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Storm Stories: Starts Sunday; Submit Your Own

Feb 19, 2009

Have you ever watched Storm Stories on the Weather Channel? I haven’t seen it myself, but I’ve been hearing a lot about the Tornado Week episodes that premiere this Sunday. […]

Vikings Throw Gauntlet At Beaver Blood Drive

Feb 18, 2009

The Civil War Blood Drive might just have some competition. It’s true; students over at Portland State are trying to give Oregon State a run for its money…or at least […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Feb 18, 2009

Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the major (and sometimes small, but interesting) international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of nice little […]

Works Begins On Four Holocaust Tracings

Feb 18, 2009

It’s not every day that we get a Holocaust tracing request. With each year that passes, the requests are fewer and further between, as those who survived World War II […]

Prepare-aphernalia: A Different Sort Of Severe Weather Watch

Feb 18, 2009

You’ve been tracking the storm all week and today, there’s an offshore breeze. What tide is it? Just look at your Gulfman G-Shock for the answer. That’s how the official […]

Cross Blog: We’re The Hottest!

Feb 17, 2009

There are so many words that I’d use to describe our blog — honest, relevant, informed, silly and maybe even a teensy bit snarky. But would I ever use the […]

Meet Dolly, A Red Cross Pooch

Feb 17, 2009

A week ago, I told you about the Red Cross/Westminster dog show connection. Now I’m back with the results and, better yet, a picture of the prize pooch herself! Meet […]

Singles CPR: A Red Cross Valentine

Feb 17, 2009

Last thing from me about Singles CPR (for now). Here’s the video that Kimberly Wilson of The Oregonian put together about this event.And yes, yours truly provided the voiceover.

Singles CPR: Check Out The Photos!

Feb 16, 2009

Slideshow above, or see the set on Flickr right here.

Singles CPR: Best. Valentine’s. Ever.

Feb 16, 2009

Don’t take my word for it. See what class participant AJ Venable blogged about the class for OurPDX Network right here. And I agree with everything she said — we […]