Category Archives: Popcorn Shorts

Free Carwash Season Is Going On Now

Posted on June 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

Beautiful evenings aren’t the only thing that summer brings. The dry weather will bring the dust back to our parking lot. We wrote an article explaining why we don’t pave the lot or wash cars, but our solution to the … Continue reading →

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The Green Thing

Posted on June 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

These kids today… they think they know everything. Now that environmental consciousness is hugely important to children and teens, they think that everyone else needs to be educated. That may be true for many people, but as this short-but-funny story … Continue reading →

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Ta Ta Transparency

Posted on June 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

from Willamette Week) Oregon is one of only four states that allows unlimited political donations from any person or group. The public’s only counterweight is Oregon’s campaign finance reporting system, which is one of the most transparent in the country. … Continue reading →

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Simple App Lets You Take Money From An East Coast Banker’s Pocket

Posted on June 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

In 2010, Tom Dwyer Automotive was a proud supporter of Move Your Money Day, an event which encouraged people to move their money from out-of-state corporate banks to local banks and credit unions. This would keep the capital and interest … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts- A Conference for Tech Creatives

Posted on May 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

What do you get when you combine geeks, makers, hackers, entrepreneurs, students, journalists, thinkers, builders, and assorted techy creatives for two days? We have no idea, and neither do the organizers of Barcamp Portland, May 20 and 21 at the … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts- A Progressive Budget Alternative

Posted on April 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

Paul Ryan’s budget is out, and is the current rallying point for “cuts only” budget enthusiasts. It’s been widely criticized as draconian, redesigning Medicare and giving more tax cuts to the top 2%. Fortunately it’s also seen as a model … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts- Big Brother has his EyePhone on you

Posted on April 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

Apple made a splash in the news this month with their iPhone 4. This time it wasn’t the stunning design or the cool new apps, it was the fact that Apple continually tracks and records the location of your iPhone. … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts- Time to Play “Guess That Price!”

Posted on April 29, 2011 by tomdwyer

Yes, it’s the ever-popular game show where YOU guess the price of an exotic palatial estate. This month’s beauty is a 717-square-foot, 2-bedroom, 1-bath beauty in Buena Park, California, in a neighborhood where the average income is about $57000 per … Continue reading →

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Japanese radiation awareness video for kids

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

In the wake of the crushing disaster, Japanese parents are trying to explain the problems with the Fukushima nuclear plant to their kids. How do you talk about atomic engineering to someone who is just getting used to cups without … Continue reading →

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Comparing Tax Breaks to Budget Cuts

Posted on April 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

The budget battles continue in Congress, and it’s easy to get lost in a sea of numbers. To put things in perspective, here’s a chart comparing the 10 safety-net programs on the chopping block with the cost of the tax … Continue reading →