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Biffle Kidnappers Revealed!
With all the action on the Blog-Off front, we nearly forgot about the kidnapping of Greg Biffle [‘s lifesize cardboard cutout]. If you recall, after a threatening phone call, numerous […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
A family in Portland had a fire in their residence. When the Red Cross Volunteers arrived Aug. 19, 2008 they helped the 2 adults with: –A client assistance card to […]
Where will our blood go?
So this is why our Blog Off entry was posted so late today. Lise and I were giving blood at the Family and Friends blood drive this morning, and it […]
I (Barely) Survived Blood Donation!
After all my talk about giving blood, you might be wondering how my experience went. First. it took a LONG time. We went down at 10:30 a.m. and barely were […]
Blog-Off 2008: Nessie Attacks, Red Cross Responds
Today’s BLOG OFF 2008 challenge comes from a Portland Mercury reader who said,“I’d like to hear a response plan from each agency on a Nessie-esque beast in the water reservoirs. […]
Giving Blood For The First Time In 8 Years
Today at around 10:45 a.m., I’ll donate blood for the first time in more than eight years. If you’ve read my story, you already know about the problems I’ve had […]
Biffle’s Captors Demand More Blood Donors!
Just before Lise left work today she found yet another ransom note taped to her door! It says “Greg couldn’t pose for this photo. He’s feeling a little water blogged […]
Food Fight!!!
Dede, our favorite accountant (with glasses), sent us the comic strip below: Though Robin and I were working furiously on today’s Blog-Off post, we did take the time to crack […]
Levitron Employees Invite the Red Cross
Recently Reg Hendrix, Eldon Lampson and a special companion (pictured from left to right) were invited to the Levitron company health and safety fair. There they met with employees and […]
Blog-Off 2008: Musharraf Gives Up Red Crescent Presidency
Cross Blog is never one to shy away from hot topics. And today, thanks to our Blog-Off moderators, we’ve been asked to comment on the breaking news of the day […]