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    <title>Oriental Rug Lovers</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:33:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ISAR's Autumn 2008 Newsletter is out!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:55:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>ISAR -</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-10-01T17:55:25Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Need advice</title>
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      <description>What is the best free image editor that you know? I made a bunch of very interesting pictures in Andy Warhol museum, but they have to be edited. Mostly, I need to take out lamp shining, if it's possible.  I . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:59:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Alla  G.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-10-06T02:59:01Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Blender Subways Flood Simulation</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977472136&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>I recently Started working with the Blender 3D program. It is a wonderful program but a little hard to get used to... 
  
 I made a model of an entrance to a subways and created a flood simulation. 
  . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:57:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-10-09T00:57:25Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Check out The Pet Gazette Nov/Dec 08 Issue</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477336&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>http://thepetgazette.com/new/LA/TPG_LA_NovDec_08.pdf</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:01:52 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>ISAR -</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-10-14T16:01:52Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Egg World</title>
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      <description>Egg World is a website that I made for fun a while back that has some random information about me and some of my friends.  
  
 The reason its called Egg World is because we called one of the members from . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:09:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-21T01:09:45Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sonnet ACA 111</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977427522&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>I was sitting in ACA one eleven, 
 when out of nowhere an angel appeared. 
 She had the sanctities of being from heaven. 
 and had great big wings with no bushy white beard. 
  
 I looked at her in a state . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:05:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977427522&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-22T12:05:52Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Compromise of our Chauvinistic Love (Sonnet)</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977427523&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>Lets come to a compromise 
 so that we can both be happy. 
 You promise to be nice, 
 and promise to let me be. 
  
 Promise never to look for me 
 ever again in your life. 
 Promise you'll never go . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:07:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977427523&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-22T12:07:31Z</dc:date>
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      <title>All Hope Is Gone New Slipknot CD Review</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431876&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>So the CD &amp;quot;All Hope Is Gone&amp;quot; Officially came out yesterday the 26th in the United States, but in some countries like Japan its been out since the 20th. So you know what that means. It was leaked . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:09:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977431876&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-27T21:09:30Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Vote</title>
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      <description>I get up early in the mourning, driven solely by the thoughts of the day ahead. I turn on the TV, not watching but listening to every growing lie told by the media. Exasperated by this, I turn the TV off . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:05:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448986&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-15T00:05:32Z</dc:date>
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      <title>True Friend (Essay)</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448988&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>For better or worse, a true friend is there. A true friend is there backing you up on all sorts of struggles and adversaries, no matter how though the situation may seem. A true friend knows exactly when . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:07:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-15T00:07:42Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Danielle Chapter One (short story)</title>
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      <description>The party was planned to have come to an end at 12 p.m but as most parties with alcohol do, this one lasted late into the mid-summer night. Away from unsuspecting neighbors, the party was held in a mansion . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:08:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-15T00:08:46Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Danielle Chapter Two (Short Story)</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977448990&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>“Charles wake up, you’re going to be late for school.” 
  
 “I'm already up mom; you don't have to scream at me. I was just getting ready to go down.” 
  
 Charles quickly put on a rugged wrinkled . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:10:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-15T00:10:09Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sign up today to receive ISAR's complimentary newsletter!</title>
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      <description>For well over a decade ISAR has regularly published a complimentary Newsletter to keep our organization's supporters informed about our plans and activities.    

 Our Newsletters contain a wealth . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:54:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>ISAR -</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-17T12:54:56Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Your Sarcasm Amazes Me/My Hello Kitty Bracelet</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453780&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>I knew it was going to be a bad day when I woke up and had two thoughts pounding inside me head; begging to come out. 
  
  Is the math test today or is it tomorrow?  
  
  It’s always “today” when you . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:46:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-20T00:46:36Z</dc:date>
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      <title>ARE THERE ANY WORDS AND SITUATONS THAT AGGRAVATE YOU?</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977455382&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>For me it's the word 'Correct!' when I just ask for confirmation,  'YES' or 'NO' answer. I know the right answer but I don't want to make a mistake.  

 . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 02:27:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Alla  G.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-09-22T02:27:16Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Tradition Of African Arts And Crafts</title>
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      <description>Africa is a well known for its   art and craft works.   Most of these arts works are found in the form of sculptures, fabric work, decorative items, musical instruments like drums, and paintings. Most . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:35:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Herman Wheeler</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-10-01T09:35:28Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Reach Out</title>
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      <description>Created by the elements 
 to be fragile and frail 
 you try to reach out 
 for help but fail. 
  
 Everyday deeper and deeper 
 you fall into a bottomless pit 
 where it seems you wont be coming back. . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:21:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-13T23:21:31Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Took Away My Smile</title>
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      <description>Looking at your eyes 
 I see why I fell for you. 
 You had that look that said 
 I'm scared and innocent. 
 You seemed like someone 
 that I wanted to be with 
 but little did I know 
 that behind . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:23:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-13T23:23:11Z</dc:date>
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      <title>My Inspiration</title>
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      <description>Your beauty radiates 
 like a thousand stars. 
 Illuminating my day 
 and driving away all 
 temptation for anyone else. 
  
 You provoke every cell 
 in my head to inspiration. 
 Bringing out the best . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:24:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-13T23:24:24Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Fake Fireworks</title>
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      <description>I was on the CNN website just a minute ago and read a story that I would have never imagined.  
  
 It was a story on the Olympics opening ceremony. It was a grand ceremony with excellent pyrotechnic effects. . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:49:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-13T23:49:38Z</dc:date>
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      <title>About Me</title>
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      <description>I straighten my hair everyday, 
 have been since December. 
 Your the one who first suggested it, 
 it's something you should remember. 
  
 I listen to Secondhand Serenade 
 while I shower and shave. . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:06:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977422001&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Carlos  P.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-08-15T05:06:37Z</dc:date>
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      <title>What country makes the best rugs?</title>
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      <description>Egyptian rugs? Persian rugs? Turkish, Afghan, Chinese rugs? Pakistani rugs, Tibetan, Indian? Find out here, but the answer may surprise you. 
   
  

   Continue reading the article:  What country makes . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:41:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-11-19T00:41:07Z</dc:date>
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      <title>12 Wacky Animal Rugs and Critter Carpets (Pictures)</title>
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      <description>Nine mammal, fish and bird rugs. Two bonus mythical creature rugs. And the last one, you decide. 
 
  See the rest of the pictures:  12 Wacky Animal Rugs and Critter Carpets (Pictures)</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:14:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-06-09T19:14:31Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Rugs of India: worth a second look</title>
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      <description>The  rugs of India  have gotten leagues better in the past quarter century. Oriental rug lovers everywhere have started to notice. 
 
  In 2000, India exported $190 million worth of carpets to the United . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 19:49:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977354139&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-26T19:49:59Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Tibetan Rugs (Nepal Rugs)</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353014&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>In 1949 the Chinese invaded Tibet, and inadvertently changed the modern history of Oriental carpets. 

 Before then, Tibetans made rugs for their own uses, which often involved religious ceremonies. There . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 23:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977353014&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-24T23:17:40Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Natural Dyes and Synthetic Dyes in Oriental Rugs</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977348227&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>One of the 'revolutionary' aspects of modern oriental rug production has been the return of natural dyes.  
  
 Not long ago, shoppers who were interested in new  oriental rugs  (or who couldn't . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 21:14:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977348227&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-18T21:14:21Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Where are Oriental Rugs made?</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977345737&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>Oriental rugs are made as far west as Morocco and as far east as eastern China; as far north as Mongolia and as far south as India. Today's most important  oriental rug weaving  areas are in Turkey, . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 00:18:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977345737&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-15T00:18:55Z</dc:date>
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      <title>25 Oriental Rug Identification Tools</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338038&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>Learn these tips and tricks and you too can identify  Oriental rugs .  

 1. If it was woven before World War 2, it is neither a Qum nor a Nain. 

 2. A  Hamadan rug  (made in several hundred different . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 00:04:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977338038&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-04T00:04:31Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Emergency Care for Oriental Rugs</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344181&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>In this article, Emmett discusses what to do with your  Oriental carpet  in the the event of a spill, pet accident, or flood. 
  
 Read the article:  Emergency Care for Oriental Rugs  
  
  If you enjoy . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 22:30:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344181&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-12T22:30:59Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Judging Quality in Oriental Rugs</title>
      <link>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337292&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</link>
      <description>Connoisseurs spend lifetimes weighing which  Oriental rugs  are worthy of their collections. In the end it all comes down to taste, and for you too, your own taste is finally what matters. Still, there . . .</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 20:49:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337292&amp;grpId=3659174697253011&amp;nav=Groupspace</guid>
      <dc:creator>Dave B.</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-05-02T20:49:58Z</dc:date>
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