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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 that […]

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, […]

Saving the Galaxy One Pint at a Time

Dec 23, 2010

On January 1, 2011, the Red Cross will host an epic battle between the ultimate galaxy warriors: Stormtroopers vs. Klingons! Blood and platelet donors from the greater Portland area will […]

It’s Never Too Late For Giving

Dec 23, 2010

Your Xmas shopping time is dwindling quickly, but we’ve got a gift suggestion that will work right up until the very, very last minute. It’s not too late to choose […]

VIDEO: Holiday Mail Delivered

Dec 23, 2010

A giant thank you to the countless people who participated in our Holiday Mail for Heroes program! Now these injured service men (and women!) are receiving well wishes and thanks, […]