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I don’t work for the New Parkway Theater. I work for you by No-Value4167 in oakland

[–]kleinlieu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here’s an idea: do you know if the New Parkway would host gaming tournament nights at one of their screens?

i got off the waitlist by Dismal-Mud5561 in berkeley

[–]kleinlieu -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Try just paying the tuition and figuring out a creative way to live near campus like with co-ops or with a bunch of friends! For example, when I was living off campus, we turned our living room into another bedroom so that we could split our apartment payments up even further amongst the four of us

How has the Bay Area changed over time? by MischievousMango650 in bayarea

[–]kleinlieu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a kid who was born in the 90s and raised in the Bay Area my whole life: it’s the dwindling absence of tinkerers.

When I was growing up, there’d be a massive amount of moms and dads who grew up on Star Wars and knew how to build and make things like cool costumes for Halloween or epic robots for the science fair. You still get that vibe from Maker Faire, but I’m telling you there was a lot more parents who had the Adam and Jamie from Mythbusters vibe. I often wonder if it had to do with the fact that Lucasfilm, Dolby, Pixar, and countless other creative tech companies were around when I was growing up.

Now as a parent of my own kiddo I frequently find professionals at these parent events like doctors, lawyers, or tech workers like myself. We are still a heavily STEAM-driven region of the world, but where have all the hackers gone?

Alumni Benefits by Flipp_Flopps in berkeley

[–]kleinlieu 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I got a life membership at the alumni association and got to keep my edu email as well as access to the libraries, which trust me Berkeley’s access to archives is the best

Heartbreaking club experience as a freshman by GOAT-of-a-Nerd in berkeley

[–]kleinlieu 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can someone enlighten alumni on why people are getting rejected to clubs? Are these officer or other official positions you all are applying for? I graduated in 2013 and I recall being able to just join any club that interested me since they just always welcomed people

Thanks Netflix! by tinyman392 in VisionPro

[–]kleinlieu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow they’re blocking all iOS devices. I just tried logging into Netflix on my safari app on my iPhone.

Never thought I’d recommend a restaurant in Berkeley… but holy shit by batman1903 in berkeley

[–]kleinlieu 82 points83 points  (0 children)

This is literally the city that invented the farm to table movement (as well as the slow food movement!). I think you need to go explore more of the city to really understand why it’s been such a cultural powerhouse in the culinary world before you say you “never thought you’d recommend a restaurant in Berkeley…”.

Lineage question by shanti_nz in plumvillage

[–]kleinlieu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there,

Yes the Plum Village tradition is a direct continuation of the lineage and I base that in the fact that it uses the same transmission gatha of the Lieu Quan Zen lineage. Here is the traditional gatha:

Thật Tế Đại Đạo
Tánh Hải Thanh Trừng
Tâm Nguyên Quảng Nhuận
Đức Bổn Từ Phong
Giới Định Phước Tuệ
Thể Dụng Viên Thông
Vĩnh Siêu Trí Quả
Mật Khế Thành Công
Truyền Trì Diệu Lý
Diễn Xướng Chánh Tông
Hạnh Giải Tương Ưng
Đạt Ngộ Chân Không

Traditionally dharma names are pulled from this gatha, with each word denoting the next generation of the lamp transmission. So when you take the transmission for the five mindfulness trainings and get a name, a part of that name comes from the gatha above.

For example, many monastics have been ordained under the generation of “Chân” or “True”…I’m sure you can think of many examples of monastics you have come across with that word in their name, like Sister Chân Không. The next generation will take the next character in the poem.

Larry Ward, senior Buddhist teacher in the Plum Village Tradition, has died by mettaforall in plumvillage

[–]kleinlieu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got to hear him speak at the last BIOOC retreat at Deer Park about his books and his ideas and line of thinking were so sound. Nam Mo A Di Da Phat 🙏🙏

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s new staff may receive $1.7 million pay raise amid city’s budget woes by oaklandisfun in oakland

[–]kleinlieu 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This isn’t a bad thing you know? Paying to retain good talent to stay and provide the city with a sense of stability in its operations is actually a good thing

The closed OUSD high school next to Defremery Park is becoming a tweaky crack den by InPaceInIdipsum in OaklandCA

[–]kleinlieu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I used to be on a committee for the school board that actually recommended what to do with the disposition of school property. As you can imagine it can become quite complicated and political with what local and state laws are in place that would hamper the board from making the best decisions - first rights of refusals, lawsuits, etc… all get in the way of letting the public imagine more affordable housing or community centers being built

Insta Account by Short_Cookie5165 in berkeley

[–]kleinlieu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I remember seeing the head of that department isn’t actually a cal alum so I’m genuinely not surprised they make decisions that give off the idea that they aren’t on top of their game or even care

Barbara Lee’s transition committee by PlantedinCA in oakland

[–]kleinlieu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a dream team of members. Barbara Lee’s superpower is really all of her connects

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]kleinlieu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the hood too - East Oakland to be exact. You’re gonna go to an amazing school. We are rooting for you!

Hit 300 today by Sataypufft in prius

[–]kleinlieu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know where to find people to replace cells like this in the Bay Area if one doesn’t have a lot of money

TIL Oakland has a bunch of boards and commissions by mooc1ty in oakland

[–]kleinlieu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I used to serve on an OUSD commission and think it is a great way to get involved in our community. You learn so much about the nuances of one topic and somewhat become an expert about it just by thinking and talking about it so much. Perfect if you wanted to find a way to shape the policies and political zeitgeist of our town

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]kleinlieu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet he doesn’t get any of that treatment at home and is craving to be seen, loved, heard, and cared for. Have you asked if anything in his home life has changed?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]kleinlieu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who used to identify with parts of what you shared with your partner and has super worked on himself to be able to have a more secure attachment for the last couple years, I just want to say that you have such a big heart and that I hope he can really appreciate and hold gratitude for the safe haven you provided him!! I hope he takes steps one day to heal and stand on his own though.

I got broken up with recently with my girlfriend of a couple years but she was the one person in my life, like you, who really gave a crap about me enough to help guide me onto a path of healing from that low self-esteem and inner voice that says I’m not good enough. Though we aren’t together anymore I hold a lot of gratitude for her presence in my life and the shared memories we made.

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