Category Archives: 2011 December

Popcorn- Fun With Charts And Graphs

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

“A picture is worth a thousand words”, so this month we’d like to show you two charts that are worth at least a thousand words each. The first is a chart of bank consolidations from 1990 to 2009, and which … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Bringing the arts back to our elementary schools

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

CAN, the Creative Advocacy Network, believes the arts are critical to real education. They are working hard to help Portland schools restore arts education for every K-5 student. As you might imagine, there are lots of ways you can help … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Sellwood Holiday Train

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

One Sellwood Holiday tradion you might like to take advantage of is a ride on a real old-fashioned steam locomotive. The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation runs this special event every year. Here’s some more information from their website- “Join Santa … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- Two “60 Minutes” Interviews YOU MUST SEE!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

The decay in our democracy comes in two flavors: legal and illegal. This month, CBS’s “60 Minutes” interviewed two of the men who have been at the center of the rot for decades, whose actions define both the legal and … Continue reading →