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New Oregon Tsunami Warning System Unveiled
When a devastating tsunami struck Indonesia in 2004, many were saved because of an unexpected phenomenon: elephants on the coast bolted from their pens and headed inland, en masse.As communities […]
Good News For Chocoholics
When choosing between chocolate eggs and Peeps at the grocery store, a new study on cardiovascular health may help the decision process. Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition […]
The Man with the Golden Arm
Here is a story from the DailyMail (UK) about how an Australian blood donor has made a far reaching impact. Not too long ago, thousands of babies in Australia were […]
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 […]
Vote Now For The Last Measle!
Guess what?“The Last Measle” – a video that the Red Cross produced last year – has been chosen as a finalist in the Large Organization category for the 4th Annual […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Kosher for Passover
**Reposted from 4/9/09** Last night’s attendance at a Passover seder got me thinking about “Kosher for Passover” foods and their long shelf life. Which, of course, got me thinking about […]
MST3K + ARC
I’m not sure that there’s anything more to say than that THESE ARE AWESOME. Oh, and that I think we need to revisit a Comedy Central partnership. Special thanks to […]
Update on César Chávez Challenge
A few weeks ago I mentioned the 2010 National César E. Chávez Blood Drive Challenge. César Chávez’s birthday, March 31, is celebrated as a holiday, intended to promote service to […]
A Good Sign For Preparedness
Preparedness information should be available to everyone, no matter what language you speak. From Arabic to Vietnamese, we’ve got a ton of materials right at your fingertips. And now, thanks […]