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Help Or Hinderance? Technology In The Wild

Aug 24, 2010

I’ve talked before about the 10 Essentials — the items you need for a day trip (or overnight) in the wilderness. We’ve even done a Ready Radio episode on the […]

“Speak Up!” With Safety Video Contest

Aug 23, 2010

Remember these videos? Sure, they may not have won any Oscars, but the (over)acting was definitely noteworthy. And it’s impressive to think that this level of creativity came from the […]

Just Three Days

Aug 23, 2010

Talk about knowing how to survive when disaster strikes! You’ve heard about the 33 miners who survived inside a collapsed Chilean mine for 17 days, right? What a story of […]

Show Off Your Lifesaving Habits…

Aug 20, 2010

Here’s some Red Cross math for you: with every unit of donated blood, you can help save up to three lives! This summer, the Red Cross is challenging its donors […]

World Humanitarian Day

Aug 19, 2010

Today is World Humanitarian Day. Did you know that? I had a long post written up about it, but I decided to scrap it because this video speaks louder than […]

The Most Stylish Brand On The Planet

Aug 19, 2010

I like to think of the Red Cross as not only the #2 most recognized brand in the world, but as the #1 most STYLISH brand on the planet. To […]

Paging Doctor House…

Aug 18, 2010

I’m probably the last person on the planet to start watching the television show “House.” But with frequent blood transfusions, CPR compressions and other Red Cross-focused emergencies, I figure I’m […]

Blood Ban: What You Need To Know

Aug 17, 2010

“Medically and scientifically unwarranted.” That’s what the American Red Cross calls the Food and Drug Administration’s lifetime deferral on blood donation for men who have had sex with other men. […]

“Live to Give” This Summer!

Aug 17, 2010

With all the sunny weather hitting Portland, it seems like everyone’s rushing downtown for the “summer at the square” perks. With noon tunes, flicks on the bricks and all kinds […]

We All Scream For Free Ice Cream!

Aug 16, 2010

Remember a few weeks back when I told you about the free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream you could get just for volunteering? Well, now it’s official…you can get free […]