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Four (Funny) Reasons To Give Blood
A while back, we gave you a list of why people who donate blood are sexy. But that assumes something — that you actually WANT to donate blood in the […]
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. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
There’s a map for that.
Man, I love infographics. You can throw a thousand stats at me and they just won’t make sense until I see it laid out on a good map or chart. […]
Tornado Alley Strikes Portland
Last night I had the opportunity to go to the premiere for the OMSI Film Festival. If you’re not familiar, there are a TON of amazing IMAX films that will […]
Safe House: Good For Zombies, Maybe Disasters?
One day, I will live here. Okay, maybe not in Poland. To be honest, I’ve visited there before and it’s too chilly for my taste. But I’d sure like to […]
MEGAQUAKE: HOUR THAT SHOOK JAPAN
March 11, 2011 is a day many of us will never forget. On this date a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sendai, Japan followed by a powerful tsunami that resulted in […]
Our Mannequins Are NAKED!!
…or they will be, come June. Please keep this wholly inappropriate vision from becoming a reality. All it takes is helping the fine folks at Frontier Communications pick the t-shirt […]
Photo of the Day: Muriel Minkler Gives First Aid With A Smile
Red Cross nurses work in the First Aid Clinic at the Belk Activity Center shelter. Muriel Minkler of the Oregon Trail chapter of the Red Cross takes a pulse from […]
Making A Difference Across The County
As you know, we’ve been sending volunteers to help with relief efforts in Alabama. And, let me tell you, each and every one of them is amazing. Not only are […]
Sending Help and Hope to Alabama
Today we’re deploying three Oregon volunteers to Alabama. Tomorrow morning one more will hop on a plane bound for Birmingham. Other volunteers are already on the ground, and have been […]