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Celebrating September (And A Word From Our Gov)
I love September.There are lots of reasons for feeling amorous — kids go back to school (actually, that only creates a longer morning commute which, for the record, I DON’T […]
Threadless Tee Roundup
As we’ve mentioned before, the blogettes at the Red Cross like to shop. While we’re diligently searching for that perfect vintage coat or those stylish — yet comfortable — pair […]
L.A. Sky Observatory Becomes Earth Observatory During Wildfires
As this Discover Magazine blogger reminds us, equipment meant for one use is often repurposed for another in times of disaster. Right now the Mount Wilson Observatory’s telescope, normally used […]
My Tribute To Reading Rainbow
In tribute to both the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and today’s cancellation of Reading Rainbow (one of the best children’s TV shows in history), I present the following book […]
I’m Prepared For Flu. Are You?
Check it out, guys! Thanks to my lightening fast hand-raising reflexes and zeal for quiz games, I won this awesome Germ Guard Personal Protection Pack yesterday in our staff meeting […]
Surfer Rescues Teen, Becomes Hero
Dude. Grab your shortboard and check out this frickin’ rad story that’s anything but bogus. Zach Canady is so boss! P.S. Sharing this story with others? Make sure to get […]
Whose Life Will You Help Save?
Lauren Larsen became a multi-gallon blood recipient during the near-fatal birth of her only child. Several of her actual blood donors talk about what it was like to meet Lauren—and […]
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… [The place names link […]
Imogen Heap: The Fire
What does the devastation of a house fire sound like? I think I just found out. Not because it happened to me (thank goodness), but because I was just listening […]
The Leech is Back!
Back by popular demand, the leech has resurfaced in hospitals as a fashionable medicinal blood-sucking tool. I’m not talking about the horror movie, human-terrorizing type of leech, or the 19th […]