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You Know It’s Really Cold When…
You know it’s really cold when……you inhale and your nostrils stick together.…you use two sets of keys so you don’t have to turn the car off.…you can’t wait to get […]
The Last Measle
Hey guys. I know a lot of you read my Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Ups. Sometimes the numbers are so big and the suffering so immense around the world that – as […]
Freezing Temps = Emergency Warming Centers
It’s that time again… Our Emergency Warming Centers — designed to serve the homeless on the very, very coldest of nights when all other shelters are full — will be […]
A Non-Christmasy Holiday Card
I’ll admit it — I am generally not filled with holiday spirit. Yes, I’m the curmudgeon who snaps back with “Happy Holidays.” to your “Merry Christmas!” The one who gripes […]
Video: The Life-Saving Bra
Robin already blogged the bra that could save your life, but now you can see it in action and hear a little bit of the backstory. Check this out! My […]
Pop Tops With A Purpose!
When a donor dropped off 3,000+ soda pop tops, we weren’t sure what to do. Recycle for a little cash? Or make something truly unique? A little thinking outside the […]
Empire 2.0: Not a Nicolas Cage Action Movie.
Although the name may suggest otherwise, Empire 2.0 is actually a program under New York’s state department. Many exciting initiatives have launched from this idea, including testing to use Xbox […]
Bites for Blood Drive Aims to Donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross
HBO is showing their support for the Red Cross by endorsing a virtual fundraiser through Twitter where drops of blood (pledges of support) will be collected in exchange for a […]
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 […]
The Gift For Those Who Have Everything…
My parents are the pinnacles of preparedness. Over the holiday weekend, I got to spend some time with them in SW Portland, right in the midst of “boil water” territory. […]