Category Archives: Popcorn Shorts

Popcorn- Bringing the arts back to our elementary schools

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

CAN, the Creative Advocacy Network, believes the arts are critical to real education.  They are working hard to help Portland schools restore arts education for every K-5 student.  As you might imagine, there are lots of ways you can help … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Sellwood Holiday Train

Posted on December 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

One Sellwood Holiday tradion you might like to take advantage of is a ride on a real old-fashioned steam locomotive.  The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation runs this special event every year.  Here’s some more information from their website-  “Join Santa … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Headlight Polishing- Before and After

Posted on October 31, 2011 by tomdwyer

This year’s summer is already a brief memory as we get ready to deal with the wet reality of winter.  Good visibility is critical for winter driving safety!  You know that now is a good time to replace those old … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Portland Humanist Film Festival

Posted on October 31, 2011 by tomdwyer

The mission of the Center for Inquiry (CFI) Portland is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. They promote critical thinking and humanist values through education, outreach and social services, and the Portland … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Tom Dwyer’s Holiday Plans

Posted on October 31, 2011 by tomdwyer

Sorry to mention it, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the way.  We thought we’d let you know well in advance about our holiday schedule as well as a couple of our annual features. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 24.  … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Reach out and touch someone… meaningfully

Posted on October 31, 2011 by tomdwyer

As a company we’re active in many causes and organizations because we believe businesses must give back to their communities in order to be successful.  Surprisingly not all companies agree, but people are realizing that every dollar they spend is … Continue reading →

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Roller Coaster Ride Through Free Enterprise

Posted on October 31, 2011 by tomdwyer

Remember the old educational videos they used to show on the days your regular teacher was sick?  Here’s one of them, a 1955 presentation of the National Education Program Workshop.  Join your bubbly instructor Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. as he … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Driving Laws by State

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

Whether you’re planning an out-of-state road trip or an out-of-state move, the vehicle laws of the other states probably fall pretty low on your list of priorities.  That is, until the flashing blue lights appear in your rearview mirror.  Having … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Free Fall Research Page

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

You decide to try skydiving for your birthday, but you get a little too excited and the last thing you see as you leave the plane is your instructor holding your forgotten parachute.  Oops!  Don’t worry, you’ve been to the … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Heat your house with a hair dryer

Posted on October 7, 2011 by tomdwyer

One of the best ways to reduce energy use is conservation, and people are catching on.  As just one example, about 80% of houses built after2000 have double or triple-pane energy-efficient windows, up from only 52% of homes built before … Continue reading →

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