Category Archives: Newsletter Columns

Planning ahead protects your Summer

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Renting a vehicle may even protect it a little more Updated 6/25/2024 If you’re planning a road trip this summer then this article is for you! It might be impossible to avoid bad weather, annoying family, or expensive tourist traps, … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Portland Summer Fun

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Greetings, I’m taking a break this month to enjoy the summer. Why not join me? Here are a few links to take advantage of everything Portland has to offer… Summer Free for All – Cultural Events– City-wide concerts and movies … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- It’s not a book, but it’s about books… “Protecting the Most Benign Institution”

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

“Protecting the Most Benign Institution” by Rebecca Gordon (from the article) “…Name any public institution — the U.S. military, say, or a county welfare office – and it’s bound to have its negative aspects. Maybe you appreciate that … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Old Glory Fruit Pizza

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

That 4th of July picnic is almost close enough to taste. Leave the brisket and burgers to the folks who don’t mind standing over a fire on a 100° day… you’ll handle the dessert! And you’ll handle it in style … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

(Note: This article is from 2021, but we’re running it now because it’s still painfully relevant and enlightening) Just 12 People Are Behind Most Vaccine Hoaxes On Social Media, Research Shows (NPR, May 2021) “Researchers have found just 12 people … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- June 2024

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Current Special Offers Car Wash Coupon Season is Back! You’ve waited since last fall for this… June in Portland doesn’t just mean beautiful weather, it also means Car Wash Coupon Season at Tom Dwyer Automotive! The summer heat will soon … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Don’t do it because you should. Do it because you can.

Posted on May 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

Greetings, I noticed something interesting about our newsletter stories this month. Our three Feature articles involved a conference about Oregonians coming together to fight Climate Change, our program to offer shop discounts to encourage people to buy carbon offsets, and … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts

Posted on May 21, 2024 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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Shop Talk- Do you have senior or veteran discounts?

Posted on May 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month George V. had a the most recent, and most straight-to-the-point version of a question we’re often asked… What about senior or veteran discounts? Sorry, but we don’t have senior or veteran discounts. We offer few discounts … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Discovery of Global Warming” by Spencer Weart

Posted on May 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

“The Discovery of Global Warming” by Spencer Weart (from the publisher) “In 2001 a panel representing virtually all the world’s governments and climate scientists announced that they had reached a consensus: the world was warming at a rate without precedent … Continue reading →

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