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EARTH The Book The Mention

Sep 30, 2010

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

Sep 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 […]

How Much Does A Hurricane Weigh?

Sep 29, 2010

“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!

Sep 28, 2010

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!

Sep 27, 2010

We’ll be there…will you?

FINAL CONTEST: #just1thing For Your Pets

Sep 27, 2010

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

Sep 27, 2010

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!

Sep 27, 2010

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 […]

Celebrating Two Decades of Hope

Sep 24, 2010

As the American Red Cross Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center celebrates it’s 20th birthday, I thought I’d share some of our photos of those we’ve helped locally. It’s incredible […]

That’s So Portland!

Sep 23, 2010

“That’s so Portland!” I’ve been it told so many times the exact criteria is indiscernible. Since I moved from northern Indiana (Mishawaka to be exact) on August 19th, I’ve been […]