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Historic Hygiene: Red Cross TP
How many other non-profits can say that they have their own branded toilet paper? My guess…none.This historic hygiene item was spotted by our friend and blog reader Elana. According to […]
Blood-Squirting Lizards… Ewwww (Awesome)!
Robin sent me the below video a few months ago and it had me shouting “ewwww… awesome!” for all my cubicle neighbors to hear. Did you know that some animals […]
Rappin’ With Xploregon
Have you heard the Red Cross Rap? These teens from Camp Fire’s Xploregon program seem pretty well-versed in putting together a disaster kit. They’ve even got our Together We Prepare […]
Poll: First Aid Training
What do you think? Should first aid training be required in the U.S.?
Red Cross to Ignite Portland!
That title may be misleading…so, FYI, this is not an arsonist plot. Ignite Portland is a forum for anyone off the street to “ignite” ideas in Portlanders. Want to eliminate […]
Rep. Wu On Flu
It rhymes AND it’s good info: For flu PSAs from all 48 members of Congress, go here.
Who Wants Cake?
Here’s a little trivia for you. While 9/9/09 was Beatlemania Day here in “The States,” it was Emergency Services Day across the pond where 9-9-9 is the number to dial […]
Preparedness Now
From Preparedness Now’s description:Up-and-coming film director, motion graphics designer and Art Center College of Design alumnus, Theo Alexopoulos, takes you on a visceral journey through the USGS ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario.The […]
Happy Beatles Day!
9/9/09 is apparently very significant to numerologists, but I’m more excited by the double-shot of Beatles goodness today: a) The Beatles’ entire digitally remastered catalog is being released!b) The Beatles […]
Living Up to Her Name
Donor the bloodhound lives up to her name; not only is she the official mascot of the McIntosh County Red Cross in Georgia, she also donates blood to help other […]