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You Can’t Put Ben Affleck In Your Disaster Kit
It will likely come as no surprise to you that sci-fi disaster movies like 2012, Armageddon, and Volcano aren’t terribly realistic. But for the official word on such matters, the […]
Friday Final Cut
It’s Friday, and I once again find myself with a plethora of stories. So here’s your final cut…everything that I want to share, but don’t have time to blog. Enjoy! […]
Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves!
Attention guys and gals! Strap on your blue suede shoes and put on your best poodle skirts. It’s time to Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeves with the American Red […]
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 […]
Keeping Kids Healthy With The Cholera Song
The other day, I was listening to the fabulous Gail McGovern (we like to call her “GMcG“) share details of some of the work we’ve been doing in Haiti. While […]
Stormtroopers vs. Klingons: The Blood Drive!
On New Year’s Day (1.1.11), donors from across the Portland area literally shed blood over their allegiance in the ultimate intergalactic battle: Stormtroopers vs. Klingons! An incredible number of donors […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Climate Controlled Clothing
More fashion-forward prepare-aphernalia here… These light-weight clothes will help you weather the weather whatever the weather, whether you like it or not. How? By keeping you climate-controlled no matter what […]
Prepare-aphernalia: 5 of the 10 Essentials in the Palm of Your Hand
Speaking of the New Year and compact preparedness gadgets, I bring you our final “prepare-aphernalia” find of 2010… I’m going skiing for New Year’s Eve, and I have to admit […]
Last Chance for Tax Deductions
I’m not really a numbers person, but I have several accountant friends. They say it’s good to get your charitable giving in before the New Year. That way you can […]
The Donor with an ‘Iron Heart’
Donating blood is a rewarding and emotional experience, as you embrace the knowledge that your donation is going off to help save lives. On the other side, there are many […]