Yearly Archives: 2011
Who are those guys behind the counter? Salaried Service Advisors keep us running smoothly
Where would you find just one person with all these qualities… Multi-tasking abilities of an aircraft landing controller? Patience and understanding of a therapist? Problem-solving skills of a rocket scientist? Decision-making skills of a business executive? Communication skills of a … Continue reading
Shop Talk- How to stretch your auto repair dollars
It doesn’t pay to be a coupon shopper when it comes to auto repair. If your brakes need to be fixed then they need to be fixed NOW, not as soon as there’s a coupon for it. On the other … Continue reading
Health Notes- The shocking truth about “fresh-squeezed” orange juice PART II
Last month we ran an exposé about the seemingly innocent glass of orange juice on your breakfast table. From the processing that removes all the flavor (but allows storage of the juice for up to a year) to the chemicals … Continue reading
Drew’s Kitchen- Angels on Horseback
Thanksgiving is coming up, and that means food. Last year Drew brought you a full Thanksgiving feast, from appetizers to Prime Rib, but this year he went a little lighter. If you’re invited to a feast and are looking for … Continue reading
Sellwood Bridge Update- Wasn’t there a building under the bridge?
Last month’s Bridge Update was a hive of activity, but this month’s is pretty quiet. Things will start ramping up in December, when in-water work will begin for the “Shoo-Fly” temporary detour bridge. For those of you who just can’t … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- The Family- The Secret Fundamentalism At The Heart Of American Power
Just about a year out from the 2012 elections and unbelievably, Herman Cain is the front runner for the Republicans. That will probably change as the reality of the election settles in, and everyone starts pushing their candidates for the … Continue reading
Popcorn- Headlight Polishing- Before and After
This year’s summer is already a brief memory as we get ready to deal with the wet reality of winter. Good visibility is critical for winter driving safety! You know that now is a good time to replace those old … Continue reading
Popcorn- Portland Humanist Film Festival
The mission of the Center for Inquiry (CFI) Portland is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. They promote critical thinking and humanist values through education, outreach and social services, and the Portland … Continue reading
Popcorn- Tom Dwyer’s Holiday Plans
Sorry to mention it, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the way. We thought we’d let you know well in advance about our holiday schedule as well as a couple of our annual features. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 24. … Continue reading
Popcorn- Reach out and touch someone… meaningfully
As a company we’re active in many causes and organizations because we believe businesses must give back to their communities in order to be successful. Surprisingly not all companies agree, but people are realizing that every dollar they spend is … Continue reading