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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 […]
Swim Lessons: Safe For Infants?
I don’t make a habit of reading the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) policy statements, but I did once work for a children’s hospital, so it’s not entirely unfamiliar territory. […]
Is your dog walker/pet sitter certified in Pet First Aid?
A few weeks ago I had a very sick cat – multiple meds, multiple times a day kind of sick. So when I had to leave town for a weekend, […]
Meet Our Volunteers: Tony Valdez
Read about how Tony warms up our fire desk
Swine Flu: Preparing For A Comeback
Out of sight, out of mind. The moment we stopped seeing photos like this: …was the moment that most of us forgot about H1N1, better known as “swine flu.” But, […]
Nominate Your “Everyday Hero”
We’ve all got heroes. And whether they are our parents or those in our community, they deserve some special recognition, don’t you think? Now KATU TV is recognizing “Everyday Heroes” […]