Yearly Archives: 2012

Popcorn- The president in your living room

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

The Museum of the Moving Image has created a website called The Living Room Candidate that pulls together all the televised presidential commercials since 1952.  It’s an amazing trip through political history, and you can clearly see how our political … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- PHAME “Willy Wonka”

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

We’re proud supporters of Phame Academy, the music, art, and theater group for people with disabilities, so we want you to know Phame’s latest production, “Willy Wonka”, hits the Mt. Hood Community College stage June 23 and 24.  Please, consider … Continue reading →

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Humorousness- Explain this image

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

What’s going on in this picture? How about this one? What context could there possibly be that would make sense out of this photo? Our Humorousness column this month is about a website called ExplainThisImage.com.  From just these three pictures … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Republican Brain” by Chris Mooney

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

This month’s Book Spotlight shines on “The Republican Brain” by Chris Mooney.  “Ha ha” you say, “Republican brain.  What did they use to study it, a microscope?  Is it a book of oxymorons?  Did they study leprechauns too?”  Yes, we … Continue reading →

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Sellwood Bridge Update- Construction hits home

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

The Sellwood Bridge construction became a reality for us recently when crews started clearing the businesses from the corner of 6th and Tacoma.  This will be the site for a small city of trailers as City, County, State, Federal, and … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- What’s the laziest way to health?

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

What’s worse than going to bed for a full night’s sleep, but being woken up by a screaming baby exactly halfway through?  Actually, a fascinating BBC article says you should ask what could be better?  It turns out humans aren’t … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Auto detailing AND our summer contests!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

Auto Detailing- Here’s something you might not know about us… we offer auto detailing!  We can’t wash every car that comes through the shop (here’s why), although we do offer free WashMan car washes through Free Car Wash season in … Continue reading →

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Drew’s Kitchen- Velveeta Fudge

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

Yes, you read that right.  Velveeta Fudge.  We don’t know what got into Drew this month, but when he opened up the recipe box this is what he came up with.  He says that it’s one of those things that … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Service? Thanks is more than a word, it means keeping promises

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

Thank You For Your Service? Thanks is more than a word, it means keeping promises. It’s Veterans’ Day again and time to thank all our Veterans for their service.  This, as every year, it’s important to remember that the holiday … Continue reading →

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How To Protect Your Summer Road Trip- Why planning ahead keeps you in the driver’s seat

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

You may be packing the kids into the minivan for a trip to Disney, piling in with your friends for a drive to Burning Man, or heading to Boston to see an old flame, but if you’re planning a road … Continue reading →

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