Category Archives: Newsletters
The Powell Memo- Because every road starts somewhere.
The Powell Memo The roadmap to our current situation was drawn in 1971 If you look around at our media/political/corporate landscape, it seems obvious (as Mr. Snydor will say below in his memo, “to any thoughtful person”) that there is … Continue reading
‘Lifetime’ Maintenance? Maybe it’s just not dead yet
‘Lifetime’ Maintenance? Maybe it’s just not dead yet As an auto shop we hear a lot of auto jargon, and one of the most dangerous phrases we hear recently is ‘lifetime’ maintenance or service. Some dealerships offer ‘lifetime maintenance’, and … Continue reading
Shop Talk for July 2022
Leaping into the 21st Century! We stay cutting-edge on our Shop tools, but sometimes we fall behind on our Office technology. Longtime clients will know about our credit card reader, the one that allowed ample time for small talk as … Continue reading
Book Spotlight- “Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury” by Michael Lief
“Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury” by Michael Lief Dwyer Review– by Charles Letherwood This isn’t a new book by any means… almost 25 years old as we write this. But it came highly recommended and I’ve been digging deep. … Continue reading
Health Notes- A Pharmaceutical Scientist Explains How Drugs Know Where to Go in The Body
A Pharmaceutical Scientist Explains How Drugs Know Where to Go in The Body Tom Anchordoquy in The Conversation, June 2022 When you take aspirin for a headache, how does the aspirin know to travel to your head and alleviate … Continue reading
Kyle’s Kitchen- Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Medallions with Fiorentina Sauce
Summer means grilling in Kyle’s Kitchen, so he’s bringing you a wonderful take on one of the most convenient and versatile cuts of pork… tenderloin. This recipe is based on a Tuscan favorite, Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Steak), but you … Continue reading
Popcorn Shorts for July 2022
Cool stuff that’s too small for a big article 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 … Continue reading
Health Notes- Amazing progress in several cancer cures
Health Notes Amazing progress in several cancer cures We ran across two articles discussing amazing progress against the Emperor of Maladies that we thought you’d find interesting. Going back in our own Health Notes archives we found a couple more … Continue reading
Tom’s Tidbits- It’s time to look horror in the face
Greetings, Like a still-reassuring majority of Americans I’m sickened and appalled at the latest mass killing (which was Uvalde when I wrote this, but has already been eclipsed by Tulsa, Philadelphia, and Chattanooga). Among other things I’ve been struck by … Continue reading
Do YOU think Oaks Bottom needs a 7-story building looming over it?
Do YOU think Oaks Bottom needs a 7-story building looming over it? Our local neighborhood jewel may be about to change Oaks Bottom is a wildlife refuge in the center of a major city where you can watch otters play … Continue reading