year

International Space Station (ISS) flyover tonight (Tuesday Sep 10)

by Peter Mui

Hi Sudoers: There’s a bright flyover of the International Space Station (ISS) tonight (Tuesday Sep 10) at 8:53PM: Rises 20:51:12 0° 230° (SW) 2,345 0.5 -17.6° Reaches altitude 10° 20:53:16 10° 230° (SW) 1,487 -0.6 -18.0° Maximum altitude 20:56:37 87° 317° (NW) 422 -3.9 -18.6° Enters shadow 20:57:25 49° 47° (NE) 545 -3.4 -18.8° Magnitude -3.9 is very bright, if it’s not foggy it’ll be very easy to spot. More details here: https://www.heavens-above.com/passdetails.aspx?lat=37.8708&lng=-122.2729&lo… Those of us at Omni Commons this evening we should go outside and look at this. Sincerely, -Peter

1 year

This Evening (Tues Sep 10): Greet for Hardware and SoftWEAR Hack Night /Fixit Clinic tonight?

by Peter Mui

Hi Sodoers: We had a great time at last night’s USA-CA-South San Francisco Library Fixit Clinic Repair Advice Workshop https://www.ssf.net/Events/Fixit-Clinic-Repair-Advice-Workshop-Sept-2024 (Photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/qyXw5zNzzf9XkEYv8) - We’ve got one person (Terry) who registered for tonight’s Hardware and SoftWEAR Hack Night /Fixit Clinic at https://bit.ly/itemcheckins: Desktop computer Cyberpower PC C Series / ET8160-47547 Turns on, but shows nothing when connected to monitor I went to Best buy, they suggested fried motherboard - Also: Sudoroom member Hilary is going to bring some linux-converted Chromebooks she needs help with. Typically on Tuesdays we have lots of new people visiting the space and it can be intimidating if you don't know anyone and don't know where to go and what to do. So can someone try to arrive early, say, 7:30 or so to greet people for Sudoroom (or SoftWEAR downstairs) and get them started on their projects? And to keep an eye out for people who are standing tentatively in the entrance between Counter Culture Labs and Sudoroom and be welcoming to them? Extra Credit: 1) confirm that the VOIP phone number 442-252-8386 is working by dialing it 2) put the Fixit Clinic sandwich sign out on the sidewalk. Many thanks, -Peter

1 year

Fwd: Women & Non-Binary Night: Female Audio Pioneers, Open Source AI, & hardware & analog audio hacking is live on Luma

by Romy Mimi Ilano

Does anyone have any cool tidbits bout audio engineering or female pioneers of audio? Next week is a theme *Romy Mimi Ilano* *romy.ilano(a)gmail.com <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com>* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Luma <noreply(a)luma-mail.com> Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 12:53 PM Subject: Women & Non-Binary Night: Female Audio Pioneers, Open Source AI, & hardware & analog audio hacking is live on Luma To: <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com> Sep 16 *Women & Non-Binary Night: Female Audio Pioneers, Open Source AI, & hardware & analog audio hacking has been created! 🎉* *Congratulations!* Now, it's time to share your beautiful new event page and invite your guests. Invite Guests <https://lu.ma/event/manage/evt-DoD1YVPIiVGfPYQ> What's next? 💬 Share Your Link The public link to your event is https://lu.ma/vpk792rm. 🎨 Customize Your Event Update the description, add questions for your guests, update security settings, and more. Visit the Manage Event page <https://lu.ma/event/manage/evt-DoD1YVPIiVGfPYQ>. 🎟 Sell Tickets You can hook up your bank account and start selling tickets to your event in under 5 minutes. Set up tickets <https://lu.ma/event/manage/evt-DoD1YVPIiVGfPYQ/registration>. 📱 Download the Check In App Scan your guests' QR codes quickly and easily. [image: Download on the App Store] <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/luma-delightful-events/id1546150895> [image: Get it on Play Store] <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luma.studio> *Have questions?* Reply to this email 😎. Happy hosting! <https://lu.ma> <https://lu.ma/ios> <https://twitter.com/lumahq> <https://instagram.com/luma_hq> Host your event with Luma ↗ <https://lu.ma/create?ref=email>

1 year

Could you guys email me inspiring open source projects and why they're important?

by Romy Ilano

The prompt for this week's hardware hack night is "open source" So far I got PSUD Inkstich / inkscape Could you mention in a snippet why the open source has helped you and why? Blender is a biggie - I will put this hopefully in a blog post when I have time. https://sudoroom.org/mochi-at-hardware-hack-night-custom-cushions/ Also, next week's theme is "hidden potential" and wil feature inventors who have beat the odds to overcome stuff like child marriage, lack of formal educatio and even famine to shine! ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

1 year

This week's newsletter - :)

by Romy Ilano

https://sudoroom.org/september-2024-newsletter-continuously-updated-this-mo… note: we are leaving meetup.com forever this week! please direct people to lu.ma/sudoroom <https://lu.ma/sudoroom> instead!!! EVENTS <https://sudoroom.org/events/> THIS WEEK <https://sudoroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-1.png>*we look at transportation during our coffee & algorithm session this thursday* Sign up on our lu.ma/sudoroom <https://lu.ma/sudoroom> site – we are leaving Meetup.com! - 9/9 (Monday) 7-9pm – *WOMEN & NON-BINARY HACKER MEETUP – AI GAME PROJECT PEACEKEEPING & HARDWARE HACKING* –* we continue making an AI game for refugees & more *https://lu.ma/ds4lt2hs - 9/10 (Tuesday) 2-11:59pm – *OPEN SEWING & MAKING MEDIA LAB <https://sudoroom.org/events/media-lab-sewing-fashion-art-making-2/>* https://lu.ma/ff2t7ng6 - 9/10 (Tuesday) 8pm-???* Hardware Hack Night: <https://sudoroom.org/events/hardware-hack-night-2024-09-10/> Open Source Theme* – https://lu.ma/v7zicr87 our prompt: which open source projects inspire you? - 9/12 (Thursday) 9am-11am – *Coffee & Algorithms: Transportation Networks and joy with graph algorithms* – https://lu.ma/9exljrbd whiteboarding, coffee, and finding the love of algorithms again - 9/13 (Friday) 2-2:15pm – Open Source: we look at the Signal repo in GitHub and socialize! one of the few remote meetups. https://lu.ma/ukvoon9x FIXIT CLINIC FEATURED ON KQED https://sudoroom.org/fix-it-clinic-featured-on-kqed/ [image: image.jpeg] YOU CAN’T UNSEE IT! AT THE SF MOMA During our “Where is the Math and Science in Art?” museum walk someone pointed out that the Calder mobile is on the cover of MIT’s Introduction to Algorithms <https://sudoroom.org/you-cant-unsee-it-calder-at-our-where-is-the-math-in-a…>! Once you see it you can’t unsee it! This event has been so successful that we are planning a third round at the Oakland Museum on October 6 <https://lu.ma/ml7zb8ka>, Sunday afternoon. ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

1 year

More Sewcialist Software • Seamly2D

by Muirén NíSídach

https://github.com/FashionFreedom/Seamly2D https://seamly.io https://forum.seamly.io Seamly2D is pattern design software to create scalable, sharable custom-fit patterns using bespoke tailoring, haute couture, and historical pattern drafting techniques. Seamly2D saves time and improves fit by creating patterns as reusable, editable parametric CAD engineering documents. Unlike other pattern design software, Seamly2D allows designers to have complete control of the patternmaking process. Each Seamly2D pattern can read multi-size tables for boutique sizing and read individual measurement files for custom-fit. Seamly2D is open-source software released under the GPLv3+ license. Seamly2D is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. To learn more about Seamly2D on a personal level, join our friendly, active, international, multilingual user forum. On our forum you may post questions about patternmaking and Seamly2D in any language you choose, as sewing terms are rich with idioms that are not always translatable word-for-word.

1 year

Group Museum Visit at the Oakland Museum next first Sunday in October

by Romy Ilano

https://sudoroom.org/events/omca-free-first-sunday/ Hey folks, the "where is the art and math?" in the museum has gone pretty well! It's so fun! We decided to continue, and Sunday sounds like a great day to go to visit our very own Oakland museum. Sunday is the free day too - and it's a great time to go, a lot less stressy than the first Thursdays which clash with other events. Brainstorming stuff to think about, but the Oakland Museum has a cool history section with a "Silicon Valley Garage" that is really neat! *Date/Time* Date(s) - 2024/10/06 *2:00 pm - 5:00 pm* - Sign up at https://lu.ma/ml7zb8ka <https://lu.ma/ml7zb8ka> ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

1 year

Fixit Clinic on KQED -- again!

by Peter Mui

KQED states this February podcast about Fixit Clinic is “one of our most popular episodes (ever!)” so they’ve re-released it today: https://www.kqed.org/news/12003361/right-to-repair-communities-help-consume… And remember we hold Fixit Clinic at Sudoroom every Tuesday night as part of Hardware and SoftWEAR hack night: join us!

1 year

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