CARFAX Debunked
Used car buyers trust CarFax to learn the complete history of a car, but the report could be missing vital information—especially in Oregon. Read More
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Corvallis Celebrates Car Free Day!
With nearly every Corvallis location within a 15-minute bike ride of every other location, there’s almost no reason not to bike, run, or walk more often than you drive. Read More
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Why Corvallis’ Plastic Bag Ban Isn’t Enough: Paper Recycling Isn’t Perfect
Corvallis’ plastic bag ban means that grocery stores will now stock paper bags for customers—but that paper isn’t recyclable forever. Read More
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Alcoholics Anonymous: The Good, The Bad, and Corvallis’ Alternatives
Alcoholics Anonymous can be supportive and beneficial for many—but for those whom AA doesn’t quite fit, Corvallis offers a variety of alternatives to help deal with drug and alcohol addiction problems. Read More
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Artist Profile: Caradon
Donna Beverly and Carolee Clark are long-time friends, each with a unique artistic style—combined, however, their creations take on a form all of their own. Read More
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The iPhone 5: Apple’s Reality Distortion Field
Apple's claim that the new iPhone is the thinnest and lightest is patently false. Read More
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David: Apple’s Customer Service Fail
Apple now has a computerized customer service system that tricks callers into thinking it's a real person. Read More
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Culture Fail: In Defense of Organic
The prices of organic produce come closer to representing the true ecological cost of growing, for example, a bell pepper; it’s not paying for itself at the expense of depleted soils and depleted fossil fuels. Read More
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Picks of the Week – Local Music Scene!
The Corvallis Advocate’s Local Picks of the Week – Music Scene! Read More
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Corvallis’ Own Sick Town Derby Dames Need A New Practice Space
The Sick Town Derby Dames are facing a major dilemma—where to find a new practice space. Read More
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BUSTED: Corvallis Traffic Fines—Where Does the Money Go?
Traffic fines are meant to be painful—our system needs improvement, but the fines are no conspiracy. Read More
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Gleaners: Saving Dinner from the Dustbin
About 40 percent of all food in the U.S. is wasted—the Mary’s River Gleaners in Corvallis is on a mission to direct this overabundance to low-income individuals. Read More
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