Category Archives: Feature Articles

Election Night Bash Wrap-up- The good guys won, but what else happened?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by tomdwyer

One of life’s truly horrible experiences is when someone you know dies unexpectedly. There’s a surreal feeling whenever you think of them… “I was just talking to him last week”, or “She seemed so healthy”. We’re experiencing that now when … Continue reading →

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Chatting With The Mailman

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

One of the most interesting things that happens here at the shop is when we get feedback from our listeners or readers on something we’ve talked about, and that’s the case with this article. Most people have heard rumblings that … Continue reading →

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2nd Quadrennial Election Night Bash

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

(Update: The Bash took place on Nov 6, 2012, so if you’re reading this after that date we’re sorry you missed the party) Doors open at 6pm at the Historic Bob White Theatre, 6423 SE Foster Road. It’s a free … Continue reading →

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Summer Contest Roundup

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

Each summer we run a few contests to give you something to do when the barbeques and swimming run out. This year we had a Postcard Contest, an Explain This Image contest, and of course our Car of the Future … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse Into The Pit

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tomdwyer

Follow us on a tour of the infamous Health Care Exchanges (Update 9/24- ObamaCare goes live in Oregon on Oct 1. If you want a look at Oregon’s exchanges, go to CoverOregon.org.) One of the central debates of Obamacare was … Continue reading →

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Guy Fawkes’ Summer Vacation

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tomdwyer

Keeping up on the Occupy Movement Hard to believe that it wasn’t even a year ago… September will mark the one-year anniversary of the occupation of Zuccotti Park and the beginning of the Occupy movement. Since the parks were cleared … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Cruise Control

Posted on August 14, 2012 by tomdwyer

Self-Driving Cars Are Closer Than You Think. One of the coolest things in the movie Minority Report was the self-driving car that docked at the living room wall and did all the work in the high speed chases. It may … Continue reading →

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We’re already thinking Christmas, but please don’t kill us! Our Charitable Giving Calendar needs your vote!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Our normal editorial position at Your Car Matters is that anyone talking about Christmas before Thanksgiving should be shot, but we think we have a good reason for breaking our own rule. We’re starting work on our annual Charitable Giving … Continue reading →

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Catching up with Naomi- What happened to the woman who fought with Les?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

Sellwood seems like a quiet, pleasant neighborhood, but in 2011 it was the scene of an epic battle. In April 2011 we told you about Naomi and Neal Montacre, owners of Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply, who were facing off against … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Service? Thanks is more than a word, it means keeping promises

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

Thank You For Your Service? Thanks is more than a word, it means keeping promises. It’s Veterans’ Day again and time to thank all our Veterans for their service. This, as every year, it’s important to remember that the holiday … Continue reading →