Category Archives: 2016 October

Keith Tucker Buys Democracy

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

We’re very proud of our association with Keith Tucker, cartoonist extraordinaire. Keith is the creator of “What NOW?!” Toons, and has a stellar career spanning movies, animation, books, art, and much more. This month we aren’t here to laud Keith … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters, What NOW Toons | Tagged best democracy money can buy, greg palast, keith tucker, palast, toons, tucker | Comments Off

It’s Time To VOTE! Not for President, for our Referral Reward quarterly winner!

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

The big news this month is all about YOU, and who you want to help in the world. We’re in Year 3 of our Referral Reward program, which, just in case you haven’t heard, is where we make a donation … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Feature Articles, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged quarterly, referral, referral reward, vote, yearly | Comments Off

Are we too expensive? How good is a low price on something you don’t need?

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

We’ve seen a few reviews and comments on the InterTubes lately with a common thread: “Tom Dwyer is expensive, but they’re worth it!” That’s not a bad comment to get and we’re obviously grateful that people see real value in … Continue reading →

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The Police We NEED- One solution to the plague of police shootings

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

It’s not news that police in many places have become a real danger to the people they are sworn to protect and serve. Police point to the danger and disrespect they face to justify increasing militarization of tactics and weapons, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Feature Articles, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged blue courage, cjtc, conduct unbecoming, guardian police, king county sheriff, leed, militarization, police, police shooting, police training, protect, sue rahr, training, washington state criminal justice training commission | Comments Off

Drew’s Kitchen- Grilled Corn With Cheese, Lime and Chile (Elotes)

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

Fall may be here, but we’re in denial as we try to squeeze the last little sun out of summer. Join the fight and try this recipe on your grill before the rain makes it impossible… Grilled Corn With Cheese, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Drew's Kitchen, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged cheese, chile, corn, drew, Drew's Kitchen, lime, recipes | Comments Off

Shop Talk- Election Party Update… it’s not good news.

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment comes from our inbound email; an inquiry from a potential client… Hello, I’m hoping you’re able to help me. Recently, I went to [an auto parts store] for a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters, Shop Talk | Tagged auto parts, auto service, comment of the month, customer service, election party, referral, referral reward, Shop Talk | Comments Off

Health Notes- Eat what you’re told to… by the Sugar Industry

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

What do you do if you want a healthy heart? Cut fat, cut cholesterol, and exercise are typical advice, but most people don’t think of reducing sugar as helpful to their coronary health. Why not? It may be because in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Health Notes, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged blame, health, Health Notes, science, sugar, sugar association, sugar industry, sugar research foundation | Comments Off

Book Spotlight- “Hitler” by Volker Ullrich

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

Godwin’s Law is the tongue-in-cheek observation that in online arguments, the longer the discussion continues the probability of a comparison to Nazis or Hitler approaches certainty. It’s a subtle poke at the idea that people resort to Hitler comparisons as … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Book Spotlight, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged book spotlight, books, demagogue, godwins law, hitler, hitler- ascent, michiko kakutani, powells, trump, volker ullrich | Comments Off

Humorousness- SNL Tackles the Presidential Debates

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

The entire 2016 Presidential election campaign could qualify for our Humorousness column, but one gem from a rich mine of Humorousness rose to the top. Saturday Night Live started their 42nd season hot on the heels of one of the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Humorousness, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters | Tagged baldwin, clinton, debate, humor, humorousness, mckinnon, premiere, president, saturday night live, snl, trump | Comments Off

Popcorn Shorts for September 2016

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of … Continue reading →