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Perils for Pedestrians

Submitted by John Z Wetmore on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 5:24pm
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--We travel to Omaha, Nebraska, to learn about the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program of the National Park Service.

--We visit Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, IN, where walking and bicycling can get you into the park even when the parking lots are full.

--The Toni Morrison Interchange in New Orleans, Louisiana, is not pedestrian-friendly.

--Cars parked on the sidewalk by inconsiderate drivers are a problem in a Pittsburgh neighborhood.

--We learn about Google Maps for bicycling.

Media Edge

Submitted by Cliff Garibay on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 10:10pm
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Episode #399 of “Media Edge” (initial airing on cable TV during week of December 29 - January 4) includes:

"A Buffalo's Trail of Tears" (6 minutes)

A short video about the annual hazing of the last wild and free buffalo, by the Buffalo Field Campaign.

"The Angola 3: Black Panthers and the Last Slave Plantation" (1 hour, 48 minutes)

Media Edge

Submitted by Cliff Garibay on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 10:06pm
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"Health Care as a Human Right in Occupied Palestine"

At an event in Sacramento on October 30, Dr. Ruchama Marton, founder of Physicians for Human Rights-Israel and 2010 winner of the Right Livelihood Award, and Dr. Allam Jarrar of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society described the current state of health care in the West Bank. They also discussed the challenges in providing comprehensive health services in light of the military occupation. The event was sponsored by PSR/Sacramento and Jewish Voice for Peace/Sacramento, and endorsed by Sacramento Area Peace Action.

Breaking the Silence of Racism

Submitted by Jeff Shaw on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 12:10pm
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On Saturday December 1, the City of Davis Human Relations Commission will sponsor an event entitled, “Breaking the Silence of Racism,”  which will take place from 1pm to 3pm in Community Chambers, 23 Russell Blvd.

Community members are invited to share their recent experiences and thoughts regarding racist incidents in the Davis community and ask questions of a panel comprised of local leaders and officials.