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Tune In Tomorrow!

Apr 20, 2010

Around preparedness circles in the northwest, we call it “The Big One.” This refers to a major earthquake (over 9.0 in magnitude) that state geologists are predicting in Oregon’s future. […]

Why I Help: Alex Peterson Makes Us Cool

Apr 20, 2010

[In honor of National Volunteer Week, we’re featuring a volunteer every day here on the blog!] When I first met Alex Peterson, he said that he volunteers at the Red […]

Volcanoes: Under Pressure

Apr 20, 2010

Pressure. Pushing down on me. Pressing down on you. – David Bowie / Queen, 1981 Recently, the blogosphere has been abuzz about earthquakes. Can one trigger another? Are they becoming […]

Another Volcano-Related Word We Can’t Pronounce

Apr 19, 2010

If you thought the name of Iceland’s currently-erupting volcano was hard to pronounce, try this word. It’s a possible side effect of inhaling volcanic dust particles – and one of […]

Why I Help: Amy Sandoz Sees The Future

Apr 19, 2010

[In honor of National Volunteer Week we’re featuring a volunteer every day here on the blog!] No, she’s not a psychic. But volunteer Amy Sandoz sees the very real possibility […]

This New First Aid Device Sucks… Literally

Apr 16, 2010

Yes, literally. An MIT student has invented an amazing new low-tech, $3 suction device that helps open wounds heal faster. Researchers have known for a while that suction quickens the […]

Youth Blood Challenges Update

Apr 16, 2010

Here is a quick update on the youth blood challenges… Results have been updated on the High School Challenge website! Remember, the schools with the highest percentage of blood donation […]

iPads, Accelerometers and Empire 2.0!

Apr 15, 2010

Sounds intriguing, right? If you’re a fan of NPR, tech gadgets or just staying awake at the office, tune in live to our latest Ready Radio show, hosted by PDX.FM! […]

Giant Cloud of Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights in Europe

Apr 15, 2010

The Big Picture blog has a collection of incredible photos from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull (I dare you to try to pronounce that!) volcanic eruption, which is disrupting flights across northern Europe […]

“Double Down” Looks Deliciously Dangerous

Apr 14, 2010

When biting into a sandwich, do you ever think, “As an avid carnivore, why am I hiding this tasty bacon between slices of low-calorie, unfried, unfun bread?” If you think […]