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From vehicle maintenance to community issues, Tom covers what matters to drivers in Portland.

Tom’s Tidbits- Imprisoning the messenger- more on Bradley Manning

Greetings! The “Rule of Law” has been under attack in this country intensely since 2000. As citizens we might no

Keith’s “What NOW?” Toon of the Month

You can only see it here…

Movie Fans, Here’s Your Chance! Help us stand out at the Moreland Theater

We try to be pretty selective with our advertising. Aside from KPOJ and the Sellwood Bee, we don’t appear in

Shop Talk- Why do we charge for diagnostic time?

There is a world of difference between a free estimate for known repairs and a diagnostic procedure for difficult, intermittent

Report from the VFP rally- Hundreds marched, no one cared. Success?

(by Charles Letherwood) On March 19, Tom Dwyer Automotive was a proud endorser of the Veteran’s For Peace Rally commemorating

D.I.Y. Auto Maintenance Tips- A HOME TEST for halogen fluid!

Don’t pay dealer prices! There’s an easy home test for your halogen headlight fluid! Halogen headlights are much brighter than

Drew’s Kitchen- Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

12 ozs of bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 5 large garlic cloves, minced 1 cup whipping cream 1 cup half

Sellwood Bridge Update- You’ll never believe THIS…

We weren’t even going to have a bridge update this month. Although the Sellwood won the design process award last

Health Notes- Radiation primer for the Fukushima disaster

The horrific disaster in Japan has captivated the world, and is creating more questions as it develops. The prevailing air

Japanese radiation awareness video for kids

In the wake of the crushing disaster, Japanese parents are trying to explain the problems with the Fukushima nuclear plant

Comparing Tax Breaks to Budget Cuts

The budget battles continue in Congress, and it’s easy to get lost in a sea of numbers. To put things

Have you ever wanted to be a lobbyist?

On April 7, The Oregon Conservation Network will be heading for Salem for Lobby Day, an event to present environmental

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Tom's Blog

Tom’s Tidbits- Imprisoning the messenger- more on Bradley Manning

Keith’s “What NOW?” Toon of the Month

Movie Fans, Here’s Your Chance! Help us stand out at the Moreland Theater

Shop Talk- Why do we charge for diagnostic time?

Report from the VFP rally- Hundreds marched, no one cared. Success?

D.I.Y. Auto Maintenance Tips- A HOME TEST for halogen fluid!

Drew’s Kitchen- Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

Sellwood Bridge Update- You’ll never believe THIS…

Health Notes- Radiation primer for the Fukushima disaster

Japanese radiation awareness video for kids

Comparing Tax Breaks to Budget Cuts

Have you ever wanted to be a lobbyist?

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