Stupidest corporation of the century so far

Robodialing the people on your "Do Not Call" list -- to tell them that you can't call them so they're missing great offers!

Truly, where are the Darwin Awards for corporations? Should we call them Schumpeter Awards?

(Hat tip to Oregon Media Insiders blog.)

A life and death reminder

Your support means so much!

Thanks to you and your generous blood donations, our community will be able to help our victims of tragedy and ill health.

You are someone who cares enough about our community to give life-giving blood. Our neighbors depend on us for life... and we depend on you for continued loyalty. Your continued support is greatly appreciated by us as well as the many people you help with your donations. Have a good day!

Visit our website or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The American Red Cross
Pacific Northwest Blood Services Region
3131 N. Vancouver Avenue
Portland, OR 97227
(503) 284-1234

Happens every year. Weather improves. Sun-starved Salemites seek sensuous, salubrious solar sensations. So they get outdoors. :^)

But accidents go up. While blood donations go down. :^(

It's important: if you are eligible to give blood -- and most people are -- do it. The life you save may be someone you know. And, even if not, it's someone important to someone.

Backyard hens gaining ground

Everywhere but here. Yet.