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Sellwood Bridge Update- Movin’ smooth… come on down!

Posted on March 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

For the fans of our Sellwood Bridge Update, there’s just not too much to tell you. The bridge is still safe, open, and traffic is flowing freely. There are occasional brief delays from the flaggers, but if you’re relaxed in … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Dog Whistle Politics” by Ian Haney-Lopez

Posted on March 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

Dog Whistle Politics: How Coded Racial Appeals Have Reinvented Racism and Wrecked the Middle Class by Ian Haney-Lopez Campaigning for president in 1980, Ronald Reagan told stories of Cadillac-driving “welfare queens” and “strapping young bucks” buying T-bone steaks with food stamps. … Continue reading →

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Humorousness- Meet Bill Hicks

Posted on March 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

We recently passed an anniversary that was barely noticed at all. Bill Hicks died on February 26, 1994, just over twenty years ago. Who is Bill Hicks? Well, we’re pretty big fans of George Carlin (in fact, we have several … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for March

Posted on March 11, 2014 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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News To Make You Furious- Media Consolidation

Posted on March 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

Media Consolidation- One-stop-shopping for ideas The opening of XRAY-FM is a small victory for the free flow of information, but why? Why should a small, community radio station matter at all? It’s because the overwhelming trend in media since 1996 … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Football is ready to stand alone

Posted on February 12, 2014 by tomdwyer

Greetings! The SuperBowl is one of the few remaining events Americans all gather together for. 108.4 million people watched this year’s game, while by contrast 125.5 million people watched the last episode of M*A*S*H (the highest rated TV show ever). … Continue reading →

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What NOW?!! Toon for February

Posted on February 12, 2014 by tomdwyer

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Is Big Brother your co-pilot?

Posted on February 12, 2014 by tomdwyer

OBD-3 is on the way In 1985 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the first On-Board Diagnostic (OBD-1) systems, requiring an Engine Control Module (ECM) to flash a dashboard light when a critical system was failing. The more comprehensive … Continue reading →

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We’re shocked… SHOCKED!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by tomdwyer

DoD catalogs hundreds of pages of ethical lapses Pick up the paper these days and you’re likely to read about the latest military scandals. The Navy is dealing with bribery, lavish trips, and prostitutes, the Air Force and Navy have … Continue reading →

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Support your local Union Thug!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by tomdwyer

Complete info on the Portland Teacher’s fight On February 5, Portland teachers voted to authorize a strike in their current conflict with the Portland Public Schools (PPS). According to the most recent KATU report, “Both sides gave each other updated … Continue reading →