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Last Month's Income & Expenses

by Omni Commons

4 years, 7 months

is it safe to share bank account numbers online?

by Jake

serious question, can we share the routing number and account number of the omni or sudoroom bank account publicly, to enable people to transfer money into the account? Or is this a security risk? I don't know much about banking and security (except that it's heavily encrusted with tradition dating back to the pre-computer days) so I figured i'd just put the question out there. We have people wanting to donate money to sudoroom (yes i have heard about bitcoin thank you) but they're turned … [View More]

4 years, 7 months

Fwd: Alameda Grant Opportunity for Artists with a business license

by Cere Davis

forwarding to potentially interested art nerds. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Paul Dresher <pauld=dresherensemble.org(a)vrmailer3.com> Date: Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 12:00 AM Subject: Alameda Grant Opportunity for Artists with a business license To: <ceremona(a)gmail.com> For self-employed visual artists, graphic designers, photographers, writers, musicians, actors and dancers View this email in your browser <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=… [View More]ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…> [image: Dresher logo blue.jpg] *A NEW OPPORTUNITY! * *The due date is very soon, November 30, 2020. * *The reason is that the commission was given the funds this week * *but the funds need to spent before the year end, * *so they have a quick turn around* *We hope it works for you!* *Financial Assistance for Self-employed Artists, * *and Small Art Businesses* *Small for-profit arts businesses can now apply * *to the Alameda County Cares Grant! * - Self-employed visual artists, graphic designers, photographers, writers, musicians, actors, and dancers *having a valid business license for the location they work from in Alameda County.* - For-profit small art businesses such as arts studios offering art-making, music, and dance lessons as well as art and music stores and other businesses in the creative industry. The <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…'%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-3> *Alameda County CARES Grants* <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…'%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-5> are now available to small businesses including arts businesses. The Alameda County CARES Grants <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…'%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-7> are in response to the economic, health and safety impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was authorized by the *Alameda County Board of Supervisors <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…'%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-9> *when it redirected $5 million in CARES Act funds for a small business grant program in response to the impacts of the pandemic. *East Bay Economic Development Alliance <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…'%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-11>* <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…'%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-13>was designated to administer and coordinate the program for Alameda County. The program prioritizes grants for small, local and emerging businesses within Alameda County to assist with the costs of business interruption caused by COVID-19. Grants are intended to assist small businesses with covering necessary costs due to the public health emergency, incurred between March 17, 2020 and December 30, 2020. Eligible businesses can receive a one-time grant of $5,000. *An online application due by Monday, November 30, 2020 at 11:30 PM*. For details, FAQ, and online application, please click *HERE <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…'%22%5D(?%3Curl%3E%5B%5E%7B%22%5D.+?)%5B%22%5D)&href_id_source=vr2-href-id-source-15>* ELIGIBILITY Below are the eligibility criteria for Alameda County CARES grants: - Businesses physically located in Alameda County *(excluding the unincorporated areas)* that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 - Must agree to follow State of California & Alameda County Public Health Department COVID-19 guidelines to maintain a safe workplace - Employ between 1 and 25 employees *(self-employed individuals are also eligible)* - Valid business license for the location - *Must upload a business IRS Form W-9* - Business has been negatively impacted by one of these measures: - Temporary closure of any length due to COVID-19; - Layoff of one or more staff due to COVID-19 USE OF FUNDS Funds from Alameda County CARES grants may only be used for *unreimbursed costs incurred from March 17, 2020 to December 30, 2020* for the following items: - Rent/lease/mortgage and utility payments for business facilities - Payroll (may not be used to meet the same Payrolls an organization is paying for with funds received from the Paycheck Protection Program, but may be used to meet Payrolls after the organization has depleted their Payroll Protection Program funds) (self-certify) - Operating Expenses such as supplies, materials, insurance, etc. - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), sanitation or health safety equipment - Reimbursement for digital technology equipment required to transition existing programs online. - Business adaptations to comply with or relating to new COVID-19 requirements needed for business operations or re-opening, such as interior and exterior reconfigurations including curb-side or storefront pick-up and delivery, partitions, temporary signage, outdoor seating (to encourage social distancing), and other required adaptations. Grantees shall keep all receipts or records in the event the County must request them. The County reserves the right to audit records associated with CARES grants. EXCLUSIONS Alameda County CARES grants excludes all chain businesses not headquartered in Alameda County, financial institutions, banks, lenders, landlords of residential or commercial businesses, publicly traded companies, and *non-profit entities*. Only one grant per business in each city will be authorized. <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…> Musical Traditions | Paul Dresher Ensemble Paul Dresher *Artistic Director** - *Dominique Pelletey *Executive Director * Board of Directors Mary K. Austin - Ting Cui - Paul Dresher - Ellen Hahn - Karin Hibma Mohammed Hill - Dean Suzuki - Tim Ware <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…> Forward to a Friend <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…> <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…> Click to edit Email Preferences <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/click?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…> or Unsubscribe <https://cts.vrmailer3.com/unsub?sk=ao5sB2JgRjBIwJVVTAO4F5D5Ji9Ppmo09Ify4gCg…> from this list. Musical Traditions | Paul Dresher Ensemble 55 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA 94102-3916 - USA Telephone: +1 (415) 558-9540 [image: TRACK] [image: TOWERDATA] [View Less]

4 years, 7 months

Oakland wifi

by Edwinsaurus

Hey Sudoites, You may already know about this, it seems like good news and another step forward for Oakland. https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/oakwifi All the best, eddy spinner, Project GRFT, CCL

4 years, 7 months

Pledge - Invoice 2242 from Omni Commons

by Omni Commons

Dear Sudo Room, Here's your invoice! We appreciate your prompt payment. Thank you for stewarding the commons. Love and solidarity, Omni Commons ---------------------------------- Invoice --------------------------------- 4799 Shattuck Ave Oakland, CA 94609 US https://omnicommons.org Invoice #: 2242 Date: 12/01/2020 Due Date: 12/25/2020 Terms: Net 25 Amount Due: $12,000.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill To: … [View More]

4 years, 7 months

Proposal: Forgive 50% of Omni rent debt from April - Oct

by Jenny Ryan

Dear sudoers, As of tomorrow, sudo room will officially be 3 months overdue for Omni rent ($6K), with an additional $2K due September 25th for October rent. I am transferring about $1K from our Paypal now, which will increase our total money-in-the-bank to approximately $2900, enough to pay off one month's back rent. I want to give a shoutout to all who've stepped up to donate more and/or sell some of our assets via eBay in recent months - Thank you for your support! And please send an … [View More]

4 years, 7 months

Anyone have a disaster radio board (v3 or v2) or complete unit?

by ken＠spaz.org

If anyone has a disaster radio board they'd like to lend me, I'd like to experiment with a long-haul LORA link from here (coastside) across the bay to Oakland. -ken

4 years, 7 months

how to speed up a video file and reduce its size?

by Jake

does anyone know the right ffmpeg or mencoder commands to speed up an MKV video file by 20X while reducing its file size accordingly? Bonus if it doesn't take twice the lifetime of the universe to do it thank you! -jake

4 years, 8 months

Last Month's Income & Expenses

by Omni Commons

4 years, 8 months

DS1204B oscilloscope for sale (20% of proceeds go to sudoroom)

by Jake

price is negotiable but the scope is basically brand new, and new ones are at least $1600 so reasonable offers only please. 20% of sale price goes directly to sudoroom https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/d/oakland-rigol-ds1204b-4ch-200mhz/721… please email me here if you don't want to be treated like a craigslister :) -jake

4 years, 8 months

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