Tag: blood

In the Time it Takes to Give Blood…

Farmville, Facebook, squirrels on water skis…we’re all guilty of a little internet distraction (Red Cross followers are exempt!). However, when getting hooked on useless web browsing, do you ever wish […]

It’s the Final Countdown!

Although one can’t help but love Swedish rockers Europe and their famously catchy hit song (which is rumored to have been played three times during a single concert)…THIS final countdown […]

Paging Doctor House…

I’m probably the last person on the planet to start watching the television show “House.” But with frequent blood transfusions, CPR compressions and other Red Cross-focused emergencies, I figure I’m […]

Blood Ban: What You Need To Know

“Medically and scientifically unwarranted.” That’s what the American Red Cross calls the Food and Drug Administration’s lifetime deferral on blood donation for men who have had sex with other men. […]

“Live to Give” This Summer!

With all the sunny weather hitting Portland, it seems like everyone’s rushing downtown for the “summer at the square” perks. With noon tunes, flicks on the bricks and all kinds […]

Ain’t afraid of no ghosts!

While looking at the same site that featured the Crank Water Purifier, I noticed a pretty nifty new invention for firefighting. The HPI 1000 Impulse Gun, which shoots out pressurized […]

Good News from the Medical Communities!

I enjoy reading medical news stories, given that there is always something interesting and potentially profound in development that can save lives! Here are three stories of note from the […]

Friday Final Fotos?

Alright, that was a lame attempt at alliteration, but there are some new photo albums to check out on Flickr! KGON (92.3 FM classic rock) had an awesome and incredibly […]