Category Archives: 2023 October

Tom’s Tidbits- We’re moving! But we aren’t going anywhere at all.

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tomdwyer

Greetings, Since I’m taking a break from political news for a while, I’m not going to comment on its shortcomings. I’m not paying attention so I don’t see the problems, much like a huge chunk of citizens, there doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

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Prioritizing Your Auto Services

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tomdwyer

Prioritizing Your Auto Services It takes much more than a Magic 8-ball. We think we offer the highest quality auto service possible, but is that our greatest value to you? Our most valuable feature may be the way we manage … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- How do we know if you’re on track for service?

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month- How do we know if you’re on track for service? This month, Seth W. asked if he was on track for his power steering flushes… Hi Seth, Just wanted to drop … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Placebo Effect Revisited

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tomdwyer

Placebo Effect Revisited The New York Times and Ted Kaptchuk feed into more confusion about placebo effects. Steven Novella on Science-Based Medicine, Oct 2023 “In a recent editorial for The New York Times, researcher Ted J. Kaptchuk, who directs placebo … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Tempting Treats of Terror

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tomdwyer

Kyle is a wizard in the kitchen, and Halloween is the time for wizards. This month we bring you his Deviled Eyeballs recipe, but the terror goes even further… Scroll on down to Kyle’s Assortment of Appalling Appetizers, then surf … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- Books to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tomdwyer

Books to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, by various authors The World’s attention turned yet again to the Middle East as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict burst into flame… yet again. If you’re like our ‘Your Car Matters’ staff you’re only vaguely aware, … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for October 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023 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 →

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Scary Old Man Dwyer’s Halloween Treats

Posted on September 20, 2022 by tomdwyer

All our Halloween Treats in one shallow grave “They” say there’s been strange goings-on at the old Dwyer Place lately, that old gray building down by the crumbly bridge. Course, “they” say it’s a mighty strange place from the get-go… … Continue reading →

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You have an appointment with the Department of Reality Studies!

Posted on September 21, 2020 by tomdwyer

“My ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Do you believe that? We don’t. Basic science, even basic consensual reality, seems under attack these days. Science and education are increasingly something for the ‘elite’; something to be distrusted by … Continue reading →

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Welcome to THE FUNNY PAGE!

Posted on March 31, 2020 by tomdwyer

THE FUNNY PAGE If you never read our monthly Humorousness column, you see the problem… no one else ever read it either. That’s a shame, too, because there was some pretty funny stuff on it. Once in a while. Well, … Continue reading →