Yearly Archives: 2011

Student Loan Hanging Over Your Head?

Client tells us about new program to reduce student loan debt We have a wide variety of clients on our Courtesy Shuttle, leading to conversations on a wide variety of subjects.  If you are one of the many people with … Continue reading

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Shop Talk- The 2-review challenge

When you’re considering working with a new company for the first time, it pays to do your research.  Getting a referral from someone who’s used their service may be the best way to find about a new company, but what … Continue reading

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Health Notes- Frankenfoods Foods Stalk The Earth

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the result of cutting edge science.  Since the dawn of the agricultural revolution people have been tweaking the genes of plants and animals, but until now they’ve been doing it in small steps through selective … Continue reading

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Drew’s Kitchen- Shrimp And Snow Pea Stir Fry

Hot rice makes the perfect bed for this stir-fry. 3/4 pound tiny cooked shrimp 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups diagonally sliced celery 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cups Chinese … Continue reading

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Book Spotlight- Welcome to our newest column!

One of the most popular features of our shop is our bumper sticker, book, and video libarary.  When it comes to the books, we have about 200 to choose from on topics ranging from politics to economics to health to… … Continue reading

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Popcorn- Why the economy is failing- in just 2 minutes

Robert Reich may be most well known as Bill Clinton’s Labor Secretary, but he also served in the Ford and Carter administrations and is an economist, author, and political commentator.  He’s also got a talent for conveying complex ideas quickly … Continue reading

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Popcorn- Which is faster… bike or plane?

In a race between a bike and a jet, who would win?  Six bicyclists left from the same North Hollywood intersection at the same time as a person taking a Jet Blue commuter flight.  Click here to see the results.

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Popcorn- NASCAR opening prayer you won’t believe

God may or may not take sides in sporting events, but it’s traditional to start with a prayer anyway.  When called to deliver the invocation for the Nationwide Federated Auto Parts 300, Pastor Joe Nelms really stepped up to the … Continue reading

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Popcorn- Portland man puts stop to uneeded brake job

Here’s a story that shows the value of mechanical advice you can trust.  A Portland man went into a shop for an $88 brake special, but was told he needed $582 of work.  A little research showed he could have … Continue reading

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Popcorn- Oceans on the brink of mass extinctions

Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, and are home to almost half of the species on the planet.  However, many factors are combining to put this critical resource in peril.  In a study to be presented to the UN, … Continue reading

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