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A Different Kind of Graffiti

Jan 26, 2010

A friend shared this photo of “graffiti” in Haiti.Pretty poignant. To all of you who have donated your time, effort, and/or money to the relief efforts… merci.

On Beer, Pregnant Women and CPR…

Jan 26, 2010

Q: What do you get when you combine 11 pregnant women and an Oregon brewery? A: An infant CPR class for new parents, of course! Sure, it’s not a great […]

Onè Respe, A Photographic Benefit

Jan 26, 2010

We’ve all seen the recent photos from Haiti — wreckage, injuries and heartbreak. Every day, it becomes harder to recall the beauty of the country and its people, as colorful […]

Why I Give: John Paris

Jan 22, 2010

Meet John Paris. John’s birth name is actually Jean-Robert; he was born and raised in Haiti and came to Portland in 1960 at just 8 years old. He feels fortunate […]

“Red For Relief” Raises $8K+

Jan 22, 2010

Last weekend, we painted the Pearl “Red For Relief.” It was incredible to see so many terrific businesses involved — from coffee (BARISTA) to shoes (Imelda’s) to food (50 Plates) […]

Something Old, Something New…

Jan 22, 2010

I have officially taken the plunge. Yes, I’m now the proud owner of an iPhone and, as such, can no longer endlessly tease Robin on Ready Radio. But when I’m […]

“Men anpil chay pa lou”

Jan 21, 2010

“Many Hands Make the Load Lighter”. This message is starkly relevant today as we all pull together what we can to help our brothers and sisters in Haiti. It is […]

Trapped Under Rubble? There’s An App For That…

Jan 20, 2010

If you’ve listened to our Ready Radio podcast, you probably know that nearly every episode features an iPhone app that relates to preparedness. You might think this is just silly […]

Free Seminar: International Humanitarian Law

Jan 20, 2010

Have you ever wondered if there are laws of war? Is torture illegal? What are the Geneva Conventions? Are there protected groups during an armed conflict? If a child is […]

A milestone in tweeting, and a special Thank You!

Jan 20, 2010

Last night I was looking at the news and something struck my eye! In this new age of technology and social media, we are seeing all sorts of new ways […]