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TweetsGiving: Making The “T” Word A Trending Topic

Nov 20, 2009

Around this time of year you start hearing the “T” word a lot. No, not turkey… Thanks.And we want to thank the people who nominated us for TweetsGivingPDX – an […]

Meet The Flu Fighters!

Nov 20, 2009

Today’s my last day in the JIC, so I’ll give you one last flu-riffic resource — the Flu Fighters! These superheroes are a grown up version of the Scrub Club, […]

I’ve Got The Swine Flu; Can I Sit On Your Lap?

Nov 19, 2009

Best. Quote. Ever.Watch the story and see if you don’t have new sympathy for our city’s store Santas during this holiday season.And if you’re worried about making Santa sick, here’s […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Nov 19, 2009

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 […]

Store Manager Saves Baby With CPR

Nov 18, 2009

A staff person for the Portland Goodwill stores just wrote to us inquiring about nominating her colleague for a Breakfast of Champions Hero Award. And her story was too amazing […]

Flooding Causes Waffle Shortage!

Nov 18, 2009

Due, in part, to flooding in its Atlanta bakery, Kellog’s has announced a shortage of Eggo waffles. They’ve now begun rationing them, so expect a waffle rush at your local […]

Teens are Terrific!

Nov 18, 2009

Would YOU wake up early on a cold, Saturday morning to walk door-to-door distributing fire safety information? Well 37 Benson High School teens did just that last weekend. Thirty-seven! Check […]

A Holiday Gift You Don’t Want

Nov 18, 2009

The Oregon Department of Human Services folks did a great job with this PSA, which you should be seeing on a TV near you. If you’re a fan of clever […]

If The Roads Aren’t Ready, Are You?

Nov 17, 2009

According to a new ODOT study, many Oregon roadways (like HWY 101, I-5, and some bridges) could  become impassable in the event of a major earthquake. That means you could […]

I Just Caught “Swine Fever”

Nov 17, 2009

In honor of my week in the JIC, I thought I’d share this mock commercial from SNL. Makes me hungry for BBQ!