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by William Myers

Hello SUDO Community, I have an update on the foreclosure, I have attached a letter from CAST, which also summarizes all of the updates. Basically Mulberry has told us: 1. X organization intends to pay off Mulberry Trusts’s loan to Omni Commons of approximately $873,973.00 2. Here is a $10,000 non-refundable deposit to show we are serious. 3. Attach a copy of Omni's Board Resolution noting the agreement between Omni and the organization paying off the loan. 4. If we do not hear from you by Tuesday, May 14th at 12pm, we will direct the foreclosure trustee to file the paperwork. CAST appears to be willing to work with us even if the foreclosure is filed. But we also have the option to comply with Mulberry's requirements and fundraise to purchase the building with funding from another source within the 1 week timeframe. We will likely be entertaining proposals from Peoples Programs and City In Motion at tomorrow's board meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions, or ideas or insights. Best William > I’m sorry for the delay on this. It turns out that the LOI should be submitted by CAST to Omni Commons. We will turn around and submit this for consideration by Omi Commons. I wanted to highlight a few things: - I believe we have till Sunday evening or early Monday morning to share a signed LOI for purchase to the Trust. This is to be accompanied by a $10,000 check. We then have 24 additional hours to submit the full payment to the Trust at which time the title is released to Omni Commons. - If this timing cannot be met, the foreclosure action will be undertaken and there is 90 days to pay down the loan. The clock would essentially start on Tuesday the 14th. CAST has the ability to pay $10,000 for the deposit but not the balance within 24 hours after that. Given this reality, we will let the Trust know of our plans to pursue an LOI with Omni Commons and the need for additional time to secure the balance of funds. This assumes that they advance to foreclose. - CAST would like to sign an LOI with Omni Commons as quickly as possible so we can pursue funding to meet the 90 day foreclosure window. We will not negotiate to assemble a partnership for purchase. We encourage Omni Commons to explore all options. - People’s Program and City In Motion have both expressed interest and have reached out to CAST. I will respond to both and encourage them to speak with Omni Commons directly. - We recommend that you determine, separate from CAST, if their offers are viable and you wish to sell the building to either of them. We don’t want to hold you up if you are able and prefer to resolve the matter immediately.

2 weeks

Trump Satire

by Ira Brightman

Hi All, I've written a Donald Trump satire, and would like to get it out into the public as quickly as possible for obvious reasons. It's an update of a previous version that I self-published on Amazon (KDP). Below are reviews from that book (it's been updated). I also included a copy of the cover. The work is ostensibly a briefing and guide book written for DJT by staff for when he becomes the president again in 2025. I've been a professional comedian and comedy-writer, but I'm a technical moron and can't figure out how to put this book up on a website, or on Substack. Since time is short, my plan is to offer it for free and ask for donations at the end. I would like to hire someone to get it up on an appropriate venue. If interested, contact me, I'll email you the entire book (about 80 pages) and we can discuss. Best, Ira Brightman Amazon Reviews: Top reviews from the United States Roberta Spike (Berkeley, CA) 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read <https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R7HPCM270AZ79/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw…> Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022 Good for a laugh - but unfortunately too true! Ira really gets it! Michael Singer (Boston, MA) 4.0 out of 5 stars Never too late <https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3TOSTSNEYPY4O/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rv…> Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021 This spoof of the Trump presidency is still a hysterical reminder of the danger that the former president posed, and that his surrogates are still out there. Though this book is very funny, it also points out that Trump really isn’t a laughing matter. Jennifer Sappington (Richmond, VA) 5.0 out of 5 stars Laughter really is the best medicine - thank you, Dr. Ira! <https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RYU9ZU9Y4CO7W/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw…> Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018 There’s a lot of Trump humor out there, but Ira’s stands out because it’s clever, and unique (the “Meet [insert dictator/world leader]” sections were my favorite), and just a delight to read. Also, if you don’t laugh at Ira’s “suggestions” to Trump for cabinet members, it’s probably because you’re unconscious or wearing Q-anon pajamas. [image: image.png]

2 weeks, 3 days

Memorial Day Monday - we're still hosting the women & nonbinary Monday hack night!

by Romy Mimi Ilano

https://www.meetup.com/sudoroom/events/301185976/?isFirstPublish=true Thanks Paige for stepping up! I accidentally deleted the first meetup posting, this is the new one. Share and pass around! *Romy Mimi Ilano* *romy.ilano(a)gmail.com <romy.ilano(a)gmail.com>*

2 weeks, 3 days

hacked emails/text messages from Sierk

by Jake Watters

On May 6th, Sierk's computer was hacked by someone in Omni Commons who accessed his computer when he left it unattended. They took over his Facebook account, replacing it with a "Dillinger - Public Enemy No1" logo and sent direct messages to me, and to another person at Omni who was hacked in the same way a few weeks earlier. They also took over Sierk's Google account including his telephone number, and created a Signal account with his number, and communicated to me from all those accounts claiming to be Sierk. I finally talked with Sierk in person (on May 7th) and confirmed that none of the accounts were in his control, and he had no way of getting back control of his Google account. Last night he asked me (in person) to tell people at the Omni that they should disregard messages appearing to come from him (including over SMS/text messaging), which are now asking for money. *Sierk says that people should ONLY trust in-person communications with him for the time being. *He can often be found at Omni, working on his computer upstairs. -Jake

2 weeks, 4 days

Cancelling next Monday's Memorial Day meetup for women and non binary

by Romy Ilano

I'm going to cancel next Monday's Memorial Day meetup for women and nonbinary folks at SudoRoom because... it's Memorial Day! Does anyone have any objections? I'll email the two people who joined on the meetup. https://www.meetup.com/sudoroom/events/300893905/ ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com

2 weeks, 5 days

Space Clean out?

by July Tenenbaum

Hello! Was hoping a day could get picked to do a major space clean out and Mop Removal? Would love to have the space to get the woodworking corner working and I’m sure there are valuable parts that we could set up an Ebay corner for that we just haven’t sorted through- I’d be happy to volunteer a few days for that! -July

2 weeks, 5 days

Women and nonbinary meetup tonight 5/20

by Romy Ilano

Thanks to Paige for hosting !!! https://x.com/sudoroom/status/1788644015619137570?s=46 Sent from my iPhone

2 weeks, 6 days

Break in at scraper bikes

by Juliana Tenenbaum

Hey all As you may know I also volunteer with scraper bikes. They recently had a break in and lost all their tools. Can I come by with a box and we could put together some tools for donation? Thank you! -July Sent from my iPhone

3 weeks

Fwd: sudo-discuss Digest, Vol 139, Issue 9

by Romy Ilano

Spencer, Sorry I missed this thread from a few weeks ago. I'm wondering if we can take this to a wiki (I get a digest of SudoDiscuss and it's not easy to thread these conversations!) ============================= Romy Ilano romy(a)snowyla.com Awesome, I would love to hear more about your japanese notecard approach. I'm an unabashed Obsidian + Anki user - and I think there are tools/scripts/plugings that can resurface content "just in time" -- but there is a danger of throwing everything in a digital file never to be seen again. How about a show and tell of current systems, would you be able to do a recording at Sudoroom and I will set one up at THS? For me it will have to be next month. Some other questions: - how do you begin to know what you don't know? How to create a syllabus for a new domain of knowledge - what is too deep and what is too shallow - mind mapping, skill trees etc - how to organize analog notes - how to do "analog search" - gamifying learning so that you actually want to review the things you studied - project based learning - how can you learn something new through a project, but not get frustrated that you don't know the thing you are trying to learn through the project... - sharing list of resources, hackerspace wikis etc ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <sudo-discuss-request(a)sudoroom.org> Date: Tue, May 7, 2024 at 1:07 PM Subject: sudo-discuss Digest, Vol 139, Issue 9 To: <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Send sudo-discuss mailing list submissions to sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to sudo-discuss-request(a)sudoroom.org You can reach the person managing the list at sudo-discuss-owner(a)sudoroom.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of sudo-discuss digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Foreclosure (Kent Leech) 2. Re: Need pictures of sudoroom in action! (Kent Leech) 3. Re: sudo-discuss Digest, Vol 139, Issue 7 (s maroukis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 09:47:08 -0700 From: Kent Leech <kent(a)kentleech.com> Subject: [sudo-discuss] Re: Foreclosure To: Jake <jake(a)spaz.org>, William Myers <williamrmyers(a)gmail.com> Cc: sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org Message-ID: <E25FA904.1958BE%kent(a)kentleech.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I also prefer Option 1. CAST- https://cast-sf.org/ -Kent ----- Kent Leech Illustration http://www.kentleech.com kent(a)kentleech.com +1 (510) 504-0634 -- -----Original Message----- From: Jake via sudo-discuss <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Reply-To: Jake <jake(a)spaz.org> Date: Thu, May 2, 2024 at 6:09 PM To: William Myers <williamrmyers(a)gmail.com> Cc: <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Subject: [sudo-discuss] Re: Foreclosure >That's great that we're working with CAST! > >Option #1 looks great, and state law already gives us 90 days after any >notice >of default is filed by our lender. Even if that formally happened last >week, >we still have plenty of time to keep the building with CAST. > >Regarding the other options 2 and 3: >Three months ago, Sudoroom discussed and formally voted not to move >forward with people's programs and nothing has changed since then. >If they want to try again, they'll have to propose it (along with >explaining >whatever has changed since last time) and then we can call a meeting to >talk >about it. I don't think Sudoroom will decide any differently than before. > >For context, the people wanting us to join with Peoples Programs have >pushed >really hard for that partnership but several collectives have given a >clear No >for an answer, and it's inappropriate that they keep trying to pressure us >into that relationship. Unfortunately they have a pattern of trying to >mobilize concern over timelines and the emergency of foreclosure to >pressure >us, along with other pressure tactics. > >Fortunately we should be able to easily move forward with just CAST! > >-jake > >On Thu, 2 May 2024, William Myers via sudo-discuss wrote: > >> Hello SUDOers, >> >> Tonight we are having our third meeting with CAST and we will be >>discussing >> moving forward on the 3 following plans. >> >> >> 1. Work with CAST. They will try to get an extension for 90 days from >> Mulberry, then CAST will use the time to fundraise to buy the building >> outright. Afterward we would be subject to more strict rules imposed >>by >> CAST about Zoning laws, maintenance, firecodes etc. >> >> >> 2. People program buys the building outright in the next 2 days and >>they >> run the ballroom, and manage the building. >> >> >> 3. A combination of 1 and 2, CAST buys the building and People >>Programs >> supply's the funds. We would be subject to the CAST’s rules as in 1 >>but >> would also provide people programs some ownership. >> >> I favor 1 as a sure thing, but will be considering all options, I would >> like to get feedback on how SUDO would vote to support these options. >>Feel >> free to reply to the thread, or reply to me directly. >> >> Best >> William >> >> On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 4:57 PM William Myers <williamrmyers(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hello SUDO, >>> >>> I'm sorry to announce that the Foreclosure is moving forward and will >>>have >>> ~ 90 days to come up with around 1 million dollars or the building can >>>be >>> sold. >>> >>> - We will keep the ball rolling with our conversations with CAST to >>> potentially come up with the needed funds >>> - We will of course be looking into any other funding options, ideas >>>are >>> always welcome >>> >>> >>> Best >>> William >>> >>> *Below is correspondence and some notes from our Lawyer: * >>> >>> >>> *Just wanted to let you know that the Mulberry Trust will be proceeding >>> with foreclosing on the property. A new trustee will be taking over the >>> work and proceed with the foreclosure. Mulberry Trust also wanted to >>>let >>> you know that they'll be adding a late fee of $283.90 to the principal >>> since Omni didn't make a payment for April. Once the foreclosure is >>>filed, >>> they won't be able to accept any further payments. It's truly >>>unfortunate >>> that this happened but the MT did not have any other choice given the >>> circumstances, and it does not look like there will be an assignment >>>of the >>> note to another individual or entity. * >>> >>> >>> >>> *Below is an email I sent you previously regarding the timeline and >>>Omni's >>> right to pay the debt even after foreclosure begins. Note that the >>>longer >>> you wait, the more legal incurred by lender Omni will have to pay. >>>Let me >>> know if there's any way I can help.* >>> >>> *----* >>> >>> *If they proceed as quickly as possible, they can schedule a* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *foreclosure sale no sooner than 90 days after the date on which >>> theyrecord a notice of default. Because the loan is a commercial loan, >>> itis on a fast timeline.1. They have to give you notice of recording >>>the >>> notice of default.After the notice of default is recorded, the lender >>>has >>> to mail, post,record and publish a notice of sale.Omni has a right to >>>pay >>> the debt up to 5 business days before theforeclosure sale date. (See >>>Civil >>> Code Section 2924c(e). The dateis extended in various ways if the >>> foreclosure sale doesn't happen.* >>> >>_______________________________________________ >sudo-discuss mailing list -- sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org >To unsubscribe send an email to sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org >More options at >https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 12:05:30 -0700 From: Kent Leech <kent(a)kentleech.com> Subject: [sudo-discuss] Re: Need pictures of sudoroom in action! To: Jake Watters <typeinthenumber(a)gmail.com>, SudoRoom <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Message-ID: <E25FA962.1958C4%kent(a)kentleech.com> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="B_3797928336_12686863" Have you scraped Sudo¹s instagram feed? I¹ll see what I can dig up on my phone and send it over. Peter Mui should have some good pics as well. Here¹s some key things Cere and I thought of that Sudo has brought to the community- Fixit clinic; empowering the right to repair Hacking synthesizers, electronic music Bicycle lighting party Women/Non-binary coding night Fixing/hacking scientific equipment Women who code Free laptops Solar power storage battery design Laser cutting projects Open lab for folks to create Free Access to electronic materials Incubator for a variety of art projects Repair for sound equipment used for events -Kent ----- Kent Leech Illustration http://www.kentleech.com kent(a)kentleech.com +1 (510) 504-0634 -- From: Jake Watters via sudo-discuss <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Reply-To: Jake Watters <typeinthenumber(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, May 6, 2024 at 11:20 PM To: SudoRoom <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Subject: [sudo-discuss] Need pictures of sudoroom in action! > We need pictures of sudoroom and the people in it doing cool stuff! We're > making a presentation for potential lenders who need to see how awesome > sudoroom is! > > Presently missing pictures of people hacking raw electronics, using the laser > cutter, and the wood shop and lathe! > > Try to upload links to pictures, rather than the pictures themselves, if you > have a Google photos link for example. Or if you only are able to email the > pictures, just email them to me not to the list! > _______________________________________________ sudo-discuss mailing list -- > sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org To unsubscribe send an email to > sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org More options at > https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/

3 weeks

Sudoroom meeting tonight

by Jake Watters

Let's have a sudoroom meeting tonight at 7pm Lots of stuff to talk about! Unfortunately our delegate William is not available but we can take notes

3 weeks, 4 days

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