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by Yardena Cohen

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 2:14 PM, Hol Gaskill <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote: > Also relevant to reboot and an ongoing concern of mine - the shop area. Is > it big enough to be useful as a shop? How does it compare to other > hackerspaces? Does it need to be co-located with the main space or does it > make sense to have it offsite? If we added a satellite workshop somewhere > else, would the space be more usable for other purposes and make moving > everything less of a priority? Thanks for asking this, Hol. I've been sad about the shop area for a while. Some parts have been getting some love recently, and I'm very happy about that! Other things have disappeared and become harder to find. My last straw was last night, when one of our community members came by with a simple need, to file and hacksaw something. We found one very large file but not the smaller file we used to have at some point. We could not find any hacksaws at all. I know we had some before. It felt very symbolic. How can a hackerspace not have a hacksaw? We literally cannot hack! Personally, having all of these different elements in one physical space greatly increases the value of everything. While he was visiting he told us about the exciting solar panel project he was working on, and found potential leads for writing controller software for it. This was a conversation that wouldn't have happened if the shop were offsite, and I can't help but wonder how many more of these interactions we miss out on, by not having a good enough shop area. While there are challenges to having sawdust and metal shavings in the vicinity of laptops and food preparation, I think it's well worth meeting them. Noisebridge has a wonderful shop area - at last month's reprap building party, Miloh showed me some wonderful tools that had stayed around since 2008! All they had to do was enclose it. I think for our new space, an enclosed work area is a must. I'm afraid of sawing anything at Sudo because it commits me to then spending 10 minutes trying to track dust down behind a thousand nooks & crannies. And I'll still never get it all. People who came just to hack on some Javscript will leave coughing and rightfully upset. We took the cheap-upfront route, and we've been in debt ever since. Another example: our particle-board floor has been a huge limitation. I can count a number of projects, including a metal-printing one, which didn't happen or moved elsewhere because you just can't do it safely over our floor. It's unsanitary, a dust/germ/toxin magnet, hard to sweep, hard to vacuum, hard to find things you drop, easy to dent... We could learn something from Double Union, a space that recently opened in SF. When they rented their room, the very first thing they did was tear out the carpet and seal the floor in hard resin. Imagine the pain we would have avoided if we'd done that in our current "Art Studio"! Well worth the money, IMO. Which, speaking of money, my observation is that a lot of people who were involved in Sudo's early stages - 2011 & 2012 - were hoping for the fab & maker angle, and were disappointed by our meager facilities and started putting their money & energy elsewhere. I think reaching out to this crowd should be a component of our reboot. Our values and energy are so important - let's try this again. :)

12 years, 1 month

#FreeBassel Day SF Event this Saturday @ Wikimedia

by Stephen LaPorte

Greetings Sudoers, This Saturday, March 15, is a #FreeBassel <http://freebassel.org/> Day event in San Francisco at the Wikimedia Foundation offices. If you don't know Bassel Khartabil<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassel_Khartabil> (known online as Bassel Safadi): he is an open web developer and dedicated Internet volunteer who has been imprisoned (without charge) in Syria since March 2012. He was Creative Commons lead in Syria, played a large role in the translation of CC licenses into Arabic, and started the first hackerspace (Aiki Lab, Damascus) in the so-called Arab world. You can hear him discuss the hackerspace as well as the role of open source and maker culture in Syria in this podcast from early 2011<http://www.talkinganthropology.com/2011/01/28/ta24-arabic-hackerspaces/> . Following the outbreak of violence in Syria in spring 2011, he converted the hackerspace into a triage center, using it to provide first aid care and training until it was no longer safe to do so. This Saturday 15 March marks the second anniversary of his arrest, as well as the third anniversary of the Syrian uprising. In support of Bassel and in efforts to raise the profile of his case, #FreeBassel Day events are being held around the world to mark this date. Here in SF, the event will involve a Wikipedia edit-a-thon<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/San_Francisco_19>, a potluck, the sharing of art, stories, and conversation about Bassel, and whatever else you might bring. Given Bassel's involvement with hackerspaces, making culture, and open source projects, we hope that NB folks will attend - to learn about Bassel, discuss common interests, and/or improve Wikipedia's coverage of hackerspaces and making culture. Read more about the event here<http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/42267> Learn more about Bassel through letters and videos from his friends<http://lettersforbassel.tumblr.com/> == Details == * Date: Saturday, March 15 * Time: 12-4 pm * Location: Wikimedia Foundation offices (149 New Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105), near Montgomery Bart * Event: An edit-a-thon, pot luck, and more! Learn how to contribute to Wikipedia and collaborate with others to show your support for Bassel. * Hashtag: #freebassel If you have any questions, please let me know. Hope to see some of you on Saturday. Cheers, Stephen

12 years, 1 month

Fwd: [sudo-info] invite to tweet at #radicalcolophon + open mic event on friday!

by Marc Juul

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: anna moreno <contact(a)annamoreno.net> Date: Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 11:10 PM Subject: [sudo-info] invite to tweet at #radicalcolophon + open mic event on friday! To: info(a)sudoroom.org Hello everyone, My name is Anna Moreno. I am an artist from Barcelona, Spain. I am in SF now, I have been invited by SFMOMA to make an edition of my project Radical Colophon for the symposium Visual Activism. It will take place this weekend in the Mission. My contribution to the program will be an event on Friday from 5-7PM at the Will Brown Gallery (3041 24th Street, San Francisco, California 94110). As part of the piece, we are looking for folks to TWEET about the intersection of TECH, ART, and GENTRIFICATION. I have been looking into your website and I'm sure you guys have some feelings on this subject. I believe the alternative tech world is usually left out of the discussion that is why I think your contribution would be very appreciated. If you're willing use the hashtag #radicalcolophon and your tweets will be used as part of a live performance on Friday. We're feeling challenged to find tweeters so your support would be an amazing launch into a full blown conversation! Check out the open call here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1467119466849573/ It is also still possible to sign up for a slot in the open mic. The event will also be open to the public, and there will be free drinks and food. You're very welcome to join! Thanks a lot in advance for your help. All the best, Anna _ Anna Moreno _ visual artist _ teacher 'Artistic Research' Royal Academy of Art (The Hague) www.annamoreno.net _______________________________________________ Info mailing list Info(a)lists.sudoroom.org https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/info

12 years, 1 month

Sudo Room WordPress social networks blast! + PAGE NOT FOUND :[

by Vicky Knox

I love it! That said, does someone know how to fix the PAGE NOT FOUND that shows up in the "Social" plugin on the WP? If yes, could you show me how? THX!

12 years, 1 month

Things that happened at tonight's meeting

by Yardena Cohen

* The landlord's rave plans for the 22nd are looking like a more serious conflict than we thought. We floated the idea of postponing this cleaning weekend to the 29th/30th, but haven't made a decision. * On the next First Friday (April 4, 8pm-2am) we have the opportunity to share the space with a fundraiser for TWAC, "Trans & Womyn's Action Camp": https://twac.wordpress.com/ They'll have a pay-what-you-can policy, it will be compatible with our values and with the open-house component of First Friday. I think this is a great idea. Any objections? * The meeting included a lengthy section which began as conflict resolution between Elliot and Xavier but became an issue of safe space. I personally asked Xavier to leave at the end, which he did. He says he will be back for his "three shelves of stuff" tomorrow. We didn't have a quorum to ban him, but there was an informal understanding that multiple people are uncomfortable with him, which he seems at this time to be respecting. Full notes here: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2014-03-12

12 years, 1 month

Join BORDC & EFF for a screening of: Terms & Conditions May Apply

by David Keenan

Wish I could go, but y'all should! My/our comrade Matt Kellegrew is panelling. Should be good! [image: Bill of Rights Defense Committee] This Thursday, March 13, come out see BORDC Legal Fellow Matthew Kellegrew and EFF Activism Director Rainey Reitman discuss civil liberties after a screening of the groundbreaking documentary <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4taIHAaLdKE>*Terms and Conditions May Apply <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4taIHAaLdKE>** <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4taIHAaLdKE>**.* The film exposes how seemingly free online resources like Facebook or Google undermine our privacy, and how the NSA has co-opted Silicon Valley to abuse the rights of Americans. The film is an excellent resource for grassroots coalitions seeking materials to share at public education events. *Event details:* Thurs., March 13, 2014 6:30 - 8:30 PM PST Historic Fellowship Hall 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley *(at Bonita Ave, one block east of MLK Way & three blocks west of Shattuck Ave) * *This location is wheelchair accessible via the ramp on the Bonita Avenue side of the building.* There is a suggested donation of $5-10. No one turned away for lack of funds. *Co-Sponsors:* - Bill Of Rights Defense Committee - Electronic Frontier Foundation - Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists - CODEPINK Women For Peace *See you there.* Matthew Kellegrew Legal Fellow *Bill of Rights Defense Committee* 8 Bridge Street, Suite A, Northampton, MA 01060 www.bordc.org info(a)bordc.org Telephone: 413-582-0110 Fax: 413-582-0116 ------------------------------ We apologize if you have received this communication in error. Unsubscribe<http://org.salsalabs.com/o/498/p/salsa/supporter/unsubscribe/public/index.s…>|| Subscribe<http://org.salsalabs.com/o/498/p/salsa/web/common/public/signup?signup_page…>

12 years, 1 month

Feminist 3D printing art project

by Vicky Knox

Anyone familiar with this art project? I pulled the link from the Strike Debt Party email I just sent to the list, and PMd the sender seeing if they knew about us or Double Union. http://wemakemeteorsnotmoney.tumblr.com/

12 years, 1 month

Fwd: [sfchalkboard] 3/24 STRIKE DEBT PARTY || Release Party for Debt Resistors' Operations Manual, 2nd Edition

by Vicky Knox

fyi ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Cassie Thornton Date: 2014-03-11 22:53 GMT-07:00 Subject: [sfchalkboard] 3/24 STRIKE DEBT PARTY || Release Party for Debt Resistors' Operations Manual, 2nd Edition To: sfchalkboard lists.riseup.net Hi Chalkboard! Strike Debt Bay Area would like to invite you to party with us as we celebrate the release of our second debt resistance manual. MARCH 23 3:30-6PM The Alan Blueford Center For Justice <https://www.facebook.com/ABC4JUSTICE> 2434 Telegraph, Oakland, California 94612 The first version of the Debt Resistors' Operations Manual can be seen here<http://strikedebt.org/The-Debt-Resistors-Operations-Manual.pdf>, it reads: *This operations manual--written by an anonymous collective of resistors, defaulters and allies from Strike Debt and Occupy Wall Street--is for all those being crushed under the weight of debt. It aims to provide specific tactics for understanding and fighting against the debt system so that we can all reclaim our lives and our communities. It contains practical information, resources and insider tips for individuals dealing with the dilemma of indebtedness in the United States today and also introduces ideas for those who have made the decision to take collective action. * To celebrate the next edition, a few of the authors will be among us, as well as lifelong writers, activists, and heroes George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici. We'll have some readings, but also local beer, independent food vendors, music, live screen printing, and A DEBT FLAVORED PINATA TO DESTROY. Curious? See you there. Yours, Cassie <http://cassiethornton.com> + Strike Debt <http://strikedebt.org> -- *+whatever it takes+* STRIKE DEBT BAY AREA http://strike-debt-bay-area.tumblr.com FEMINIST REPRODUCTION W/ 3-D PRINTER http://wemakemeteorsnotmoney.tumblr.com POETS' SECURITY FORCE www.poetsecurity.net

12 years, 1 month

onion article reminds me of the awesome men of sudoroom

by Romy Ilano

this onion article reminds me of the awesome men of SudoRoom. One of the reasons I enjoy spending my time & donating my energy to promote SudoRoom is because so many of the men at SudoRoom are pretty much like this weird guy in the onion article. A lot of the things I love are pretty sexist and hostile to women so it's rad being able to go to SudoRoom and have one less thing to deal with! <3 http://www.theonion.com/articles/man-who-treats-women-with-respect-asked-wh… Man Who Treats Women With Respect Asked What His Secret Is Mar 10, 2014 MINNEAPOLIS--Commenting upon his seemingly effortless ability to interact with all kinds of women, friends of local financial analyst Matt Brownlow, a man who regularly treats members of the opposite sex with respect, reportedly asked the 28-year-old Monday what his secret is. "You just seem to have such a way with women--what's your trick?" friend Alex Stegman inquired of the considerate man who sustains healthy, meaningful relationships with women by consistently listening to them and not treating them as utilitarian instruments for male gratification. "I don't know how you do it. It seems like talking to women is so easy for you, and you're always able to get them smiling and engaged in conversation with you. Man, I wish I could do that." At press time, sources confirmed Brownlow could be overheard working his magic on a female coworker by thoughtfully asking about her weekend. ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

12 years, 1 month

Your first GMO kit on indiegogo: 53 hours left

by Marc Juul

You should all totally get one of Cathal's awesome biohacking kits before the indiegogo expires! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/indiebb-your-first-gmo You'll get everything you need to genetically modify E. coli with green fluorescent protein so they glow under a blacklight! -- marc/juul

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