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Timeline of Disaster Relief (1936)
When one hears about all of the activities the Red Cross is in the process of undertaking internationally, one can’t help but question what would happen if disaster struck here. […]
Science ‘Fact’ion
A (good) problem the geniuses behind science fiction are having these days is that the ‘fiction’ keeps becoming ‘fact’. Many of the items from Star Trek have become a reality, […]
EARTH The Book The Mention
While I might not be the biggest book reader, nor am I actively politically minded, I do enjoy a funny book that pokes fun at just about everything. That is […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
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 […]
How Much Does A Hurricane Weigh?
“I don’t know and I don’t care!” That may be what the guy in this video says, but I know YOU feel differently. The answer depends on whether you measure […]
Roll Up Your Sleeves for Free Cinetopia Tickets!
The Top 11 reasons the Cinetopia Movie Theater in Vancouver is worth the drive: 1. Extra Wide Leather Seating2. Extra Wide Rows – 1 to 3 Extra Feet3. 50% Steeper […]
You’re Invited!
We’ll be there…will you?
FINAL CONTEST: #just1thing For Your Pets
Sure, we’ve talked about preparing kids and families, but for many Portlanders, there’s one VIP that we might have missed. So, for this final week of Preparedness Month, we’re turning […]
The Emergency Bra Can Now Be Yours
Remember last December when we told you about The Bra That Could Save Your Life? You know, the one that converts into a pair of fully-functional face masks in the […]
The Ride for Red Starts…Yesterday!
You think you like riding bikes? Well, these people REALLY like riding bikes. Yesterday was the start of a cross-border fundraiser to benefit both the American Red Cross and Canadian […]