Category Archives: 2011 July

Sellwood Bridge Update- THEY STARTED!!!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

Just a quick update this month…  THEY’VE STARTED! It’s not the major on-land construction yet; in fact, it’s probably not even in-water construction because the bridge engineering isn’t done yet.  They’re probably just gathering the data they’ll need to finish … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders’ letter to President Obama

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

August 2 is coming like a freight train, and we’ll soon find out what our “representatives” will do after they’ve backed themselves into their respective corners.  Bernie Sanders, independent Senator from Vermont and one of the strongest voices for a … Continue reading →

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The Geekiest story you’ll ever read

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

If you remember pi, the Greek letter that pops up from your nightmares of high school math, then here’s a message for you- pi is a lie.  It’s not wrong as such, but it unnecessarily complicates geometry, trigonometry, polar coordinates, … Continue reading →

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Endless War Act Moves Through Congress

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

You may be one of the few people who has paid attention to HR1540, the National Defense Authorization Act.  Even if you are, you probably don’t know about Section 1034, which (among other things)confirms that we are at war with … Continue reading →

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National Debt Clock

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

As you’ve probably heard, Dems and Pubs are fighting over whether or not to raise the debt ceiling.  But our debt, deficit, and other factors in our national budget can be a little hard to wrap our heads around.  The … Continue reading →

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MediCare For All Is Here At Last!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

Yes!  MediCare for all is HERE!  Brought to you by… Senator Max Baucus?  Wait, isn’t that the guy who called for “more police” to arrest the people who attended his hearing to even ask about single payer healthcare?  Don’t worry, … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- What’s the latest on the Fukushima disaster?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

If you don’t know the latest on the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan, you’re not alone.   While we’re subjected to non-stop coverage of Anthony Weiner or the Casey Anthony trial, one of the largest environmental disasters in human history is … Continue reading →

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