Category Archives: 2011 August

Drew’s Kitchen- Shrimp And Snow Pea Stir Fry

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

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!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

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

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

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?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

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

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

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

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

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

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

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 →