Category Archives: 2017 April

Kris Kobach to investigate Election Integrity… NOOO!!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by tomdwyer

Trump’s Election Integrity Investigation Headed by… wait for it… vote thief KRIS KOBACH! The Bible asks, “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?” We now know the unsurprising answer is … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- The End of the Beginning Raises More Questions

Posted on May 18, 2017 by tomdwyer

Greetings, We can’t know what’s going to happen next from inside the story, but it’s possible we’re beginning the final chapter of Donald Trump’s stranger-than-fiction presidency. As a candidate, Trump proved bigger than any single scandal and even multiple scandals … Continue reading →

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Painful lessons from our First 100 Days of Trump

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

Greetings, The greatest accomplishment of Trump’s First 100 days may have been setting a new floor for disgust with a 54% disapproval rating compared to 28%, 30%, and 37% for Obama, Bush, and Clinton respectively at the same point. Donald … Continue reading →

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Keith Tucker’s What NOW?!! Toon for April 2017

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

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Examining Reality Without a License

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

Oregon agency embarrasses state over traffic light timing On the heels of a worldwide March for Science to raise awareness of science and promote its role in policy making, we ran across a story right here in Oregon that exemplified … Continue reading →

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Save the Internet with just ONE click

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

John Oliver makes another splash in Net Neutrality Surprise, surprise… the Trump Administration wants to end Net Neutrality. On the bright side they’re asking for your comments… at a poorly advertised, hard to find, and difficult-to-use public comment page. Comedian … Continue reading →

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Ahi Tuna Steaks with Thyme and Shallots

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

There was a 14-minute glimpse of sun in April, which is enough for Drew to declare Grilling Season officially open. Leave the burgers and steaks to the amateurs… YOUR Golden Grill deserves this mouthwatering Tuna recipe… Ingredients: (4) shallots, finely … Continue reading →

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April 2017 Shop Talk

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month For our Comment of the Month this month, we couldn’t resist bringing you this one from clients Patty B. and Lynn A. who decided to wax poetic about us… Tom Dwyer Is … Continue reading →

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No one’s pretending “vitamin water” is healthy… anymore

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

The consumption of sugary soda drinks has collapsed in the US from a high of about 54 gallons per person in the late 90’s to about 40 gallons in 2015. This has prompted soda manufacturers to respond, not necessarily by … Continue reading →

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“Stamped From The Beginning” by Ibram X. Kendi PLUS- our recommendation for a classic

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

This month we bring you two recommendations. The first is essential as we grapple all too clumsily with race in America, the second is essential for understanding the deepest ideas that drive us all. As always, just click the links … Continue reading →