Tag: Disaster Relief
Timeline of Disaster Relief (1936)
When one hears about all of the activities the Red Cross is in the process of undertaking internationally, one can’t help but question what would happen if disaster struck here. […]
Science ‘Fact’ion
A (good) problem the geniuses behind science fiction are having these days is that the ‘fiction’ keeps becoming ‘fact’. Many of the items from Star Trek have become a reality, […]
Make A Bed, Make A Difference
As much as I enjoy dressing like a 50’s housewife, I rarely act like one. More specifically, I don’t cook or clean — I like to pay restaurants and professionals […]
Laugh…Help Save Lives.
Do you like to laugh? To answer “no” to this question would be pretty difficult. That’s why we want to promote self-described “part time novelist and full time narcissist” Robert […]
Billy Bob Supports The Red Cross — What About You?
When you think of Billy Bob Thornton, what come to mind first? His award-nominated acting in Sling Blade? His intense phobia of antique furniture? That he spells his last name […]
USS Ranger for potential Portland Earthquake?
When you look around the Portland waterfront, you might notice something missing that most major cities around the United States have. That is, a major surface ship from the US […]
Haiti: Two Months Later
This morning the American Red Cross published a two month progress report on relief efforts for Haiti. “As part of its largest international response since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, […]
Southern Oregon’s Pennies for Pints
Starting today, an exciting challenge is happening in Jackson and Josephine Counties. As a partnership between the Southern Oregon Red Cross Chapter and the Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region, the […]
Mass Care Newsletter: First Issue
From international disasters such as the devastating earthquake in Haiti, to local emergencies such as house fires and floods, the American Red Cross is iconic as a shelter and feeding […]
Something Old, Something New…
I have officially taken the plunge. Yes, I’m now the proud owner of an iPhone and, as such, can no longer endlessly tease Robin on Ready Radio. But when I’m […]