Category Archives: Popcorn Shorts

Popcorn- NASCAR opening prayer you won’t believe

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

God may or may not take sides in sporting events, but it’s traditional to start with a prayer anyway. When called to deliver the invocation for the Nationwide Federated Auto Parts 300, Pastor Joe Nelms really stepped up to the … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Portland man puts stop to uneeded brake job

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

Here’s a story that shows the value of mechanical advice you can trust. A Portland man went into a shop for an $88 brake special, but was told he needed $582 of work. A little research showed he could have … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Oceans on the brink of mass extinctions

Posted on July 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, and are home to almost half of the species on the planet. However, many factors are combining to put this critical resource in peril. In a study to be presented to the UN, … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Millionaires!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

Regardless of what the right-wing punditocracy would have you believe, the Progressive agenda is not driven by irrational jealousy of the rich, nor is the Republicon agenda driven by freedom. Not all millionaires are like the Koch Brothers; in … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders’ letter to President Obama

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

August 2 is coming like a freight train, and we’ll soon find out what our “representatives” will do after they’ve backed themselves into their respective corners. Bernie Sanders, independent Senator from Vermont and one of the strongest voices for a … Continue reading →

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The Geekiest story you’ll ever read

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

If you remember pi, the Greek letter that pops up from your nightmares of high school math, then here’s a message for you- pi is a lie. It’s not wrong as such, but it unnecessarily complicates geometry, trigonometry, polar coordinates, … Continue reading →

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Endless War Act Moves Through Congress

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

You may be one of the few people who has paid attention to HR1540, the National Defense Authorization Act. Even if you are, you probably don’t know about Section 1034, which (among other things)confirms that we are at war with … Continue reading →

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National Debt Clock

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

As you’ve probably heard, Dems and Pubs are fighting over whether or not to raise the debt ceiling. But our debt, deficit, and other factors in our national budget can be a little hard to wrap our heads around. The … Continue reading →

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MediCare For All Is Here At Last!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by tomdwyer

Yes! MediCare for all is HERE! Brought to you by… Senator Max Baucus? Wait, isn’t that the guy who called for “more police” to arrest the people who attended his hearing to even ask about single payer healthcare? Don’t worry, … Continue reading →

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Sellwood Riverfront Park Concerts start in July

Posted on June 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

Now that the weather may actually be changing, it’s time to think about the beautiful summer evenings. In Sellwood, that means the Sellwood Riverfront Park Concerts. Here’s this year’s lineup… July 11- TooLoose Cajun/Zydeco Band (Louisiana dance tunes) July 18- … Continue reading →