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Keeping Kids Healthy With The Cholera Song

Jan 4, 2011

The other day, I was listening to the fabulous Gail McGovern (we like to call her “GMcG“) share details of some of the work we’ve been doing in Haiti.While there […]

Stormtroopers vs. Klingons: The Blood Drive!

Jan 4, 2011

On New Year’s Day (1.1.11), donors from across the Portland area literally shed blood over their allegiance in the ultimate intergalactic battle: Stormtroopers vs. Klingons! An incredible number of donors […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Climate Controlled Clothing

Jan 4, 2011

More fashion-forward prepare-aphernalia here… These light-weight clothes will help you weather the weather whatever the weather, whether you like it or not. How? By keeping you climate-controlled no matter what […]

Prepare-aphernalia: 5 of the 10 Essentials in the Palm of Your Hand

Dec 31, 2010

Speaking of the New Year and compact preparedness gadgets, I bring you our final “prepare-aphernalia” find of 2010… I’m going skiing for New Year’s Eve, and I have to admit […]

Last Chance for Tax Deductions

Dec 30, 2010

I’m not really a numbers person, but I have several accountant friends. They say it’s good to get your charitable giving in before the New Year. That way you can […]

The Donor with an ‘Iron Heart’

Dec 30, 2010

Donating blood is a rewarding and emotional experience, as you embrace the knowledge that your donation is going off to help save lives. On the other side, there are many […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Dec 29, 2010

Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]

VIDEO: Blizzard Timelapse

Dec 28, 2010

Wow. December 2010 Blizzard Timelapse from Michael Black on Vimeo.Sure, this is timelapse, but still…severe weather can hit pretty quickly. Get winter weather safety tips, see what the Red Cross […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Turn Your Trunk Into A Motorhome

Dec 27, 2010

If you drive a car frequently, we hope you at least keep a basic preparedness kit (maybe even a highway kit) in your trunk. But if you want to step […]

The Coolest Commemorative Item Ever

Dec 27, 2010

Can something commemorate a natural disaster and be TOTALLY AWESOME? The answer is yes. If you couldn’t tell from the image, this is a genuine Jim Beam bourbon whiskey bottle, […]