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Illahee- Elinor Ostrum

Posted on August 15, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Don’t miss the final event from the folks at the Illahee Lecture Series, they’ve been quietly building to the big finish of their 2011 season with Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrum. “The Commons” are the parts of … Continue reading →

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Business Fleet Services

Posted on August 15, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, In business, your vehicles are critical… every minute they’re off the road costs your company. Since 1981, we’ve provided precise service and maintained client satisfaction rates over 99%… but did you know we also offer programs specifically … Continue reading →

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Moving Planet- Portland… a climate action fest!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by tomdwyer

350ppm (parts per million) is the level determined by scientists to be the maximum safe level of carbon in the earth’s atmosphere for maintaining life. We are currently at 390ppm and rising- not safe! The international organization 350.org was created to highlight this … Continue reading →

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Free Fun in Sellwood- 5th Annual “Passport to Sellwood” Event

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Our Sellwood/Westmoreland neighborhood is a wonderful place to live and do business. Even in a city known for its strong neighborhoods there’s a special warmth and vibrancy that sets Sellwood apart, but this weekend, August 6th, you can expect even … Continue reading →

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Popcorn- Tours of net-zero house August 13

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Matt Briggs, creator of the multi-award-winning film “Deep Green” is a Portland local, and his Lake Oswego home is an example of how existing homes can be retrofitted to be carbon neutral. He’s offering tours of his home and bringing … Continue reading →

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Sellwood Bridge Update- Drilling continues; mystery dock solved

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

Last month we told you that work has started on the new bridge, in the form of in-water drilling for soil samples. This month’s update is boring… that is, boring for samples will continue in-water through the end of the … Continue reading →

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Participation in Power

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Hypocrites of the Right love to portray themselves as fiscal conservatives and defenders of freedom. They claim to stand against overreaching government policies they say are killing job creation and turning us into economic slaves. Sure, there … Continue reading →

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New Allegiance

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, As a kid, my school days started with the robotic recitation of the pledge of allegiance. The original Pledge was written in eighteen ninety two by socialist, Francis Bellamy to be used by any nation. It was … Continue reading →

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Loyalty to Wealth

Posted on August 2, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, RepubliCons,… the corporate enabled masters of media spin,… claim an election “mandate” to slash government spending, gut government power, and balance the budget to save us from fiscal Armageddon. I remember it differently. I heard promises of … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by tomdwyer

Most people have heard the “I’m Just A Bill” song on Schoolhouse Rock on Saturdays. In this somewhat simplified version of the legislative process, we learned that laws originate with citizens who contact their elected representatives to help them solve … Continue reading →