Category Archives: Feature Articles

Occupy Portland- Report from the front lines of the Class War

Posted on October 25, 2011 by tomdwyer

Warren Buffett famously said “There IS a class war, and MY class is winning”. The Occupy movement put that Class War into the streets, drawing clear battle lines between the top 1% and the rest of us. This month, “Your … Continue reading →

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Looking Closer at LEAP- More detail on a vital program in Portland

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

“Your Car Matters” tries to give you useful and entertaining information, but we don’t always succeed. Last month we had an article in our “Popcorn Shorts” section about the LEAP (Local Energy Assurance Plan), a Portland plan for energy security … Continue reading →

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Meet Brad Witt- Regular guy runs for Oregon District 1

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

David Wu and his tiger suit are gone from Congress, and the people of Oregon’s Congressional District #1 are left to find a replacement. On November 8, Democrats Suzanne Bonamici, Brad Avakian, and Brad Witt will be fighting it out … Continue reading →

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Moving Planet: Portland- Portland’s Contribution to a Global Day of Action

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Extra: Hear our KPOJ radio spot for Moving Planet here, or see the video of the radio spot here. Almost everyone these days knows at least a little about global warming and climate change. Since Portland is the epicenter of … Continue reading →

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Science and History of Climate Change- Learn the science without the hype… from either side

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Is climate change real? Despite what FOX tells us, it seems so. “[The] conclusions have been reviewed and endorsed by the national science academies of every major nation from the United States to China, along with leading scientific societies and … Continue reading →

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Shrinking Your Footprint- What are those carbon offsets you keep hearing about?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Carbon offsets are a way for individuals and businesses to fund large-scale projects to reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses released into the atmosphere. The “offset” concept is based on the idea that amount of carbon (or other greenhouse gas) … Continue reading →

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Free Fun in Sellwood- 5th Annual “Passport to Sellwood” Event

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Our Sellwood/Westmoreland neighborhood is a wonderful place to live and do business. Even in a city known for its strong neighborhoods there’s a special warmth and vibrancy that sets Sellwood apart, but this weekend, August 6th, you can expect even … Continue reading →

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Student Loan Hanging Over Your Head?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

Client tells us about new program to reduce student loan debt We have a wide variety of clients on our Courtesy Shuttle, leading to conversations on a wide variety of subjects. If you are one of the many people with … Continue reading →

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Report Back From Phame Show

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

“Grease” is not just for oil changes Tom Dwyer Automotive has been a strong supporter of PHAME (Pacific Handicapped Artists, Musicians, and Entertainers) for several years now, sponsoring past productions of Secret Garden, Beauty and the Beast, and Once Upon … Continue reading →

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When Will YOU Switch To Synthetic Oil?

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

Synthetic oil is better for you, your vehicle, and the planet. Not so long ago, few people had heard of synthetic oil and even fewer wanted to buy it. Things have changed… crude oil prices are rising, people are keeping … Continue reading →