Exploring more of Portland (05/25/08)

Northwest District or Nob Hill area of Portland is sometimes now refered to as the Alphabet District.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:24:19 -0700

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Northwest District or Nob Hill area of Portland is sometimes now refered to as the Alphabet District.

David lived in this neighborhood for a short while towards the end of the 90's.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:24:46 -0700

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David lived in this neighborhood for a short while towards the end of the 90's.

It has usually been know simply as Northwest, and apt, as this part-upscale, part-bohemian enclave could very well be the epicenter of Pacific Northwest panache.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:25:11 -0700

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It has usually been know simply as Northwest, and apt, as this part-upscale, part-bohemian enclave could very well be the epicenter of Pacific Northwest panache.

It's also the perfect base for shopping, dining, and exploring Portland's best attractions.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:25:36 -0700

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It's also the perfect base for shopping, dining, and exploring Portland's best attractions.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:25:59 -0700

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Craftsman- and Old Portland-style houses are packed tightly together with grand old apartment buildings and sleek new condominiums, within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:26:31 -0700

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Craftsman- and Old Portland-style houses are packed tightly together with grand old apartment buildings and sleek new condominiums, within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shops.

The Portland Streetcar terminates here, connecting the district to the Pearl District and Downtown Portland.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:27:10 -0700

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The Portland Streetcar terminates here, connecting the district to the Pearl District and Downtown Portland.

This was one of the trendy stops to see, especially if you are a tea lover, it's know as Tea Chai Te

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:27:42 -0700

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This was one of the trendy stops to see, especially if you are a tea lover, it's know as Tea Chai Te

The district stretches west to east from the base of the West Hills to I-405, and north to south from NW Nicolai St. and the Willamette River to W Burnside St.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:28:17 -0700

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The district stretches west to east from the base of the West Hills to I-405, and north to south from NW Nicolai St. and the Willamette River to W Burnside St.

It borders the neighborhoods of Forest Park and Hillside on the west, Northwest Industrial on the north, the Pearl District on the east, and Goose Hollow on the south.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:29:01 -0700

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It borders the neighborhoods of Forest Park and Hillside on the west, Northwest Industrial on the north, the Pearl District on the east, and Goose Hollow on the south.

Crystal, David and Dale enjoyed there breakfast here so much yesterday, we took everyone to breakfast the next day.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:29:41 -0700

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Crystal, David and Dale enjoyed there breakfast here so much yesterday, we took everyone to breakfast the next day.

Old Wives Tales was a favorite spot of Crystal and David's when they lived here.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:30:24 -0700

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Old Wives Tales was a favorite spot of Crystal and David's when they lived here.

They have a large gluten free, organic, vegan menu.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:31:09 -0700

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They have a large gluten free, organic, vegan menu.

After breakfast we went to Peoples Food Coop.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:31:50 -0700

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After breakfast we went to Peoples Food Coop.

This great little coop is located at 3029 SE 21st Ave, in the Southeast District of Portland.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:32:25 -0700

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This great little coop is located at 3029 SE 21st Ave, in the Southeast District of Portland.

Peoples is a community-owned, full line natural foods store.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:33:06 -0700

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Peoples is a community-owned, full line natural foods store.

Because Peoples is owned by the community & not by an individual, they can genuinely focus first on their customers & the services that they provide for them, not on the profit they make fr ...

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:33:40 -0700

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Because Peoples is owned by the community & not by an individual, they can genuinely focus first on their customers & the services that they provide for them, not on the profit they make fr ...

Their priority is to provide the best, most wholesome food available at the lowest price possible.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:34:18 -0700

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Their priority is to provide the best, most wholesome food available at the lowest price possible.

They believe in safe, sustainable growing and manufacturing practices.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:34:53 -0700

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They believe in safe, sustainable growing and manufacturing practices.

When you shop at Peoples you join us in supporting local farmers, producers, and craftspeople.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:35:24 -0700

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When you shop at Peoples you join us in supporting local farmers, producers, and craftspeople.

Peoples commits to a model of human cooperation.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:35:56 -0700

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Peoples commits to a model of human cooperation.

They focus their energy on building community , revitalizing the local economy, and promoting healthy connections to their bioregion and the earth.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:36:24 -0700

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They focus their energy on building community , revitalizing the local economy, and promoting healthy connections to their bioregion and the earth.

They realize these goals through conscious product selection, mindful business practices, and the fulfillment of cooperative principles.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:36:56 -0700

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They realize these goals through conscious product selection, mindful business practices, and the fulfillment of cooperative principles.

EVERYONE! is welcome at Peoples.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:37:32 -0700

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EVERYONE! is welcome at Peoples.

The most important way you can support Peoples and its mission is to shop there!

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:38:08 -0700

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The most important way you can support Peoples and its mission is to shop there!

Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:38:40 -0700

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Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.

In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:39:11 -0700

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In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.

Peoples commits deeply to its cooperative principles.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:39:47 -0700

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Peoples commits deeply to its cooperative principles.

The following is a list of the 7 Cooperative Principles that guide Cooperatives around the world in achieving and activating their values.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:40:21 -0700

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The following is a list of the 7 Cooperative Principles that guide Cooperatives around the world in achieving and activating their values.

1) Voluntary and open membership..........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:41:02 -0700

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1) Voluntary and open membership..........

They're open to everyone who wants to use their services and who is willing to accept membership responsibilities.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:41:46 -0700

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They're open to everyone who wants to use their services and who is willing to accept membership responsibilities.

2) Democratic member control........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:42:38 -0700

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2) Democratic member control........

They're a democratic organization controlled by their members, through votes and elected representatives.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:43:20 -0700

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They're a democratic organization controlled by their members, through votes and elected representatives.

3) Members economic participation.........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:44:00 -0700

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3) Members economic participation.........

Members contribute equally to and democratically control the capital of Peoples Food Cooperative.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:44:49 -0700

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Members contribute equally to and democratically control the capital of Peoples Food Cooperative.

4) Autonomy and independence........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:45:52 -0700

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4) Autonomy and independence........

They're an autonomous organization controlled by members. They cannot be bought!

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:46:40 -0700

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They're an autonomous organization controlled by members. They cannot be bought!

5) Education, training and information.........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:47:19 -0700

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5) Education, training and information.........

They provides education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees, so they can contribute effectively to co-op development.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:47:45 -0700

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They provides education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees, so they can contribute effectively to co-op development.

6) Cooperation among cooperatives.........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:48:12 -0700

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6) Cooperation among cooperatives.........

They serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together with other co-ops through regional, national and international structures.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:48:38 -0700

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They serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together with other co-ops through regional, national and international structures.

7) Concern for community.........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:49:03 -0700

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7) Concern for community.........

While focusing on member needs, they work for the sustainable development of their community.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:49:30 -0700

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While focusing on member needs, they work for the sustainable development of their community.

Peoples Food Cooperative cultivates a thriving local economy by integrating ecological responsibility,

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:49:55 -0700

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Peoples Food Cooperative cultivates a thriving local economy by integrating ecological responsibility,

local food systems and cooperative ownership with equitable business practices in a lively community marketplace.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:50:23 -0700

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local food systems and cooperative ownership with equitable business practices in a lively community marketplace.

A passionate community working together for sustainability, progressive land and animal stewardship, human rights, social and economic justice.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:50:52 -0700

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A passionate community working together for sustainability, progressive land and animal stewardship, human rights, social and economic justice.

Thriving Cooperative & Local Economies.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:51:19 -0700

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Thriving Cooperative & Local Economies.

A safe welcoming community where all are valued.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:52:04 -0700

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A safe welcoming community where all are valued.

Democratic workplace where all workers voices are valued.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:52:30 -0700

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Democratic workplace where all workers voices are valued.

Access to healthful foods our customers can trust.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:52:56 -0700

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Access to healthful foods our customers can trust.

Their building methods and materials, as well as our operational techniques,

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:53:22 -0700

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Their building methods and materials, as well as our operational techniques,

Peoples fosters empowerment and enhancement of community through services and programs.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaBoyZ05) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:53:48 -0700

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Peoples fosters empowerment and enhancement of community through services and programs.