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WADE RATHKE is the founder of ACORN, Chief Organizer at ACORN International, and Author of "Nuts & Bolts", "Citizen Wealth", "Global Grassroots", and "The Battle for the 9th Ward".

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Lawrence Powell, The Accidental City, and Walking the Bridge of the Enjoyment Culture

Coffee May 28, 2012 by digital

New Orleans    Speaking in the Fair Grinds Coffeehouse Common Space in a book signing event organized by the Faubourg St. John branch of the Maple Street Bookstore, Lawrence Powell, Tulane University professor conceded that when he first agreed to write what he hoped would be 300-400 history of New Orleans in 2006 in the aftermath of …

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Great Coffeehouses of Mexico City

ACORN International Coffee May 20, 2012December 9, 2019 by digital

Mexico City     Fair Grinds Coffeehouse is constantly trying to learn more about our fairtrade coffee and other coffeehouses and how to source and serve our community better.  On our website the “Around the World” section introduces our customers to good coffee experiences in other countries, especially as we expand the search. Mexico City is one of …

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The Green Footprint of Fairtrade Green Coffee Beans and the Port of New Orleans

Coffee May 11, 2012 by digital

New Orleans     Consider these facts if you will: From Wikipedia:   As the country’s major coffee-handling port, the Port of New Orleans has 14 warehouses covering over 51 hectares of storage space and six roasting facilities. Coffee Handled Here. New Orleans is the nation’s premier coffee-handling port, with 14 warehouses, more than 5.5 million feet of …

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