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Re: [sudo-discuss] Sudoroom electrical plans

by yar

On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 7:04 AM, Dave Pedroli <davepedroli(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Fine by me. Dave, thanks so much for your help. Can we interpret this as a general "ok" for our plans to move forward? Our next step is to get approval from the landlord, and he's going to ask the same thing, so we just need to be clear. Thanks!

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Agenda Item for next week's meeting: ONL is not a member collective.

by yar

On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Lowe <andrew(a)lostways.com> wrote: > I did not attend this event, but I have attended ONL events before. ONL is a > talk show, I'm not sure why not being political enough makes them > "offensive". I mean I will let them speak for them selves, but they are an > entertainment show, why would you expect a "debate" at a talk show? > > Also while it is true that ONL reduced their rent before singing the > sublease option, there still has been no official policy that says that that > action (which Backspace took as well, at the time) requires a > re-application. > > It would be great if ONL paid more, but keep in mind that we haven't come up > with a price for nightly rentals in the ballroom, when we do I think it > would be fair to evaluate ONL's contribution based on that. > > Anyway, just standing up for this show even if it isn't really my cup of tea > all the time, I think what ONL has been able to do with it is pretty > amazing, and to force them out because their show isn't radical enough in > the ways you want it to be would be a shame. I don't think the event should be "forced out" but I do think ONL should be restructured as just another group that rents the ballroom, and not a core OOC collective with delegate status that they never exercise anyway.

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need company affiliation

by johanna faust

to sign up with Skyhook to get an API -- any suggestions? -- *Be seeing you.*

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Yerba Mate Baby!

by Jenny Ryan

Hi! We recently received an awesome donation of yerba mate cuttings! Patrick came by tonight and helped us root it in perlite with rooting hormone. It should be spritzed with water multiple time a day, so feel free to give it a spritz when you're in the space! I'll bring in a spray bottle and a checklist for indicaring upkeep tomorrow or Tuesday :) I for one welcome our new mate overlords. <3

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Agenda Item for next week's meeting: ONL is not a member collective.

by David Keenan

http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/ONL Feel free to weigh in, but this is long overdue and I will bring this up at the next meeting. Best, David

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Resistor #1 zinemaking party this weekend & printing help needed!

by "Løng$hanks"

Hullo S(tan) P(ublishes) A(wesome) Z(ines) & other worthies, This weekend at the Land of Broken Refrigerators---aka the 'Coon Shack, aka our permission squat located in a warehouse in one of San Francisco's few green oases---myself, Glamortramp & a mysterious entity known only as +11+ will go into full production mode on the first issue of "RESISTOR: a Zine for those holding on for dear life to San Francisco (as well as those we have already lost)." https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/08/10/18759852.php I o w, zine-making party in SF this weekend, and no one is invited! We've got glue sticks, scissors, a ream of 11 x 17 paper, & a semi-working laptop, which is all we need to slap this first issue together. So we don't need your help. But we will be happy to give you a print copy of RESISTOR #1 in person the next time we cross paths in SF. So if you want one, let us know. We plan to print 100 copies or so of this first issue. It will be online eventually but we can't tell you where or when just yet. One or two issues of RESISTOR will be produced before we move north (at long last!) in late September or early October. Back to the Pacific Northwest---finally!---where it may still be possible to leave the raccoon life behind & live once again like a human being, with the comforts of modern civilization. Then again, that sounds kind of boring, & there's something to be said for the raccoon life---so either way, we'll be all right. We could use help printing the zine! Black & white on tabloid (11 x 17" paper) is what we need. If you can help, let us know! Drop us a line here or at sfresistor(a)riseup.net. Peace etc. +11+ Glamortramp & Longshanks -- Not all who wander are lost.

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Seeking project help?

by Tracy Jacobs

Hi, I am looking for someone that is skilled at electronics and mechanics who would have availability to help me with some upcoming small art projects. Prefer someone in the east Bay because that is where I live. I’m willing to pay $$ for your time, please contact me if interested, thanks, Tracy http://www.funkyautomata.com

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programming giant robot

by Jake

for those of you wanting to program the giant robot from another computer, here is the place to start learning its language: http://spaz.org/~jake/robot/479236-17-Communications.pdf page 51 seems to be a good place to start reading. -jake

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Re: [sudo-discuss] [sudo-board] Eventually, want to hand-off Treasurer position.

by yar

On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 9:49 PM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate(a)gmail.com> wrote: > In this case, I believe (correct me if I'm wrong someone) we would need the > Board of Responsibility and Little Power to acknowledge an official > "treasurer" for corporate-status and tax purposes. It would be prudent to > schedule some point in the near future to perhaps convene and take care of > this and any other formalities that comprise the "Responsibility" part of > the board's title. Agreed, the board definitely needs to start scheduling its next meeting now. The last one was November 2013 iirc.

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Re: [sudo-discuss] robot works!

by april.glaser

This is so RAD. Bravo. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> </div><div>Date:09/05/2014 10:50 PM (GMT-08:00) </div><div>To: sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org </div><div>Cc: James Halliday <mail(a)substack.net> </div><div>Subject: [sudo-discuss] robot works! </div><div> </div>the robot finally works. Jenny got us a three-phase power converter and that's all it took! people have been steering it around using the training pendant all night. It makes a squealing noise while it's on. http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/pix http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/video/VID_20140905_214843.mp4 it has a serial port. we are going to need to RTFM a bit to learn how to actually control it, for example from a program on a real computer. it can move much faster than we are able to steer it with the control pendant. But for now it moves pretty slow, even on "fast" mode. here are all the PDFs i have found so far. I believe there is enough information in here to be able to communicate with the thing over the serial port. If you want any help actually connecting serial to it, please let me know. I would like to plug it into a serial port on the 3d printing computer, and then people will be able to talk to the robot from their laptop using socat or whatever program they run on that computer. Let me know if you're interested in doing that. But first read the manuals, and put whatever you find on the wiki page so the rest of us know where to start. http://spaz.org/~jake/robot/ -jake _______________________________________________ sudo-discuss mailing list sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss

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robot works!

by Jake

the robot finally works. Jenny got us a three-phase power converter and that's all it took! people have been steering it around using the training pendant all night. It makes a squealing noise while it's on. http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/pix http:spaz.org/~jake/robot/video/VID_20140905_214843.mp4 it has a serial port. we are going to need to RTFM a bit to learn how to actually control it, for example from a program on a real computer. it can move much faster than we are able to steer it with the control pendant. But for now it moves pretty slow, even on "fast" mode. here are all the PDFs i have found so far. I believe there is enough information in here to be able to communicate with the thing over the serial port. If you want any help actually connecting serial to it, please let me know. I would like to plug it into a serial port on the 3d printing computer, and then people will be able to talk to the robot from their laptop using socat or whatever program they run on that computer. Let me know if you're interested in doing that. But first read the manuals, and put whatever you find on the wiki page so the rest of us know where to start. http://spaz.org/~jake/robot/ -jake

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Eventually, want to hand-off Treasurer position.

by Maximilian Klein

Hello Sudo, I want to make it clear that eventually - not right now - I want to find a replacement for myself as Sudo Treasurer. *Responsibilities* The things the Treasurer has to do are: (i)be responsible for filing yearly taxes, (ii) deposit misc. funds into the bank account (iii) give out misc money that sudo room approves (iv) report to sudo room the state of finances. *Fundraising* Additionally, since Sudo Room is once again receiving less income each month than expenditure, a good Treasurer would have some fundraising ideas, and/or want to execute other's ideas. My reason for leaving is to clear up space in my life for a career change - not because the job is terribly dramatic, difficult or involved. (Post Burning Man mental spring cleaning :) ) Thanks for listening, Max Klein ‽ http://notconfusing.com/

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Fwd: Git

by Marc Juul

Someone please troll this event. The free ticket link is re-usable and non-unique. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Triumph <lacey(a)jointriumph.com> Date: Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 7:28 AM Subject: Git To: sudo <info(a)sudomesh.org> Hi sudo! October 2nd at The Folsom Street Foundry in San Francisco: twenty of SF's leading tech orgs (GoPro, Twilio, Homejoy, 2k, Indiegogo, Intel, etc) are attending to meet and network with passionate technologists. Based on your Git profile, we'd be thrilled to offer you a complimentary VIP ticket ($50 value). This is a discreet and private event. Invitations are being doled out prudently. Lots of networking and career ops will be present. Purely exploratory. Here is the special link with more info (use promo code GIT-LD for your free ticket): http://goo.gl/8FvVr7 Please do not share this info with anyone. If you would like to bring a qualified friend, or if your company is hiring and would like to attend, I can help with that. Can you lmk either way? Lacey Lacey Dankovich (978) 295-1271 www.linkedin.com/in/laceydankovich If you don't want to hear from me again, you may unsubscribe info(a)sudomesh.org permanently: http://myworkster.us4.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=518af1a94f00cd71aa2afa…

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NEEDED: high quality sound system & mic for ballroom

by yar

In two weeks, on September 20th, the omni will host this event: http://criticalresistance.org/oakland-dreaming-wildly-fighting-to-win-with-… They are expecting 300+ people, for many of whom this will be their first time at the omni, and first impressions count a lot! We'll need a high quality sound system with at least one portable microphone ready for this. Ideally it will be something durable, failsafe and easy to use. Who's willing to work with me to make this happen? Please reply here or contact me privately. I am no expert but will work hard alongside you. I would like to meet within the next few days to plan logistics, and have the system fully set up and ready for testing by next Monday the 15th. Thanks!

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Books: recycled. Photos to prove.

by Pete Forsyth

Yesterday a bunch of us hella recycled about 7 tons (?) of law books. I made a wiki page to prove it: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Category:Book_recycling_September_2014 Pete [[User:Peteforsyth]]

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Re: [sudo-discuss] bookshelves in 'cafe' area

by yar

On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 10:42 AM, johanna faust <female.faust(a)gmail.com> wrote: > what is the current state of our intention regarding the bookshelves > in the cafe? as in, are we keeping them? > > i felt i ought to check, assuming nothing, and curious.... Those are staying, but there's some bookshelves in the basement which we may part with. They used to live inside Broadway Sudoroom but are about 6 inches too tall for this basement, so they've been lying sideways for a couple months. Comes with cool DIY shelves that we cut from old doors. No assumptions about your intentions of course! Just FYI :)

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[New Member Proposal] SK

by Jenny Ryan

Up for one week's 'extended pondering' [1], will shortly set new member proposals to automatically forward to the sudo list :) [1] https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association#Section_2.1.0_Process_for… ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Sudo Room <info(a)sudoroom.org> Date: Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:59 PM Subject: [sudo-info] [Declaration of Intent to Join] SK To: info(a)sudoroom.org User Submitted Values: (Pseudo)nym or Name: SK Email: eske.silver(a)gmail.com Why do you want to be a member of sudo room?: Because Sudo is Super Rad! Mostly I just want to be part of a space that caters to the advancement information, technology and hacking! I want to be able to spend my time around other nerds whose eyes don't glaze over when I start talking about RAM, hard drives, dual-booting, time travel and science fiction. I love being unofficially part of this community, I'd love even more to be an official part of it! If you know already, what are you excited to do at sudo room?: Phoenix the Pyre! Learn about the Mesh! Build the Digital Library! Teach some Multi-booting classes! Organizing the junk and parts boxes and shelving! If you know already, what are you excited to share with the sudo room community?: Laptop and tower repair! Dual/triple/quad/multi-booting! Helping out around the shop with organizing and cleaning! Have you ever been banned from another hackerspace? If so, when and why?: Nope. _______________________________________________ Info mailing list Info(a)lists.sudoroom.org https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/info

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Meeting Minutes 9/3

by Jenny Ryan

Hi all! Thanks to everyone who attended this week's meeting! Here's the tl;dr: * We've been adding on average two new members a week! Yay! * Next Wednesday, 7pm, the Omni is having a facilitation workshop. Ping me if you'd like to RSVP. * Ed is hosting Friday night Linux installfests! Come learn you computer! omni needs a lot more construction help ** bathroom renovation, chairlift, drywall patching, ceiling tiles ** join omni-building google group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/omni-building * [consensus]: "Sudoroom will consent to Rise Above renting space at the omni for $1000/month for a 6 month trial lease term, once the location and any building modifications and permits are clarified and once the meaning of tenancy is clarified by the Omni's legal/governance working group. We don't object to them being a tenant in a general sense." * [CONSENSUS]: Sudo Room consented to the Omni spending up to $9500 for making the building ADA compliant and accessible ASAP. * [CONFLICT]: "The Sudoroom community feels compassion towards Sally and wishes her the best, but we cannot trust her to respect the Omni's common space right now, so we must find her in bad standing as a member. She is not welcome at Sudoroom for a period of one month." "We find Sally in bad standing as a member and with heavy hearts, we suspend her access rights for one month, because she consistently uses the common areas inappropriately and has been warned many times." Recorded for posterity at: http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2014-09-03 Jenny http://jennyryan.net http://thepyre.org http://thevirtualcampfire.org http://technomadic.tumblr.com `~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~` "Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories." -Laurie Anderson "Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it." -Hannah Arendt "To define is to kill. To suggest is to create." -Stéphane Mallarmé ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`

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baps page on omni wiki - email contact misspelled

by D. Scott Nanos

thanks for fixing the link! works great :) however... I think our email contact is misspelled on the wiki page! it needs to be publia instead of public thx! working on getting myself computer literate so that i can help with this stuff myself instead of bugging yalls (just got a cheep laptop a couple days ago)! xo scott

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Fwd: [BAPS-Organizing] omni website link to baps calendar

by yar

On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 3:28 PM, D. Scott Nanos <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com> wrote: > disregard last email, i was looking at wrong website. So the new website has > only one link but ya, its still misspelled... anyone know how to deploy the > github page? ok i found where the site was hosted, should be live now, sorry!

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Fwd: [H4D] Router configuration gig

by Danny Spitzberg

Passing along a good opportunity with good folks! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Aaron Lifshin" <aaron(a)mayday.us> Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:05 PM Subject: [H4D] Router configuration gig To: "H4D Hack for Democracy" <hackfordemocracy(a)googlegroups.com> > <null (undefined bytes)>

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Fwd: [BAPS-Organizing] omni website link to baps calendar

by yar

On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:55 AM, D. Scott Nanos <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com> wrote: > can anyone help with this, should be quick! thanks!! <3 just pushed the changes to github https://github.com/oomni/oomni.github.io/commit/d5f4701a and then i realized DNS is no longer a CNAME. Sorry for making life more complicated matt.

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do you have leftover or broken ceramic tile?

by Marina Kukso

Hi all, I'm interested in working on some mosaics (any interest in a co-mosaic session at sudo sometime? :)) and was wondering if any of you have unwanted or broken ceramic tiles. Let me know off-list. I'd be happy to come by and pick it up from you. (Also I'm calling up various stores in the area to ask about their unwanted/broken tiles, but if you know of a place that gives them away, please let me know) - Marina

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Omni Safer Spaces Policy

by yar

The Omni is about to vote on policies for safer space and conflict resolution. Your delegates regretfully realize now that they haven't been shared on sudo-discuss yet, which may make it impossible for us to pass it at tonight's Omni meeting. Please leave any feedback here, up to and including strong enthusiasm or dissent. http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Safe_Space_Policy http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Conflict_Resolution_Policy Passing information back and forth is the fundamental role of a delegate, and Jenny and I are very sorry when we fail, and really really encourage other people to help us do this job. We wrote a whole wiki page on how to be a delegate: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Omni_Delegate

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Sudoers! Job Opportunity! taking application this and next week, so hurry if interested.

by somebody＠riseup.net

Hey someone with skills? Length of Work Year: 261 Days Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $73,860 - $90,732 per year Source: http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=611460&countyID=21&onlineA… ---------------------------- Novato Unified School District Instructional Technology Supervisor Summary Definition Under the direction of the Director of Instructional Technology (IT), the IT Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the supervision of all phases of district technology operations with a focus on technical support and network services; to manage, plan, and supervise data and voice networks (wired and wireless), desktops, laptops, mobile devices and server infrastructure and to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. This is a supervisory position responsible for the performance and work activities of assigned technology personnel. Representative Duties and Responsibilities - Manage, plan and supervise wired and wireless data and voice networks, desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, Chrome-books, servers, printers and applications. - Supervise, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, project and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. - Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels. - Review, investigate, evaluate and select new technologies for current and future instructional and business needs. - Resolve difficult and complex problems with application, computer, server and network infrastructure and print devices through on-site analysis and effective utilization of technical staff, coordination with other district staff and vendors. - Select, train and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. - Create and enforce security standards. Attend and particpate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations. - Other duties as assigned. Knowledge of: - Principles, practices, methods and techniques of technology systems management. - Principles and practices of operating systems, desktop software such as the Microsoft Office Suite - Desktop computers, tablets, laptops, Chrome-books, mobile devices, print devices and relate security administration. - Cisco data network design and operation to include, routing, switching and security. - Cisco voice network design and operation including Cisco Unity messaging systems. - Data and voice networking protocols including IP addressing. - Windows server operating systems, file systems and associated protocols, DHCP, DNS, SMB, NFS, NTFS, etc. - Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Ability to: - Oversee and manage operating systems, computers, tablets, laptops, Chrome-books, servers, print devices, Windows servers, virtual servers and Cisco voice and data networks. - Select, supervise, train, evluate and review the work of assigned project staff. - Manage multiple large scale complex projects. Serve as project manager on large implementation and analysis projects. - Evaluate business and educational requirements and implement information technology solutions. - Perform highly complex systems analysis duties. - Design, configure and test hardware and software problems. Troubleshoot highly complex hardware and software. - Research and evaluate new technology in assigned area of responsibility. - Troubleshoot and diagnose operational problems and articulate resolutions. - Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures. Prepare clear and concise reports. - Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. - Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. - Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Education and Credential Requirements, Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a computer related field. A minimum of four years experience in supporting and managing data networks, VolP, operating systems, desktop computers, tablets, laptops, servers and virtual appliances, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity. Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for education requirements. Microsoft, Apple and Cisco certification is desirable. Experience in public education or a similar field is desirable. ============================

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bookshelves in 'cafe' area

by johanna faust

what is the current state of our intention regarding the bookshelves in the cafe? as in, are we keeping them? i felt i ought to check, assuming nothing, and curious.... -- *Be seeing you.*

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Fwd: [BAPS-Organizing] omni website link to baps calendar

by D. Scott Nanos

can anyone help with this, should be quick! thanks!! <3 xo scott ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stephen Novotny <snovotnyjr(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [BAPS-Organizing] omni website link to baps calendar To: "bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com" < bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com> Yes. they forgot the "a" at end of "area". who can we contact about this? anyone? Is Joel/Sudo'ers responsible for the Omni site? On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:31 AM, D. Scott Nanos <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com> wrote: > i think the link might be misspelled? someone told me theyre having > trouble getting to our events page thru the omni website. FYI the wordpress > page itself is working just great :) >

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Please help us carry books right now

by yar

Want to help out with some back breaking labor? Please meet us at Berkeley recycling center, 669 gilman, in 15 minutes. Truck full of books to recycle, only 4 of us so far. Thanks!

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Basement dwellers, your shit is being put out in the street 12noon.

by yar

On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 3:48 PM, Jenny Ryan <tunabananas(a)gmail.com> wrote: > All items have been removed from the space, and Sudo will be voting on a > temporary ban at tomorrow's meeting. New update. At last night's meeting Sudoroom consented on this statement: "We find Sally in bad standing as a member and with heavy hearts, we suspend her access rights for one month, because she consistently uses the common areas inappropriately and has been warned many times." Note this is not a "ban for reason of safety" as per our ban reciprocity, so we still have to figure out what it means for the rest of the Omni. In the meantime, since we aren't yet open to the public nobody is under any obligation to let her in the building.

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Re: [sudo-discuss] [omnilogistics] [Critical] Cannot pass new member Rise Above printing

by yar

FYI all, Gabriela came to last night's Sudoroom meeting, we had a long productive conversation, and afterwards Sudoroom consented on this statement: "Sudoroom will consent to Rise Above renting space at the omni for $1000/month for a 6 month trial lease term, once the location and any building modifications and permits are clarified and once the meaning of tenancy is clarified by the Omni's legal/governance working group. We don't object to them being a tenant in a general sense." If you recall, the exact proposal before the delegates last week was roughly in the same spirit. Some Sudoroom members simply believe that the details should be more clearly figured out before we all say for certain. We hope this gives everybody a clear path forward for now. Also worth noting: Gabriela mentioned last night that she has a new plan for space usage which is different from modifying/occupying the utility room. It involved renting one of the three small basement rooms and possibly expanding it, plus sharing a desk somewhere with natural sunlight. I assume she'll show you that tonight, but just a heads up.

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Revised Electrical Plan (rev 1.1)

by yar

On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 7:25 PM, Whitney Lawrence <whitneyel3(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Submitted for review. > > 3. I would like these plans to be reviewed this week to be fully prepared > for installation early next week. Whitney came and talked to me before yesterday's meeting and told me he'd like to start work tonight at 6pm, and expects the whole project to take several days with many Sudoers pitching in menial labor. I added this to the meeting notes, but it had still not been discussed when I biked home at 10pm in a sleepy stupor, and according to the posted notes, was not discussed afterwards either. Work cannot yet begin until the plans are 1) signed off by a certified electrician, and then 2) approved by the landlord. I have heard many mentions of hypothetical electricians but none has materialized. Cere has mentioned Dave Petroli, we'll see if he responds to our emails. If you have any other leads, now is the time. Please don't be shy about sending them this link to review ASAP and asking for an email "ok": https://lists.sudoroom.org/pipermail/sudo-discuss/2014-August/007369.html This slipped through the cracks because core organizers are overworked with many things and we really need more people to take ownership and leadership for crucial boring tasks. But anyway, there is a remote chance that we can cut through the red tape by tonight if we hustle. > 4. Last weekend, Hol and I went to Home Depot to get supplies for Phase 1. I > request reimbursement of $348.02 for materials. I have the receipt and will > present to whomever would like a copy. We already approved this expense, so I believe someone just needs to write a check now. I have an email copy of the receipt I can fwd. Who can do that? Thanks!

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Folks come by Omni Today Thursday 9AM to caravan to recycling center

by somebody＠riseup.net

Calling for Sudoroom and Omni folks! "Hi! We need folks to come by Omni tomorrow at 9am to caravan to the recycling center at 669 Gilman, Berkeley, CA to unload law books at the recycling center!!! There are 350 boxes of law books and really, really not enough hands - also the ruck is overburdened a bunch [see attached photo].! Plz make this your wake-up activity, We'll be meeting at 9am at the Omni, 4799 Shattuck. Free tours and good will to those who can come by! Bonus points for another renting another u-haul before noon tomorrow!! Love, Jenny http://jennyryan.net http://thepyre.org http://thevirtualcampfire.org http://technomadic.tumblr.com"

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Re: [sudo-discuss] wheelchair lift on craigslist $250

by Jake

Sorry hol, i didn't see the post about the width, i thought 30" would be enough. After looking over craigslist i don't see anything that would work! Oh well. A couple of years ago a friend of mine took out a wheelchair lift from his work van, i think it was pretty big but it was long gone. Thanks for doing the hard work to make this happen. -jake On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 1:33 PM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote: jake, i originally questioned the rationale of spending the $2500 on an inspection alone if you recall. the purpose of that was to get clear guidance on what will be required and to have full confidence that we would be immune from ADA lawsuits in the future, in addition to not having to waste our time and money constructing noncompliant features. per the lease, all construction that we'll be reimbursed for 50% by john has to be signed off by a licensed contractor. so if we pay 1/2 of $8000 and have a lift that's legit and the contractor handles all the permitting, etc, then that seems like a decent deal. please feel free to shop around since I only got the one quote last week, the day after the inspection. >without even having looked at the list of requirements we are supposed to meet Bathrooms: http://www.bobrick.com/Documents/PlanningGuide.pdf Lifts: http://continuingeducation.construction.com/article.php?L=194&C=673&P=3 * 4.2.4.2Relationship of Maneuvering Clearance to Wheelchair Spaces. One full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space for a wheelchair shall adjoin or overlap an accessible route or adjoin another wheelchair clear floor space. If a clear floor space is located in an alcove or otherwise confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearances shall be provided as shown in Fig. 4(d) and (e) (see diagram). (Comment: Wheelchair lifts are typically considered to be alcoves. According to Fig. 4 (e), the minimum inside platform dimensions for a wheelchair lift with its gates on opposite ends (so that the user has a straight approach to the lift) are 36 inches x 48 inches.) all the work we're planning at this stage is work that i identified prior to that inspection simply by reading the codes. i also proposed buying a used wheelchair lift on CL that would suit our application, and volunteered to install it myself this week if someone else could fetch it. if you prefer to hack out all the details like used car batteries, ballscrews, bearings, power electronics, mechanical gate actuators, safety nut, controls, etc in a way that will function reliably for the next few years without maintenance, and you're willing to research and perform all that work on the relevant timeline, that would certainly help advance things along that front. I have not researched any electrical characteristics other than total current demand from the mains so you'd have to take the lead on those details. For my part, I have only had a limited amount of bandwidth to work on this and am doing the best I can to meet our commitment to accessibility. If anyone feels I am taking the wrong approach and wants to do things differently I would be ecstatic to step back and focus on other things. cheers, hol On 2014-09-03 12:41, Jake wrote: i look forward to finding out the regulations on size, load, battery capacity, etc. because those are numbers we can work with. If the van lift on craigs list (and there are many of them) fits those requirements, i don't see the problem. As for battery capacity, a single car battery can surely serve to evacuate a meeting of 30 electric-wheelchair using visitors in a power failure with no p roblem, especially since it would only need power to lift the empty platform up to receive the next chair. Lowering doesn't take any power at all (except for a tiny solenoid which releases pressure when you press the DOWN button), and if not, batteries are really easy to buy more of! It sounds like you're advocating against trying to do it ourselves without even having looked at the list of requirements we are supposed to meet. Even if it weren't for the thousands of dollars difference, I still think we should at least consider "hacking something together ourselves" -jake On Wed, 3 Sep 2014, Patrik D'haeseleer wrote: I definitely think we need to consult with the guy who came to do the ADA inspection before we decide on a creative solution like converting a van lift. It's entirely likely that wheelchair lifts for vans follow different regulations with respect to size, load, battery capacity, etc. Considering that this is one of the few expenses where our landlord will be pitching in 50%, I'd still say we should go with the professional $8K option and get it done right, rather than hacking something together ourselves. Patrik On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM, Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> wrote: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4648013065.html yes it's for a van. but if the dimensions are acceptible then it's a solution. i talked with a lift shop today and I was told that getting a lift certified by the state is a nighmare lasting months and costing millions of dollars, involving load-testing and battery backup etc. the "cheap" way of installing a "residential" lift like the ones mentioned before would "only" cost about $2500 if we get the one I linked above, we power it with batteries anyway (it's made for a van) and that way, in a power failure it will still work. That's one of the requirements we need to have anyway. So I vote we go that direction. Of course there is the accessibility professional we contacted before, and we can ask them about this plan, but assuming the hardware meets our needs for dimensions and load-bearing I think it's a good solution. I am willing to help with the adaptation and wiring, etc. -jake _______________________________________________ sudo-discuss mailing list sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss _______________________________________________ sudo-discuss mailing list sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss

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my friend left his work lamp in basement

by johanna faust

he was helping us go through all -- and i mean ALL - of the books that were slated to be taken out behind the proverbial chemical shed today. it is one of those light bulbs in a cage that plugs in stylee work lamps. was left plugged in over where all the boxes of books were. please do not hack or eat or misplace it! i or st will be back by to get it --- or he will, if tis kewl -- *Be seeing you.*

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wheelchair lift on craigslist $250

by Jake

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4648013065.html yes it's for a van. but if the dimensions are acceptible then it's a solution. i talked with a lift shop today and I was told that getting a lift certified by the state is a nighmare lasting months and costing millions of dollars, involving load-testing and battery backup etc. the "cheap" way of installing a "residential" lift like the ones mentioned before would "only" cost about $2500 if we get the one I linked above, we power it with batteries anyway (it's made for a van) and that way, in a power failure it will still work. That's one of the requirements we need to have anyway. So I vote we go that direction. Of course there is the accessibility professional we contacted before, and we can ask them about this plan, but assuming the hardware meets our needs for dimensions and load-bearing I think it's a good solution. I am willing to help with the adaptation and wiring, etc. -jake

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Basement dwellers, your shit is being put out in the street 12noon.

by David Keenan

Hi, Lots of furniture, stereo, clothes, glassess, bookshelves, are going to be put into the street at noon. If these are your personal belongings, please come get them by then. This is not the first time that someone tried to basically move into the space in the last two months, and I feel I have no choice but to now be a total fucking hardass. Whomever it is, I hope you can understand that there is a zero tolerance policy to literally turning common space into someone's personal bedroom/living room, etc. I realize you may have just been trying to make a chill hangout space or something. However there were just far too many personal belongings in there. I have a pretty good idea who it is and they have been warned against this multiple times so its really sad. The offices in the basement are for having a meetup, class, working session or possibly for renting out. They are not someone's home. NO ONE CAN LIVE HERE. No one can store lots and lots of personal effects here. The blue couch and the sudo coffee table had also been moved from the common area into the adjoining room. They have been moved back. Now my back hurts. David

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Spark needs your help!

by Shireen Javandel

* We need 100 more mentors in September or we will not be able to work with the students who need our help the most!Become a Spark Mentor and change the life of a Bay Area student, all from the comfort of your own office! Spark is an award-winning program that gives you the opportunity to mentor a middle school student who shares your professional or personal interests. You’ll meet at your workplace after school once a week for 8 weeks. In that time, you’ll teach them about what you do, inspire their curiosity, and help them fulfill their dreams. Passion and commitment are required; experience is not! We train you, and our experienced staff is available to support you every step of the way! Find out more and apply to be a Spark mentor here <http://www.sparkprogram.org/index.php/get_involved/volunteer>. * Shireen Javandel Oakland Program Manager Spark San Francisco Bay Area *Spark has temporarily relocated--New permanent address coming soon! * Visit: The Port, 101 Broadway, Suite 309, Oakland, CA 94607 Mail: 251 Rhode Island Street, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA 94103 Office: 415.626.5470 x111 Cell: 510.435.2309 *You have what it takes to change a student's life. Become a Spark Mentor! <http://www.sparkprogram.org/index.php/get_involved/volunteer>* sparkprogram.org | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/SparkYouthProgram> | Twitter <http://twitter.com/SparkProgram> | LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/company/spark_2> | YouTube <http://www.youtube.com/user/SparkProgram>

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Very important Omni proposals for wheelchair accessibility!

by yar

It would be very good if we could consent on this at Thursday's Omni meeting, so that work can begin. Please discuss among all groups ASAP. Thanks!! === front door === * Proposal: replace the NE front door with an ADA-accessible door ** Install a single 36" door with adjacent smaller side door or barrier. ** Est cost: $500 === chairlift to ballroom === * Proposal: replace the western staircase from La Commune to the ballroom with a chairlift. This would involve knocking down part of the wall. This is what our CASp inspector recommended and is required for public access to the ballroom. ** Option 1: ~$8000 for a fully-certified, professionally installed new commercial lift including all permitting. ** Option 2: Failing the passage of option 1, that we authorize up to $3500 for a used chairlift. Note most used chairlifts are from houses and certified only for residential, not commercial, and therefore a used lift may not be technically to ADA code. A UPS (uninterruptable power supply) may need to be acquired to power a residential lift in the case of a power outage (as per ADA code for commercial spaces.) === bathroom === * Proposal: make cafe bathroom accessible, single-stall, single-occupancy. ** requires knocking down inner stalls, installing grab bars, moving the sink, fitting a wider door ** Est cost: $500-$1000. Note: The landlords will be obligated to pay for 50% of these costs in the form of a rent credit.

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Could someone please open the Omni's door on Tuesday 4PM?

by somebody＠riseup.net

Hello All, Could someone please let a small group of comrades come in on Tue at 4pm? They would like to use some space (basement or ballroom or where) to run a meeting in preparation to the Solidarity Brunch that is scheduled for Sept. 14. They are aware that there is a Omni wide cleaning scheduled for 7pm. Initially I offered to be there for them, but 4pm is too early for me; that is why I am reaching to the list. Anyhow, please let me know if can, so I share with them who to ask for. Many thanks in advance, Daniel

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Fwd: Want to DiscoTech? Join Code for SF to get down to getting down Wednesday, Sept. 3rd

by Marina Kukso

Hey sudoers, There's a planning event this week for a San Francisco "DiscoTech." It's kind of like a technology fair where people can learn about and try different kinds of technology. I was thinking that some of you all might be interested in having a station and/or helping plan. 3D printing, wireless mesh, really any project can have a station. If you're interested in being a part of this, come by the planning meeting this Wed. 9/3 at Code for America in SF. Details below. - Marina ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Preston Rhea <preston(a)codeforamerica.org> Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 3:46 PM Subject: Want to DiscoTech? Join Code for SF to get down to getting down Wednesday, Sept. 3rd To: Eddie Tejeda <eddie(a)codeforamerica.org>, Spike OO <spike(a)openoakland.org>, Marina Kukso <marina.kukso(a)gmail.com>, Vicky Knox <vknoxsironi(a)gmail.com>, Camille Teicheira <camille(a)mapbox.com>, Jenny Ryan <tunabananas(a)gmail.com>, Dan Hastings <DHastings(a)yearup.org>, April Glaser <april(a)eff.org>, Erin Halasz <erin.halasz(a)gmail.com>, Emi Kane <kane.emi(a)gmail.com>, Jack Aponte < jack(a)palantetech.coop>, Bex Hurwitz <bex(a)rad.cat> Cc: Andrew Hyder <andrewh(a)codeforamerica.org>, Maya Wagoner < mayawagon(a)gmail.com>, Jesse Biroscak <jesse.biroscak(a)gmail.com>, Laura Paajanen <laura.paajanen(a)gmail.com>, Greg Bloom <greg.bloom(a)gmail.com> Hello! Code for San Francisco and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts want to DiscoTech with you! *Join with other community-focused creative folks to explore holding a Discovering Technology Fair (DiscoTech)*. We'll gather at the Code for San Francisco hack night on Wednesday, September 3rd at the Code for America offices on 9th and Natoma <http://www.meetup.com/Code-for-San-Francisco-Civic-Hack-Night/events/199215…> . DiscoTechs <https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/2014/02/27/discotech-model-spreads-worldwi…> are events that feature interactive, multimedia workshops designed to demystify, engage and inform the community about issues of Internet use and ownership, providing the tools allowing communication to be more easily recognized as a fundamental human right. You can find some more context and notes from discussions with previous DiscoTech organizers here <https://docs.google.com/a/codeforamerica.org/document/d/1f4cA8_MxK4xE6guOsy…>, including notes from a DiscoTech held in SF back in March. Check out this summary: About DiscoTech A DiscoTech is a community-based, community-organized, multimedia workshop and fair. At a DiscoTech, participants learn more about the impacts and possibilities of technology, and take part in fun, interactive and media-based workshops. DiscoTech workshops are designed to demystify technology and create a space where we can inform and engage our community [...] A DiscoTech utilizes the unique skills and expertise within each community, and morphs to adapt to changing needs. - See this "How To Discotech" Zine <http://detroitprojectarchive.com/client/DDJC_amc2012.pdf.zip> - Photoset from DiscoTech at MOCAD in Detroit <https://secure.flickr.com/photos/prestonrhea/sets/72157629470601132/>, April 2012 - A Mother Cyborg DJ mix <https://soundcloud.com/mother-cyborg/spectrums-of-my-house-lovers?in=mother…>, such as might be heard at a DiscoTech - A 1:30 video about the MOCAD DiscoTech <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuzHaAnNetQ>, April 2012 Code for America founder Jennifer Pahlka will open the hack night as the featured speaker. We will break to discuss DiscoTech a little after 7:00. Please share with anyone you think is interested to join! Hope to see you there, -- Preston Rhea Brigade Program Coordinator Code for America +1-202-570-9770 @prestonrhea

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event proposal

by refugia

I'm looking to organize a farm hack event in February. Would sudo want to host it? It would be full day event, probably on a Saturday with 30-60 people. Farmhacks are are always free to attend but I would like to support the space financially. I'm thinking that it would be part hackathon and part hands on skill share with various presentations and discussions throughout the day. http://farmhack.net/tools Saludos, Patrick What are the core elements of the FarmHack culture? Biology before steel and diesel, software before hardware – is there a way to approach this problem by using biological systems that add to soil health – such as cultural practices like cover cropping, mulching, crop or animal rotations etc, is there an approach that eliminates hardware through greater systems understanding? Holistic approach – does this tool make me enjoy working with it as much as getting the job done faster? Designed to empower owner of tool to use, modify and improve – different from industrial tools which user does not own in the sense that there are aspects of the tool that are inaccessible to the user. If you can not modify a tool you do not really own it, but are just borrowing it from the system that created it. Designed for transparent function – functional components are clearly laid out and purpose is clear. Modularity – functions can be removed and replaced without reengineering entire tool. Tool function can be changed by adding or subtracting parts. Adaptability- tools can be used for many functions and can be changed to new functions easily. Design for Disassembly – modularity/if welded easy access to joint for cut/ no hidden bolts/ exposed bearings/belts/ Belt and chain tensioners have enough play to enable easy removal Universal couplers/fastener spacing – use of standard quick connects for electronics/hydraulics/air lines/power take offs Design with replicability in mind -- Could this part be recreated in a farm shop in a small town – Use of common dimension materials. for example design for welded and machined parts rather than castings Use of “off the shelf” or commonly available components, or components that are or can be re-purposed – can a more easily sourced part do the job as well?

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Basement dwellers, your shit is being put out in the street 12noon.

by David Keenan

I just got a call from Sally's friend Branden who helped her i think move all that stuff in there last night at like 3am or whenever it was. Sally has done some nice things for Omni but she has also been warned against moving into rooms and/or sleeping here several times. A room of hers has been cleared out at least once before. Branden says he will come tomorrow morning at 10am to remove it. Since Sally is a Sudo member the remaining items will be put into Sudo room, for Sudo to deal with as they see fit, liase with Slly / Branden etc. If it reappears anywhere else in the Omni it will be tossed. Sorry for being like this but we cant have this and a line has got to be drawn. These are not common items, these are all personal items, and quite a lot of them. This matter was brought to my attention by someone else who was not happy about it. I cant tell you how stressful it is to many members of the collective to see common space appropriated in this way. The next time piles and piles of random personal belongings appear they will be tossed. Also all unclaimed sleeping bags squirrelled away in common space will also be immediately trashed. It really sucks that housing and a place to put one's personal effects is so scarce in our fucked up world, but that may be the one thing that we cannot provide to the community and its very important that there be no exceptions. David On Monday, September 1, 2014, Stephen Novotny <snovotnyjr(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I don't know the specifics of this situation, but can we at least talk to > this individual and explicitly ask them to remove their stuff and to > refrain from doing this again rather than putting it out on the street? I > understand how ridiculous it is that someone is using common space to sore > their personal belongings and claiming their own chill out room, but I just > don't think we need to be as extreme as to "put them out on the street." > > Maybe I'm not aware of the extent of the situation, but I just want to be > sure we approach this from a place of care and understanding. > On Sep 1, 2014 11:01 AM, "D. Scott Nanos" <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','scott.nanos(a)gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> i have to be at omni at 1pm, but will try to come early to help moving >> this stuff out >> >> xo >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 10:53 AM, David Keenan <dkeenan44(a)gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','dkeenan44(a)gmail.com');>> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Lots of furniture, stereo, clothes, glassess, bookshelves, are going to >>> be put into the street at noon. If these are your personal belongings, >>> please come get them by then. >>> >>> This is not the first time that someone tried to basically move into the >>> space in the last two months, and I feel I have no choice but to now be a >>> total fucking hardass. >>> >>> Whomever it is, I hope you can understand that there is a zero tolerance >>> policy to literally turning common space into someone's personal >>> bedroom/living room, etc. >>> >>> I realize you may have just been trying to make a chill hangout space or >>> something. However there were just far too many personal belongings in >>> there. I have a pretty good idea who it is and they have been warned >>> against this multiple times so its really sad. >>> >>> The offices in the basement are for having a meetup, class, working >>> session or possibly for renting out. They are not someone's home. NO ONE >>> CAN LIVE HERE. No one can store lots and lots of personal effects here. >>> >>> The blue couch and the sudo coffee table had also been moved from the >>> common area into the adjoining room. They have been moved back. >>> >>> Now my back hurts. >>> >>> David >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>

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BASEMENT BOOK MOVIN' PARTY WEDS 9/3 6PM @ OMNI!

by David Keenan

*Starting at 6PM Please show up for what we hope to be a large human chain moving the law books from the basement to a waiting truck upstairs*. This will go much faster with hella help! And yes - you can come and start early if you wanna! The next day, *Thursday AM we also need more volunteers* to follow the truck to the recycling center and help unload. Cere and Helen have volunteered so far. Who can help these kind souls, so we do not have to imagine them unloading those books by themselves..? Rock on! David

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Fwd: [omnilogistics] [Critical] Cannot pass new member Rise Above printing

by yar

On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 6:20 PM, Matthew Senate <mattsenate(a)gmail.com> wrote: > For meeting on Weds, an OMNI proposal for a tenant (non-member?): Hey everybody, I've invited Gabriela to visit the Sudo meeting on Wednesday! If you'd like to discuss her proposal and ask any questions, please arrive promptly at 7pm. Thanks. :) > Rise Above Graphics is a screen print shop run by myself and occasional > other helpers. We specialize in printing on fabric and clothing. We print > limited edition runs of artist designed t-shirts as well as doing custom > printing for a wide variety of customers. We also offer design services. > > I started the print operation in 2005 after much trial and error and self > teaching. What started out small has gained a lot of momentum and now Rise > Above has an excellent reputation and almost more work that we can sometimes > handle. We print for many local artists, bands, shops, schools, etc. and > offer discounts for non-profits. > > I've had a dream of joining efforts with others for a long time. When I was > ready to move into a public space I was fortunate enough to come across a > wonderful corner spot on Telegraph and decided to expand into an art gallery > as well. It was such a pleasure to spend 3 years there helping artists and > guest curators use the space for a wide variety of creativity and > expression. Rise Above and Smokeys Tangle developed the Temescal Art Hop and > maintained the Temescal First Fridays and I'm hoping we can both find a way > to resist being pushed out of the neighborhood and keep supporting the arts > in Temescal. > > Now that I am being evicted from my spot, for condo conversion I'm looking > to find a place where I can both focus on my print shop and also be part of > a community with a cross pollination of ideas, efforts and energy. > > To be honest I am concerned for the future of this neighborhood, which is > also my home. Instead of moving my shop elsewhere I'd much prefer to stay > and join the group effort to maintain conscious growth and resist rampant > commercialization and homogenization. > > My income comes from customers who pay for my design and print skills. It's > not the most lucrative business but it has been maintaining itself (and my > daughter and I) for the past several years. I can contribute to the Omni > financially in the form of rent. I can also offer my print services to the > community for cheap or barter. I also envison working with the other > artists/printers/curators/teachers etc. within the collective on > collaborations of making, learning, art events, etc. The possibilities > actually seem kind of infinite at this point! > > Looking forward to getting to know everyone more and talking more about all > this potential. > > Gabriela Laz

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awesome exit signs?

by johanna faust

do we still need them? the stupid flimsy ones are like 15-20 used (sometimes new) and i may be able to get 3 VINTAGE movie theatre style exit signs (electrical) for at that price or near it. comments? -- *Be seeing you.*

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A BAPS/Sudo co-present? 'transmedia' classes

by David Keenan

>From Joe, who lives around the corner and came to the Society of the Spectacle class and the potluck - He may not be able to make the 6pm BAPS meeting thu, but can make the next one - He offered to hold classes along the lines of below - Best, David ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joseph Matheny <me(a)josephmatheny.net> Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:40 AM Subject: Finally, we can connect via email To: DKeenan44(a)gmail.com Here's a few of my bonafides and a list of some other community classes i taught in Santa Barbara. Let me know if there's interest. Also, let me know if you need any help working on the space. I am fairly handy. http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-rise-of-the-arg-games-investig… http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/the-surprising-online-life-of-lege… *The community classes i taught in SB:* Transmedia and Multimedia Classes August Through December <https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog_posts/4497899-transmedia-and-multimed…> As some of you know we are working with TVSB/UCSB to offer late summer/fall/winter transmedia classes this year, and we have decided to expand our class offerings. Please pass this information on to anyone who you know that may want to participate in the summer/fall/winter classes. THIS IS A GREAT TOOL FOR ON-LINE EDUCATION AND ACTIVISM! *Benefits:* Participants will gain valuable skills that will add to their value in the job market Artist (entertainers, writers, storytellers, visual artists, videographers/cinematographers, bloggers, podcasters, et. al) will gain skills that will help them increase their reach and broaden their platform for storytelling. Communications people will gain new skills to help them broaden their message’s reach. *Classes* The following classes are available in *Santa Barbara, CA only* *Introduction to Web Communication* Eight four-hour classes – Saturdays, 1 – 5 pm. August 10, 17, 24, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5 (No class Labor Day Weekend). The introduction to web communication class is a hands on, comprehensive introduction to all the tools you’ll need to know to build a effective and scalable presence on the web. We’ll cover the foundation of web communication principles, the tools you’ll need to create and maintain a web presence that will have impact and reach, and some of the design principles you’ll need to expand and grow your presence. We’ll cover all of this in eight four hour classes, meeting each week at the SBTV studios. You’ll need a laptop computer (Mac, Windows or Linux ok). If you don’t have one, please make arrangements with TVSB to use one of their lab computers. Note, lab computers are limited. We will be taping this class for later release as a broadcast on SBTV and an archive on Archive.org. *Introduction to Podcasting* Eight four eight-hour classes – Saturdays, 1-5 pm. October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, December 7, 14 (No class Thanksgiving Weekend). Ever thought about having your own on-line radio show? You can! The Introduction to Podcasting class is a hands on, comprehensive introduction to everything you’ll need to know to create and distribute your own audio or video podcast show. We’ll cover all of this in eight 4 hour classes, meeting each week at the SBTV studios. You’ll need a laptop computer (Mac, Windows or Linux ok). If you don’t have one, please make arrangements with TVSB to use one of their lab computers. Note, lab computers are limited. We will be taping this class for later release as a broadcast on SBTV and an archive on Archive.org. *Other classes in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area* *Transmedia Design and Implementation* Eight 4-hour classes – Saturdays, 1 – 5 pm. (No class Labor Day Weekend). Transmedia: It’s all the buzz, it’s a word everyone is using, everyone has heard it, but do you really know what it means or how to create a working and effective transmedia story/alternate reality game? Now is your opportunity to learn!This summer, a pioneer in alternate reality gaming and transmedia,will be teaching intimate classes in Transmedia creation and implementation. His work has been the subject of a university level text book on the subject and Game(tm) magazine credited him in the May 2013 issue as the person who created the ARG/Transmedia story that left it’s mark indelibly on gaming and storytelling. *“…its DNA – the concept of telling a story across various platforms and new media- is evident in every alternate reality game that came after.”* – GAME(tm) May 2013 <http://jmatheny.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-rise-of-the-arg-games-investig…> In this special and one of a kind class you’ll learn the basics of ARG/Transmedia design, seeding, character development, tools and more. During the course of this 8 week intensive, the class will co-design an ARG/Transmedia story-game that will launch at the end of the semester, which you will receive credit for. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enlarge your storytelling platform, strengthen your media creation toolbox, meet potential new collaborators and have fun in the process! We’ll begin booking classes to begin in August through December that will be will be conducted in the following areas, subject to interest: Santa Barbara California, Los Angeles California, San Francisco Bay Area (California). Other areas for future classes: New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, San Diego, CA, Chicago, IL, Austin, TX and others in consideration. If you are interested in hosting or helping us host a class in your areas, please contact us <http://wildcardtm.com/contact/>. -- ----------------------- Joseph Mathenyme(a)josephmatheny.netwww.linkedin.com/in/josephmatheny/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Matheny {R}emnants- The inside scoop on the outside culture: http://flip.it/JxGQZg

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Re: [sudo-discuss] Electric Permit

by Whitney Lawrence

All, Having discussed the permit process at length with David and Hol, we came to the conclusion that coordinating our efforts makes the most sense. This will save permitting costs and not aggravate the inspector, who otherwise will need to plan a visit for every piece-wise permit. Electrical plans should be documented to all extent possible. This means drawings of what is to be removed and what will need to be installed. The drawings are not any consequence to the city nor inspector, however, they are very useful for in-house coordination and contractor bid process. The permit should be comprised of generalities that describe the minor changes to the existing electrical system. Furthermore, it should be for the *entire* building. Inspection is required prior to electrifying any new or modified circuits. The inspector will plan on coming one time to inspect everything, plugs need to be out of their boxes, jbox's exposed w/o the plate cover (but the cover needs to be present), new breakers should not be installed in sub-panels unless the entire panel is locked and tagged out (this means no one can accidentally turn on the supply breaker). Lastly, we need to have a licensed electrician preform the install. So go through your contacts. Lastly I think we should meet face to face to discuss how to move forward and to review the permit draft which needs to be prepared. I will be out of town this weekend but will be available via phone. This <http://www.oaklandparkfl.org/cityservices/forms/documents/ElectricalPermitA…> is the permit. Also you may find this <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fgw5himtlmemiXReP-fG6rP-I2RoXsSP_MA…>useful, the information is not exactly correct but please feel free to use it for reference- it is what we started with to get a handle of material cost and scope of Sudo's electrical needs. Whit 510-396-5510 On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 1:13 PM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote: > Steve I am forwarding this thread to Whitney who drafted our electrical > plans and has been spearheading the electrical effort, and can probably > give you a better answer on the exact permit timeline and costs. > > > > cheers > > > > > On 2014-08-29 11:24, Steve Orth wrote: > > I think that we're almost ready with our plans. Would getting them to you > by Tuesday afternoon work for you? > > On Friday, August 29, 2014, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote: > >> Hi Steve, >> >> >> >> We were planning to pull a permit for sudo room's electrical work which >> is fully planned out. There is some overhead of getting the permit and the >> inspection, which I believe is ~$160 which could be spread over the 2 >> projects. Throughout the building we are planning to address things >> specifically called out in the fire inspection, which will be covering >> junction boxes for the most part. How close are y'all to having a plan >> ready? >> >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> >> >> On 2014-08-29 10:56, Steve Orth wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> This is Steve from la Commune. I hear that Sudo was going to apply for >> some building (electrical) permits. La Commune is going to be doing the >> same. I was wondering what you all thought about the idea of us applying in >> the same bundle to possibly save cost? >> >> Im not even sure if this would save cost. But maybe it would? >> >> Hope you're both well. >> >> Thanks, >> Steve >> >>

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Re: [sudo-discuss] [omnilogistics] [Critical] Cannot pass new member Rise Above printing

by hol＠gaskill.com

from the email you forwarded: "I'm so excited to become a part of the Omni collective. In walking around the building I've identified an area I think will work well for my studio. It is the current utility room and kitchen adjacent to the cafe. Since the kitchen will be moved downstairs anyway I figure we can take down the non load bearing wall between those two spaces and make it an area big enough to house my printing press, heaters, tables and storage." there was another proposal on the table for La Commune to block the entire entry via the door we normally take to access sudo/ccl after 6pm, with the suggested alternative that we have access via the doors at the end of the hallway/kitchen onto 48th street. i don't think splitting access to a separate entryway after 6pm is the preferred alternative from hearing everyone's input, but if it were there would be a potential conflict between that idea and converting the area that is now the kitchen into a printshop. cheers On 2014-08-29 11:47, David Keenan wrote: > Sorry hol.. I know yr probably at work but - what'r ya askin about the hallway? > > I was just saying, in the detail drawing there is enough room for the press, but it doesn't seem to match what I measured in real life - I was hoping someone could go check real quick, and maybe measure the width of the kitchen-area hallway too. > > David > > On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 11:39 AM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote: > > so nothing in the hallway? > > On 2014-08-29 11:34, David Keenan wrote: > Patrik: > Since riseup limits attachment size I sent the perhaps-partially-deprecated floorplans for the NW corner and upstairs mezzanine as marked up by our architect for john (since he wanted to be able to approve far in advance.) > > Hol: Good point.. > > And now actually looking at the detail drawings I see it says 13'3" N-S in the 'ice room' (aka utility room, aka garbage room.) That would be enough room for Gabriela's press with no modification to walls. But. I feel like when we or Gabriela measured it in person (I can't remember who did so), it was definitely less (why I proposed the pony wall be moved back). > > Can someone actually go re-measure the width of this room, from 48th st side, to the hallway wall, so we know what it is? > > David > > On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 11:19 AM, <hol(a)gaskill.com> wrote: > > it would be good to see a drawing of the area being proposed since there seems to be some confusion > > On 2014-08-29 11:12, Patrik D'haeseleer wrote: > > On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 11:01 AM, David Keenan <dkeenan44(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > What should happen is our earlier-discussed (and approved by john, if we want to do it) floorplan of putting doors into the north sides of both the storage rooms to provide further means of egress from CCL. > > If there is a floorplan already approved with John, please share it - because I have not seen anything on paper, and I don't think that what you have in mind is the same as what I've been talking about! > > With this in mind, I think the NE room would be a better room for CCL's lab, if that is an option for you guys? It is a bigger room, and putting a doorway in the storage room closer to the hallway would allow essentially a straight shot through to the double-doors on 48th - Such access could be really useful for example to bring a scissor lift into Sudo/CCL so it does not have to make turns, as well. > > What I have been suggesting is to route the exit through the small room in between the two storage rooms. That would indeed be a straight shot, and would not affect either storage room. But we would need somebody to check whether the doorway width we can achieve there would be up to code. > > Patrik > > _______________________________________________ > sudo-discuss mailing list > sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org > https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss [1] Links: ------ [1] https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss

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Fwd: [omnilogistics] [Critical] Cannot pass new member Rise Above printing

by Matthew Senate

For meeting on Weds, an OMNI proposal for a tenant (non-member?): fwd'ing along ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rise Above Printing <info(a)riseaboveoakland.com> Date: Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 1:24 AM Subject: Re: [omnilogistics] [Critical] Cannot pass new member Rise Above printing To: omnilogistics(a)lists.riseup.net Hi Matt and Omni Collective, Hopefully this is going to the whole list, if not can you please forward. At the beginning of August I emailed my proposal to join the Omni with my responses to the collective joining questionnaire. I sent this to David Keenan and Niki who were my contact points at that time but I'm not sure if it got forwarded to the group, so I'm pasting it below. Please let me know what the next steps might be to answer the questions of the group or further the discussion of my tenancy and/or membership potential. It was great to be able to stay for the whole meeting tonight and I can tell you all are going about your processes in a careful and smart way. While my situation is time sensitive, I think it's important to give this decision the time it deserves. If you could let me know what to expect as far as the near future that'd be great. Thanks, Gabriela Rise Above Graphics is a screen print shop run by myself and occasional other helpers. We specialize in printing on fabric and clothing. We print limited edition runs of artist designed t-shirts as well as doing custom printing for a wide variety of customers. We also offer design services. I started the print operation in 2005 after much trial and error and self teaching. What started out small has gained a lot of momentum and now Rise Above has an excellent reputation and almost more work that we can sometimes handle. We print for many local artists, bands, shops, schools, etc. and offer discounts for non-profits. I've had a dream of joining efforts with others for a long time. When I was ready to move into a public space I was fortunate enough to come across a wonderful corner spot on Telegraph and decided to expand into an art gallery as well. It was such a pleasure to spend 3 years there helping artists and guest curators use the space for a wide variety of creativity and expression. Rise Above and Smokeys Tangle developed the Temescal Art Hop and maintained the Temescal First Fridays and I'm hoping we can both find a way to resist being pushed out of the neighborhood and keep supporting the arts in Temescal. Now that I am being evicted from my spot, for condo conversion I'm looking to find a place where I can both focus on my print shop and also be part of a community with a cross pollination of ideas, efforts and energy. To be honest I am concerned for the future of this neighborhood, which is also my home. Instead of moving my shop elsewhere I'd much prefer to stay and join the group effort to maintain conscious growth and resist rampant commercialization and homogenization. My income comes from customers who pay for my design and print skills. It's not the most lucrative business but it has been maintaining itself (and my daughter and I) for the past several years. I can contribute to the Omni financially in the form of rent. I can also offer my print services to the community for cheap or barter. I also envison working with the other artists/printers/curators/teachers etc. within the collective on collaborations of making, learning, art events, etc. The possibilities actually seem kind of infinite at this point! Looking forward to getting to know everyone more and talking more about all this potential. Gabriela Laz Rise Above Print Shop + Gallery www.riseaboveoakland.com On Aug 28, 2014, at 10:19 PM, Matthew Senate wrote: Hey all, I regret to bring this up just after what was largely a productive and important meeting. However, based on my conversations with sudo room members after the meeting was over, I need to require that my abstain for this vote must be changed to a block vote. Unfortunately, the sudo room has not previously consented to adding a new member collective. For a decision as serious as adding a new member, I hope the other members of The Omni Oakland Collective can respect this change of position, and the need to take time. I hear this strongly from our sudo community and I hope this resonates with you all. I wish I was more prepared and able to respond in a timely fashion during the meeting today, but regretfully, I was not and did not. You can see no such decision or approval to add Rise Above as a new member collective was made this past meeting: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2014-08-27 Nor on the 13th: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Notes_2014-08-13 The sudo room members were waiting for a more formal proposal answering the questions here: http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Join Is someone willing to contact Rise Above directly, ASAP? // Matt

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[OMNI] ADA Lift

by Jenny Ryan

Omni wants to spend $2700 on an ADA ramp into the ballroom, which will enable us to be legally and publicly open: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/4632534460.html Hol's volunteered to install it, is anyone available to pick it up? As a sudo room delegate, I'm going to vote yes to this on the grounds that accessibility is one of sudo's core values, and trust in Hol's knowledge and experience as he's done extensive research on making Omni ADA-compliant :) Just wanted to note this on the list and give space for folks to block if they've good reason. The funds would come from the Omni's bank account. Cheers, Jenny http://jennyryan.net http://thepyre.org http://thevirtualcampfire.org http://technomadic.tumblr.com `~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~` "Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories." -Laurie Anderson "Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it." -Hannah Arendt "To define is to kill. To suggest is to create." -Stéphane Mallarmé ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`

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