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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 →

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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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News To Make You Furious- Drinking the Monsanto Kool-Aid

Posted on June 3, 2011 by tomdwyer

Monsanto is one of the largest producers of genetically modified seeds in the world.  India, the second most populous country in the world and constantly plagued by hunger, is an obviously attractive market.  Match made in heaven?  Not exactly.  Monsanto … Continue reading →

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Phame Academy

Posted on May 27, 2011 by tomdwyer

If this is the first time you’ve heard about Phame Academy then you’re about to learn about a group that can change the way you see people with disabilities.  Phame (Pacific Handicapped Artists, Musicians, and Entertainers) was founded in 1984 … Continue reading →

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Voting Against Yourself

Posted on May 26, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Voting is a civic duty. Here are some helpful guidelines for those that do vote but continue to vote against their own best interests… Maintain irrational fears of all things different and use any of the following … Continue reading →

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This is War

Posted on May 26, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Are we now experiencing coordinated class warfare in America?  Worker’s rights are being challenged across America… Who’s calling the shots and who’s fighting back? Governors, state senators, and congressional members are synchronously pushing the same ideological assault. … Continue reading →

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PHAME Academy “Grease”

Posted on May 26, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer Public speaking is one of our most deep-rooted terrors, so imagine the courage of an actor- standing alone in the spotlight, with hundreds of people watching every move.   Now imagine that actor is blind, or has Downs … Continue reading →

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Illahee #6- Beth Noveck

Posted on May 20, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The next speaker in the Illhee Lecture Series says it’s easy for representatives to see constituents as inconveniences, only asking for their input at elections; crippling any possibility of effective representative government. Beth Noveck doesn’t wait to … Continue reading →

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