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How you would solve a problem like Eyjafjallajokull?
Apparently unlike Rumpelstiltskin, learning the name of ‘Eyjafjallajokull’ does not mean the problems will go away. Over at the BBC they have been soliciting outlandish solutions to the ash problem […]
Having A Ball With Lifejackets
With sudden downpours, high winds and power outages across Oregon, I can pretty much bet that you’re not thinking about summer. Strangely, in Canada (where the weather can’t possibly be […]
Join Us Tomorrow for Movie Night!
Tomorrow at 6pm we’ll kick off the first event in our FREE film series, Humanity Through the Lens: Exploring the Law of War through Cinema. A screening of the Academy […]
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 […]
We’re Having A Fire Sale!
*Ahem* I have to stifle my laughter because I just can’t say the words “fire sale” without thinking of the “Oh my god we’re having a fire!… sale,” scene from […]
WWII Red Cross Girl
I thought this vintage photo and the attached caption were very affecting. The caption reads: “It hardly matters whether the evocation of Joan of Arc in this photograph was intentional […]
First-aid for when you are LOST
If you don’t know, I am a huge fan of the TV show LOST! The finale airs Sunday, and with the show ending props are being sold off at auction. […]
Mount St. Helens: 30 Years And Still Going Strong
Thirty years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted. And even though there wasn’t a dramatic loss of life, it’s definitely one of the most notable disasters in Pacific Northwest history. […]
Poll: Would You Wear One On A Yacht?
Our Canadian friends at RedCrossTalk have asked for a little help with a poll: Help them out by sharing your answer. And, to get you in the mood for boating, […]