The worst floods in more than three decades have devastated large regions of Australia. Thousands of citizens have lost their homes, belongings and longtime memories. Hundreds of Australians have lost their friend and relative forever.
The floods swept through 75% of Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Insurance claims have reached the AU$2 billion (US$2 billion) mark, only in Queensland. Artists, surfers, entrepreneurs and many world friends are … More
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Two North Bay business owners are so passionate about bicycles, they’re helping thousands of people in Africa take the ride of their lives.
Ken Martin and Matt Adams have received 15 to 20 used bicycles as donations each day. These bicycles are kept piled high in their San Rafael warehouse before being delivered to the other side of the globe.
Their warehouse belongs to the nine-store popular Bay Area chain called Mike’s Bikes that Martin and Adams own.
“When I first came to work for a bike shop, I had no idea I’d be going to Africa every year,†Adams said … Pictures & More
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Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) announces a call-to-action for the Action Sports community and friends everywhere with the rollout of their Shred the Love campaign.  Through events nationwide, both on-site and online, supporters can express their love of a healthy, active lifestyle just in time for Valentine’s Day and continue it all season long.
The schedule of on-site fundraising and outreach events includes:Â Â …Â More
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MOST PEOPLE who see him rolling along the roads and trails of Marin have no idea they’re in the presence of cycling royalty.
Otis Guy was there at the beginning, back in the days when Gary Fisher, Joe Breeze, Charlie Kelley and the rest of the renegades hauled their klunkers up Mount Tamalpais and hauled ass all the way down.
A fortunate few of those guys went on to become household names in the sport, while this Guy went on to become … More
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