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Elston Has a Speeding Problem — A Safe Bike Lane Can Help

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Elston Has a Speeding Problem — A Safe Bike Lane Can Help
While ideally a larger sample would be collected to gauge the extent of speeding, our measurements suggest there is a higher proportion of speeders on Elston than on other bike routes known for high speeds, like Marshall Boulevard and 55th Street …
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What the Hell Was Larry Agran Even Thinking Trying to Befriend a Vietnamese …
Or when San Jose City Councilwoman Madison Nguyen faced a recall campaign only because she favored the name "Saigon Business District" over "Little Saigon" for a chunk of San Jose? Has Agran even stepped inside of Little Saigon and seen the flags …
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The Crucibles Bike Program in a Race to Win $25,000 through State Farm Neighborhood Assist's Facebook Challenge

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Oakland, CA (PRWEB) April 05, 2013

The Crucible, West Oakland’s premier industrial arts and educational space, has been selected as one of 200 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist™ program. Chosen from over 3,000 submissions, The Crucible’s “Bikes for West Oakland” project is live on Facebook, with all Facebook users eligible to vote for the cause up to ten times a day. The forty causes that receive the most votes by April 22, 2013, will receive a $ 25,000 grant to implement their respective projects.

“Bikes for West Oakland” embodies the heart and soul of The Crucible’s community initiatives. Comprised of Bike Fix-A-Thons, the Earn-A-Bike Program, and Art Bike Frame Alteration classes, The Crucible’s Bike Program builds viable job skills, helps community members gain access to goods and services, bolsters health, and sparks creativity. The program impacts over 700 youth and 2,000 community members in the West Oakland area each year. A $ 25,000 grant from State Farm would enable The Crucible to purchase materials, compensate instructors (many of whom live in the neighborhood), and expand the program to serve even more Oakland residents.

To support The Crucible’s “Bikes for West Oakland” initiative, visit the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Facebook page, install the application, and click on the “Vote” button up to ten times in a row. The voting phase is open from April 4 – April 22 and winners will be announced on April 29.

State Farm Neighborhood Assist is a crowd-sourced, national philanthropic initiative that lets communities determine where grant funding is awarded, exclusively through Facebook. The initiative utilizes the State Farm Youth Advisory Board to vet submissions for causes and allows Facebook users who download the free State Farm Neighborhood Assist application to vote for the final 40 grant winners. The Crucible is one of only three causes in Oakland that are in the running to win $ 25,000, and Bikes for West Oakland is one of only three bicycle-related causes nationwide.







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Patrick Dempsey Joins The Peloton Project as Executive Producer; Actor to Executive Produce Documentary that Chronicles Cancer Journeys Through 2,500-Mile Bike Ride

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Lewiston, Maine (PRWEB) March 22, 2012

Actor Patrick Dempsey has signed on as Executive Producer of The Peloton Project, a documentary film that will follow the lives of nearly 40 cyclists as they prepare to take on this years Cancervive Peloton Project. The Cancervive Peloton Project, aimed at

ambassadorship of cancer survivors and awareness of their issues, is a 10-day bike ride that features a group of nearly 40 cyclists in pelotons of six, cycling relay style 24 hours a day. On October 2nd, the Peloton team will embark on a 2,500-mile journey from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Lewiston, Maine, where they will participate in the Dempsey Challenge, an annual

fundraising event for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing.

Woven throughout the teams journey across North America will be stories of cancer survivors, caregivers, and a young woman who has just been diagnosed. The Peloton Project Film will look closely at the people behind the cancer diagnoses to see what life is like for them before and after cancer and how they find strength to face the challenge ahead. The film will demonstrate the similarities in the journey of the cyclists and the journey of a cancer patient, all demonstrating a commitment to move forwardsometimes charging, sometimes crawling, but finding the strength to advance on the journey.

“I am very excited to be part of something that is so near to my heart: cancer support and cycling, said Dempsey. The Peloton Project will share a very important story with the world.”

Dempsey joins Director Ramsey Tripp, Owner of Trade-mark R Productions in Lewiston, Maine, and Producer, Laura Davis, Partner at Rinck Advertising in Auburn, Maine, as the team leading the charge for the film. Davis is a four-time cancer survivor and won the 2011 Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor award for her involvement in community outreach and for demonstrating a passion for helping others with cancer.

For more information about the Peloton Project, and to get involved and contribute, please visit the following link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trademarkr/the-peloton-project-film. To schedule an interview with the films Director and/or Producer, please contact Ramsey Tripp by phone at 207-756-4515 or email to rt@trademarkr.tv or contact Laura Davis by phone at 207-755-9470 or email to laura@rinckadvertising.com.

About The Peloton Project Film

The Cancervive Peloton Project is an annual 9-day bike excursion from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which features a group of 30 riders in pelotons of six, cycling relay style 24 hours a day. The event is aimed at ambassadorship of cancer survivors and awareness of their issues. In 2012, the riders are leaving from Wellspring Calgary and will cycle to Lewiston, Maine to participate in The Dempsey Challenge weekend October 13-14, 2012. The Peloton Project Film is a documentary that will follow the lives of the participating cyclists. Woven throughout the teams journey across North America will be stories of cancer survivors, caregivers, and a young woman who has just been diagnosed. The Peloton Project Film will look closely at the people behind the cancer diagnoses to see what life is like for them before and after cancer and how they find strength to face the challenge ahead. For more information, please visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trademarkr/the-peloton-project-film.

About The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing

Founded in March, 2008, The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing strives to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities impacted by cancer by providing free support, education, integrative medicine, outreach and prevention. The Dempsey Center is an integral part of Central Maine Medical Center’s Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as affiliated clinics in Rumford, Bridgton and Brunswick, Maine. Philanthropic sources and The Dempsey Challenge fundraising event allow the Dempsey Center to provide vital cancer support services at no charge. For more information, please visit http://www.dempseycenter.org.

About The Dempsey Challenge

The Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen is an annual run, walk and cycling fundraising event in Lewiston, Maine, which benefits The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. The two-day experience integrates the passion and support of those impacted by cancer with the hospitality of the community. The Dempsey Challenge provides a rewarding experience and unprecedented value to participants and partners. For more information, please visit http://www.dempseychallenge.org.

About The Cancervive Foundation of Alberta

The Cancervive Foundation of Alberta (Cancervive) is a non-profit organization established to raise awareness and support for Canadian Cancer Survivors and their families. Completely volunteer based, one hundred percent of all donated funds are directed to their benefactor and partner – the Wellspring network of cancer support centers. For more information, please visit http://www.cancervive.ca.

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