Category Archives: 2013 December

Tom’s Tidbits- A call for your support

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

Greetings! It’s been slightly over a year since we lost a good friend… November 9, 2012, was the day that Progressive Talk died in Portland. Yes, KPOJ continues as an automated feed of sports talk, but the KPOJ we all … Continue reading →

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Our monthly check in with Keith Tucker

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

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DENY KPOJ!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

The chorus of voices is growing… Knowledge is power, and it always has been. The flip side of that is that ignorance is weakness. KPOJ was an oasis of knowledge in a desert of corporatist and right wing propaganda, and … Continue reading →

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Who do you trust?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

Our answer to a client’s important question One of the biggest complaints about the auto repair industry is the habit some shops have of selling unneeded repairs to naïve customers. Most people are rightly cautious about this, so a main … Continue reading →

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Does Baby Need A New Pair of Shoes?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

How to pick the right tires for your vehicle Our recent cold weather snap was blessedly ice-free, but ice and rain highlight traction problems that are a year-round issue. If your vehicle is functioning correctly then your tires are the … Continue reading →

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Drew’s Kitchen- Cheddar scalloped potatoes

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

Have you been hitting the Christmas party circuit? It’s against the rules to show up empty-handed, but the Fred Meyer fruitcakes never get the smiles you’re looking for. Here’s a great side dish idea that fills all the holiday requirements. It’s … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Keeping the Washington 522 debate alive

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

Keeping the Washington 522 debate alive When Washington proposed labeling of GMO foods, we thought it was important legislation that would increase the power of consumers. We thought is should pass, and we said so in … Continue reading →

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Sellwood Bridge Update- New traffic signal makes life easier

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

The Sellwood Bridge Project is continuing quietly along. The project is more than 40% complete with the new bridge on schedule to open in the fall of 2015, and is safe and open in the meantime. The big addition this … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Keep all your eggs in one basket

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

Americans- Why do you keep refrigerating your eggs? December 7, 2013, By Dr. Joseph Mercola on Mercola.com If you’re an American, you probably store eggs in the refrigerator – and wouldn’t think of doing it any other way. Yet, the … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Crash of 2013” by Thom Hartmann

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

What’s coming up in the future? We’ve got our fingers crossed that the new XRAY-FM will bring Thom Hartmann back to Portland’s airwaves, but there’s no need to wait until 2014 for your dose of Thom. He’s got a new … Continue reading →