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More Cookies, More Juice and More Donors Needed!

Aug 12, 2010

The Red Cross is experiencing an abnormally low turnout for blood donations due to the recent heat, holidays and summer vacations. The Red Cross is asking all eligible donors to […]

Good News from the Medical Communities!

Aug 11, 2010

I enjoy reading medical news stories, given that there is always something interesting and potentially profound in development that can save lives! Here are three stories of note from the […]

Free Ice Cream at Ben and Jerry’s “Pint for Pint” Drive!

Aug 10, 2010

This Saturday, August 14th, the The Red Cross and Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream are teaming up again for the “Pint for Pint” blood drive! All presenting blood donors will […]

Vintage A-Bomb Preparedness

Aug 9, 2010

With this summer’s return of Mad Men, everything’s going vintage. You can make your avatar, buy the clothes or, locally, attend the screenings. And, suffice it to say, Cross Blog […]

Instructor Training Courses FTW!

Aug 9, 2010

Did you know that the Red Cross offers classes that certify community members to become a Red Cross INSTRUCTOR? Some people that go through the program will end up working […]

Friday Final Fotos?

Aug 6, 2010

Alright, that was a lame attempt at alliteration, but there are some new photo albums to check out on Flickr! KGON (92.3 FM classic rock) had an awesome and incredibly […]

Friday Final Cut

Aug 6, 2010

Just a short final cut this week…perhaps no news is good news? 40 U.S. Billionaires Pledge Half Of Wealth To Charity — Would you take the pledge? Hands-only CPR, pushy […]

Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day.

Aug 5, 2010

I have a friend in Virginia who just recently put together her first emergency kit. This afternoon she sent me this text message: “So, a big storm knocked out the […]

In case you love Portland’s Art and Fashion shows…

Aug 5, 2010

Hey everyone! Who loves Portland’s downtown, artsy, funky, but classy scene?! Uh, everyone in Portland yes?! It’s a Thursday today, and not only is it Thursday, it’s the first Thursday […]

Giving Up For A Good Cause

Aug 5, 2010

What would you give up in order to make a difference? For me, it could be those non-fat vanilla lattes. In one week, we’re looking at about $10…and a lot […]