On Thursday, October 16, 2014, Scott Nanos <scott.nanos(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>> Crazy idea but I'm also a little worried that BAPS and commons
>> Wg don't have the labor power to handle all this commoning (pragmatically
>> speaking, in the form of scheduling and organizing)...
>>
>> What if Baps, backspace, and commons wg all teamed up on these common
>> spaces, granting *x* amount of privileged hours in specific areas for
>> collectives?
On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 8:18 AM, Sara Larsen <saralarsenyoga(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> However, I feel like your suggestion is exactly what I was trying to move
> forward with the BAPS backspace proposal that BAPS recently voted against
> moving forward with!
Is that what happened? I didn't go to every single meeting but my
understanding was that BAPS were still open to it but needed more time
to talk about it and make up their minds, and Backspace just doesn't
want to wait any longer. It seemed (from the outside) like this
urgency and time pressure for Backspace was the biggest reason why
things didn't work out that way.
It's not that I blame you. I can imagine how frustrating it is to try
to organize a bunch of skeptical bodyworkers to do their work at Omni,
this weird building full of construction debris, contentious politics,
dysfunctional processes and so on. Trying to create a wellness
collective at Omni at this time is an ambitious goal and I fully
recognize and respect all the emotional labor that I've seen you and
other Backspace folks put into it, Sara, and I want it to succeed too.
I think the new energy and people you guys bring in will be an
especially valuable thing for all of us and our communities.
I only hope that you can try not to blame the rest of us either for
the difficult situation. We've all been working very hard with what we
have. I feel like we're reaching at each other through a fog of fear,
uncertainty and doubt, trying to make high-stakes decisions that might
affect us all years into the future, when we only have a few months or
even weeks of experience being in some of our spaces and learning to
know and trust all the people.
There are so many rooms with different names. It's been 24 hours since
your proposal and it's taken us this long just to be sure exactly
which rooms you're talking about. There's confusion over what
commoning means (the commons wg only started meeting 2 weeks ago),
what scheduling will feel like (we're still developing the calendar
system), what the rooms will look and feel like, whether people will
clean up their messes like they say they will, and any number of
hypothetical scarcities and disasters that we have no idea if the
future might bring.
It's not your fault, it's not anybody else's fault either. I really
hope the confusion isn't interpreted as bad faith or a lack of
support. We all need to get better at that, of course, but also get
better at forgiving each others' mistakes, in the spirit of jubilee.
Sorry for the rant, but thanks for listening. <3
Counter Culture Labs is starting a weekly Biohacker Social, Tuesdays at
7pm.
We'll have some free pizza and beer, some fun projects to ogle, maybe even
some hardware to disassemble and/or fix - and of course, your fellow
biohackers to socialize and brainstorm with!
http://www.meetup.com/Counter-Culture-Labs/events/209528582/
See you there!
Patrik
On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Jenny Ryan <tunabananas(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>> Is Backspace interested in sole use of that room, or open to the current
>> proposal of it being a dedicated Kids Room as well?
On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:52 PM, yar <yardenack(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> You're thinking of a different room - we've been calling the former
> TIL office the "Kids Room." Backspace is talking about the other room
> across from that one, under the staircase, which has BAPS books in it
> now.
Sorry about this. Jenny was right, I was wrong. Looks like Backspace
does want STORAGE2, the former TIL office. I'm not sure if it's ADA
accessible, haven't been in there since June. This makes it sort of
ambiguous since at Sudoroom meeting discussion we assumed it was
STORAGE1. Will need more time to make sure we are all still ok with
this. Sorry again.
Also, to address other concerns in this thread, IMO a good software
setup will solve a *lot* of the issues around space sharing and
scheduling. If we make it easy to schedule events and easy to see
what's scheduled, that could go a very long way. Jenny and I are still
working on that new calendar system and plan to put some good hacking
hours into it in the next few days.
OK folks sorry for the late follow up, but I finally got a chance to
tinker with this some more and was able to serve up a website from the
raspberry pi using node.js, running of course on a battery rather than
solar panels as it was about midnight by that time. Big thanks to The
Doctor who recompiled node on his B+ over the better part of a day. I
recommend following this link and using this package if you want to set
node up on your RPi. Once I get a bit further along in terms of
functionality, I'll share my whole B+ image and power electronics
schematic for other people to use.
forwarded from the good doctor a few weeks ago:
>in a bit of a pickle here. trying to get node working on a
>raspberry pi B+ for a lightweight solar powered server. anyone
>accomplished this?
Yes, but not easily.
I followed the tutorial you linked to later in your post, but was
unable to get it to work reliably. What did work was compiling libv8
and node.js manually and building .deb packages, a process that took
most of a day on a RasPi model B. If you want to give the package a
try, here's the link to our public repo:
http://svn.virtadpt.net/byzantium/v0.5b/armel/node_0.10.18-1_armhf.deb
- --
The Doctor [412/724/301/703] [ZS]
Developer, Project Byzantium: http://project-byzantium.org/
Hi all,
While I was there to meet with Ben, matt S. and I saw our first roach in
the corridor kitchen.
The garbage area and kitchen must be kept super clean.. If an inspector
sees this = bad.
Up for consenso at next week's sudo meeting! Please share feedback,
suggestions, concerns et al - keep in mind that events sponsored by any
member-group in the Omni receive priority and that the fees are for for
unsponsored events.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Danny Spitzberg <stationaery(a)gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 10:31 PM
Subject: [omni-consensus] proposal for an Omni Rental Policy and Fee
Structure
To: "consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org" <consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org>
Hey all,
over the past week I drafted a rental policy and fee structure for Omni. It
puts our political vision and values up front.
You can see the 1-page doc here
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-7iXSl8oMmNRdeLFfUQ8uSy85FXUccMr09zfpGu…>
and below.
This is a two-part proposal because it introduces a loose rental fee
structure as well as a statement about how we prioritize events aligned
with our vision and values.
For context, this doc builds on shared experiences in booking events (with
Scott, on specific discussions about what Omni is all about prompted by an
event request addressed to Sudo Room from a venture capital firm, and after
researching rates and policies among a half-dozen local venues.
humbly submitted,
Danny
---------
Omni Rental Policy and Fee Structure
The Omni Oakland Commons (“the Omni”) is a collective space to share and
create.
Omni rents our ballroom, basement, and other common area for performances,
celebrations, and other events. Rental revenue funds go towards structural
and logistical improvements of the Omni Commons.
Our rental process and fee structure are intended to make our space
available and accessible to all of Oakland.
Rental Policy
Omni is a political project with clear vision and values. Our vision is an
equitable commoning of resources and meeting of human needs over private
interests or corporate profit. Our values include radical commoning of
space and resources, liberation of knowledge, and transformative justice.
We stand in solidarity with struggles against capitalism, racism,
transmisogyny, and other forms of violence.
As Omni is a commons, we dedicate the majority of the monthly calendar to
events that build our communities. For event rentals, we prioritize
requests from individuals/groups aligned with our vision and values, and we
reserve the right to decline requests from groups that oppose our vision
and values.
Omni considers all event inquiries and booking requests submitted. In
situations where a member group in Omni voices a concern about an event, we
work in good faith with individuals/groups making the booking request to
address any concerns in a mutually-satisfactory way before confirming
events.
Fee Structure
We offer competitive rates for various groups. The fee structure below is
provided as a summary. We evaluate the final fee for each event on a
case-by-case basis, depending on impact on the space.
$300–1,000 per 4 hour rental, Monday through Thursday
$400–1,200 per 4 hour rental, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Rental time includes setup and cleanup. Additional time adds a fee of
$75–200 per hour.
We are open to exploring custom arrangements for complex events.
Generally, Omni determines rental fees based on the principle “from each
according to their abilities, to each according to their needs.” Specific
factors we consider for each event fee include:
- attendance
- public benefit
- ability to pay and charitable/nonprofit status
- needs for setup, cleanup, and other assistance
- needs for audio/visual equipment, chairs, tables, etc.
- relationship with Omni and/or member groups
We require a 50% deposit three weeks prior to any event. Refund and other
terms are outlined in a separate facility use agreement document.
_______________________________________________
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consensus(a)lists.omnicommons.org
https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/consensus
On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Jenny Ryan <tunabananas(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Is Backspace interested in sole use of that room, or open to the current
> proposal of it being a dedicated Kids Room as well?
You're thinking of a different room - we've been calling the former
TIL office the "Kids Room." Backspace is talking about the other room
across from that one, under the staircase, which has BAPS books in it
now.
>From what I understand, they're proposing to have domain over the room
with the understanding that it would be unlocked and usable by other
groups whenever Backspace isn't using it. They want to do renovations
to make it clean and safe enough for bodywork sessions, and the
bodyworkers want to be able to have final say over the layout and
aesthetics of the room.
Arnass Lucassen needs his personal belongings, which DK had been working
on, but since he's stepping back from responsibilities could someone else
help out?? I thought Arnas might have been involved with Sudo somehow and
thought you might all possibly have some familiarity with this situation. I
personally cannot help out with this right now. Read below messages for
further details.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: 'DZ Brazil' via BayAreaPublicSchool-organizing <
bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 10:34 AM
Subject: [BAPS-Organizing] help with shipping via fedex
To: Bay Area Public School Organizing <
bayareapublicschool-organizing(a)googlegroups.com>
dear friends :
i have received the following email (below) from david keenan.
i am attempting to help take some workload off him, but i absolutely can
not do this right now.
i really dont know the right omni channels through which to shunt the
below, so i am sending this to the BAPS list in the hope that someone (not
niki!) can help with this.
the solution to david keenan's overwork is not my overwork, or niki's
overwork --
if anyone is able to help with this, i might be able to contribute some
help, but i absolutely cannot do it by myself.
please backchannel me if you can help with this --
love -- david
----- Forwarded Message -----
*From:* Kristin <kmcarthur(a)homeshipping.com>
*To:* David Keenan <dkeenan44(a)gmail.com>; DZ Brazil <dzbrazil(a)yahoo.com>
*Cc:* Arnas Lucassen <arnas.lucassen(a)gmx.de>
*Sent:* Thursday, October 9, 2014 2:02 PM
*Subject:* Re: HS105548 OCEAN SHIPMENT TO HANNOVER, GERMANY
Good afternoon,
The location listed below (as long as they accept FedEx Ground shipments)
that location will be okay for drop off these pieces.
Thank you,
kristin
On 10/9/2014 11:05 AM, David Keenan wrote:
Kristin / Arnas -
At this late point and due to the large pickup timeframe (8am-6pm), I feel
it is probably better if we just drop off the cargo at a FedEx location. I
assume the following location would work?:
FedEx - 5895 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA (510) 594-9800
David B. -
Thanx for being willing to take on some of my task workload at Omni - if
you are agreeable, I was hoping you might be willing to take on this small
task of coordinating with Kristin and Arnas (copied above) to make sure his
stuff is picked up from the ballroom (or ticket booth room if the boxes is
back inside after drywalling it)?
This is at this point a pressing matter I cannot attend to right now do
due to taking some time off -- Arnas does need his belongings, and they are
long overdue to be shipped.
Arnas' boxes were not picked up originally for two reasons:
- They all needed to be re-taped with packing tape (they were originally
taped with duct tape, which apparently was not allowed.). This has been
done.
- There were two large (but light) chairs and cushions that *still needed
to be packed*.
I personally spent an afternoon going to 7 different stores attempting to
find shipping boxes large enough to accommodate the chairs. Boxes this
large are apparently not sold at moving places, and the appliance / grocery
stores with large boxes would not give them to me - they get crushed /
compressed at 5am before the store is open and I could not get them to set
any aside.
Therefore, I set a volunteer looking for something to do, towards
fabricating shipping boxes for these chairs - and indeed there are two
large boxes fabricated, in the ballroom.
These 2x large boxes need the following:
- 1 chair & 1 associated cushion put in each box
- Packed with shipping peanuts or similar cushioning material to reduce
movement inside the box
- These 2 boxes particularly should be *entirely enclosed in packing tape
(all external surface areas)* - they will be put on a container ship, so
this needs to be solid.
- Remaining 2 shipping labels printed out and affixed & instructions re:
labelling followed (pasted in below).
I bought more packing tape for the boxes for this purpose into the
ballroom by the boxes, but I am not sure where that tape is at this time,
since I am not there.
Anyhow David, if you can please finish packing these boxes, and get them
over to FedEx?
Relevant contact infos:
Arnas:
arnas.lucassen(a)gmx.de
Kristin McArthur
Operations Dept
Dispatch Team
Universal Express
www.homeshipping.com
14930 S. Figueroa St.
Gardena, Ca 90248
310-243-2900 ext 110
fax 310-243-2905
Attached are:
- the shipping labels. Most have been already affixed, again it is just the
two boxes for the chairs that still need to be printed out and affixed
- Instructions regarding the labels - please read through (below)
A million thanks,
David
--
Dear Customer, (please read all the instructions very carefully)
Terms and conditions: http://www.homeshipping.com/legal/terms.asp
1- Please find attached the FedEx Labels pertaining to your shipment.
FROM YOUR HOME TO OUR CUSTOMS WAREHOUSE
2- Please print the labels (you are receiving one label per box) and
Secure labels extremely well on the side of the box.
USE CLEAR PACKING TAPE TO SECURE THE LABELS (IF YOU HAVE TO WRAP THE
TAPE AROUND EACH BOX/BAG COMPLETELY)
3- *If label is peals off,* *your **shipment may be be subject to loss.*
4- To avoid that, please affix *two* (of the same label) on each box;
5- Place a copy of the label inside the box
PLEASE WRITE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA ON EVERY BOX/BAG
6- *With a black marker write down the tracking number on box.*
7- The tracking number is located (under the bar code) on the box.
8- No need to write the number inside the ( ) on the FedEx label.
*If you are shipping DUFFEL BAGS/LUGGAGE PLEASE USE LUGGA**GE TAGS and
THEY ARE FILLED OUT WITH YOUR INFORMATION*
9- Make sure the boxes or luggage are well packed.
10- We suggest that you wrap every box or luggage with plastic wrap
(Home depot or packing places)
11- Load heavy items at the bottom, and light items on top.
12- *For boxes, make sure you tape the Middle of the box and tape all
twelve edges of each box.*
13- Prepare the labels prior to the appointment time.
14- Drivers are not allowed to go inside your home. Prepare boxes
outside your door.
15- Do not over pack. Your boxes will endure a very long trip.
16- Tens of people will handle your boxes and luggage before you
receive it again.
17- If the box is too heavy and you cannot carry it, it will
jeopardize the safety of the box.
18 - Make sure that your boxes do leave your house before they are
well packed and protected.
19- No one cares about your items more than you.
20- Understand your Destination charges. All shipments traveling
overseas are expected to pay Local Terminal Charges as follows:
- Destination Terminal Handling Charges for ocean freight shipment LCL
is estimated between $175-$350 in local currency
- Destination Terminal Handling Charges for Air freight shipment that
is: estimated between $75-$100 in local currency
When vessels and air crafts arrive, local customs send the trucks to
retrieve the cargo, dismantle it and keep
it a safe warehouse until customs has cleared. That service is called
(Terminal Handling Charge). This is a local charge that is paid in
local currency. We do not see it or profit from it. It is based on
the feedback of our clients who shipped with us since 1995.
On Thu, Oct 9, 2014 at 10:01 AM, Kristin <kmcarthur(a)homeshipping.com> wrote:
Good morning,
Our records indicate that FedEx labels were provide to you for a pick up of
18 pieces and according to FedEx these pieces have not yet been
picked up. Please advise if you need this pick up reschedule and what day
you prefer Monday- Friday, or would you like us to provide you with
a local FedEx location so that you can drop off the cargo.
Thank you,
Kristin
-------- Original Message -------- Subject: HS105548 OCEAN SHIPMENT TO
HANNOVER, GERMANY Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:19:53 -0700 From: Kristin
<kmcarthur(a)homeshipping.com> <kmcarthur(a)homeshipping.com> To:
dkeenan44(a)gmail.com, Arnas Lucassen <arnas.lucassen(a)gmx.de>
<arnas.lucassen(a)gmx.de>
Good morning,
Our records indicate that FedEx labels were provide to you for a pick up
of 18 pieces and according to FedEx these pieces have not yet been
picked up. Please
advise if you need this pick up reschedule and when you what day Monday-
Friday you prefer.
Thank you
--
Kristin McArthur
Operations Dept
Dispatch Team
Universal Expresswww.homeshipping.com
14930 S. Figueroa St.
Gardena, Ca 90248310-243-2900 ext 110
fax 310-243-2905
--
Kristin McArthur
Operations Dept
Dispatch Team
Universal Expresswww.homeshipping.com
14930 S. Figueroa St.
Gardena, Ca 90248310-243-2900 ext 110
fax 310-243-2905
I disagree. Sudoroom is not "open to the public" it's a membership
organization and members can invite guests. So we can watch whatever we
want together.
jeez you guys, what would Aaron say?
-jake
On Oct. 15th April wrote:
Unfortunately, the best advice is not to hold a public screening of a
film without having a license to screen it. But let's talk about this
off-line. I'll be at Sudo tonight to get knighted as a member-friend.
On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Danny Spitzberg <stationaery(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Has anyone been on the roof yet to check for a sight-line to the Monkey
> Brains beam?
I tried to go up there but the ladder is missing.
David Keenan says there's a condo in the way.
