Yearly Archives: 2011

Movie Fans, Here’s Your Chance! Help us stand out at the Moreland Theater

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

We try to be pretty selective with our advertising.  Aside from KPOJ and the Sellwood Bee, we don’t appear in a lot of typical venues and we try to restrict ourselves to unusual places or supporting events and organizations.  One … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Why do we charge for diagnostic time?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

There is a world of difference between a free estimate for known repairs and a diagnostic procedure for difficult, intermittent or technical problems. Accurate diagnosis of your vehicle’s troubles is imperative for precise estimates and to be able to provide … Continue reading →

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Report from the VFP rally- Hundreds marched, no one cared. Success?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

(by Charles Letherwood)    On March 19, Tom Dwyer Automotive was a proud endorser of the Veteran’s For Peace Rally commemorating the 8th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq.  I was there on behalf of the company, and I’d like to … Continue reading →

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D.I.Y. Auto Maintenance Tips- A HOME TEST for halogen fluid!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

Don’t pay dealer prices! There’s an easy home test for your halogen headlight fluid! Halogen headlights are much brighter than regular headlights, but do you know why?  And, more importantly, do you know how to check this critical safety system … Continue reading →

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Drew’s Kitchen- Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

12 ozs of bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 5 large garlic cloves, minced 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup half and half 2 large egg yolks ½teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups grated Fontina cheese (abt 8 oz) 1 ½cups grated … Continue reading →

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Sellwood Bridge Update- You’ll never believe THIS…

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

We weren’t even going to have a bridge update this month.  Although the Sellwood won the design process award last month, we’re all mostly in a holding pattern waiting for the design to finish and the construction to start.  Then, … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Radiation primer for the Fukushima disaster

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

The horrific disaster in Japan has captivated the world, and is creating more questions as it develops.  The prevailing air currents will bring at least some of that radiation here to the West Coast, so for us the questions about … Continue reading →

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Japanese radiation awareness video for kids

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

In the wake of the crushing disaster, Japanese parents are trying to explain the problems with the Fukushima nuclear plant to their kids.  How do you talk about atomic engineering to someone who is just getting used to cups without … Continue reading →

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Comparing Tax Breaks to Budget Cuts

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

The budget battles continue in Congress, and it’s easy to get lost in a sea of numbers.  To put things in perspective, here’s a chart comparing the 10 safety-net programs on the chopping block with the cost of the tax … Continue reading →

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Have you ever wanted to be a lobbyist?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

On April 7, The Oregon Conservation Network will be heading for Salem for Lobby Day, an event to present environmental and conservation positions to our state legislators.  If you’ve never been to a group lobbying event before (and most people, … Continue reading →

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