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Feeling a Little Too Sanguine Today?
Are you feeling off today, like maybe your four humours are a bit out of wack?Humourism, a theory originating in ancient Greece, believed that the body was composed of four […]
The $10 Difference
Sometimes candy helps high school kids win class president…and sometimes $10 bills help volunteers exit a plane faster. After a plane crash in Manchester, UK, safety researchers attempted to recreate […]
An Abundance of Audio
Reminder: New episodes were just posted for two podcasts that should be on your essential playlist… 1. Our very own Ready Radio, hosted by yours truly and Lise, is a […]
You Are What You Bleed
Hey, baby, what’s your blood type…? Most people in the U.S. know their astrological star sign and the associated personality traits that you’re supposed to possess for being born on […]
Reward Yourself For Helping Save Lives!
Prizes are fun. Even the word ‘prize’ is fun. I’m not sure there’s anyone who would disagree (they would be lame, and therefore unworthy of prizes). Now blood and platelet […]
Let’s Pump Some Iron
Excuse me, do you know where I can find the weight room? It’s iron-pumping time! No, not that kind of iron (I’m so NOT in the mood for the gym). […]
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 […]
Preparing Portland For The Undead
On a recent trip to Powell’s, I decided it was time to suck it up and read Pride and Prejudice. Much to my surprise however, I found that the living […]
A Letter From Lekman
So you’ve already heard about our love of Jens Lekman here on Cross Blog and on the first episode of Ready Radio. But now I can confirm that Lekman loves […]
Pie Can Save Your Life
As seen on the Portland Pie-Off Blog: When you’re about to drown in Monday paperwork, a sweet, summery cherry filling can save the day. And how many pumpkin pies have […]