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ARTS
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Portland
Art Museum Portland's premier art museum boasts a comprehension and
diverse collection of visual arts and is the cultural cornerstone for the
Pacific Northwest. In addition to an extensive permanent collection, the
Portland Art Museum also hosts a number of special exhibitions throughout the
year.
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Oregon
Symphony The Oregon Symphony is the place to be for the sophisticated
music enthusiast. In addition to a world-class reputation and national
notoriety, the Oregon Symphony also offers guest artist performances and
special local programs, which help bring music to the
community.
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Portland
Symphony
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Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is an expansive
center of learning and fun. Comprising exhibits that encourages learning and
challenges the mind, the Oregon Museum of Science also includes the Murdock
Planetarium and the Omnimax Theater.
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Artists Repertory
Theater The Artists Repertory Theater is a cultural landmark and the
oldest Equity Theater in Portland. The Artists Repertory Theater is a
professional theater company offers productions that cover the artistic
spectrum from traditional favorites to contemporary premieres.
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Bodyvox Dance
Company An exhilarating experience for any dance enthusiast, Bodyvox
Dance Company offers inspired performances of bold athleticism and dynamic
expression. Nationally acclaimed as a dance company that lives on the cutting
edge, Bodyvox is committed to bringing a new and vibrant life to the world of
dance in the city of Portland.
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Harlow
House Museum, Troutdale
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SHOPPING |
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Pioneer
Place Pioneer Place is located in the heart of Portland's dynamic retail
district and comprises four city blocks filled with dining, tax-free shopping
and entertainment adventures.
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Washington
Square Portland's landmark shopping center includes no less than five
department stores including Oregon's largest Nordstrom and 140 specialty
stores.
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Lloyd
Center Portland's Lloyd Center Shopping Mall is Oregon's largest
shopping center. Located just blocks away from the Convention Center and
downtown Portland, you can enjoy tax free shopping in one of over 200 specialty
shops.
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Troutdale
Outlet
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Gresham
Farmer's Market
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Shopping
in Gresham
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DINING |
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Portland
Dining Guide
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Jake's Famous Crawfish One of best seafood restaurants
in the country.
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Ken's
Place Great contemporary comfort food. Really delicious! Located at 1852
SE Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland. Call (503) 236-9520.
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The
Heathman Restaurant and Bar Continental French Cuisine in lovely
hotel.
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Wildwood
Restaurant Emphasizing hearty, healthy ingredients found in the coastal
mountain ranges and local farms.
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Mother's
Bistro & Bar Located in downtown Portland, Mother's Bistro & Bar
features recipes from mothers around the world. Using only farm fresh
ingredients, original family recipes and detailed preparation, Mother's home
cooking is a continual favorite.
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Portland City
Grill On the 30th floor of the US Bancorp Building, the Grill not only
offers the best steaks, seafood, and sushi in town--but in addition, a
spectacular view. Their menu is comprised of classic fare with island,
Northwest, and Asian influences.
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Portland
Classical Chinese Garden The Portland Classical Chinese Garden is an
authentic Suzhou-style garden painstakingly recreated from the Ming Dynasty. An
entire city block comprises the city's most delightful oasis of tranquillity
and solitude. Here you can escape the stress of everyday life and enter a world
of balance and harmony.
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Powell's City of
Books Powell's City of Books is the first stop for dedicated book
lovers. Known throughout the world as a mecca for the bookstore dweller, if you
can't find it at Powell's it hasn't been printed.
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Portland
Rose Gardens The city of Portland is home to three nationally acclaimed
rose gardens; The International Test Garden, Ladd's Addition Rose Garden and
the Peninsula Park Rose Garden. The temperate climate of Portland naturally
encourages these beautiful flowers to bloom in abundance and draws tourists
from throughout the world.
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Oregon Zoo Over
one hundred years old, the Oregon Zoo has extensive exhibits of exciting
animals from every area of the world. In addition the Oregon Zoo offers
eclectic summer concerts and behind the scenes tours.
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Accepting An Offer >Responding to Low Offers
The beginning of negotiations is usually the end of many months of hard work for the buyer or seller. The work ahead requires skill in order to maintain a strong position.
Sellers can lose their advantage if they do not counter an offer that a buyer has made. Even if the opening offer is beneath what the seller feels is reasonable, it is advisable for the seller to respond with a slight reduction from the asking price. The most important component in negotiating is good communication.
The best way to handle a low offer is to counter it with definite terms that are favorable to the seller. A counter offer has two advantages: 1) it keeps the buyer interested, and 2) it moves the negotiation forward and gives the buyer the opportunity to submit another offer that the seller is more likely to prefer.
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