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      <title>MS Jan Brooks [Signature #81]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[MS Jan Brooks, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America<p>This is long long long long long overdue.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 07:53:28 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Tina Emery [Signature #80]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Tina Emery, McGregor, MN, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:18:28 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Kit Baker [Signature #79]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Kit Baker, New York, United States of America<p>I applaud the new arts funding allocations which have appeared since President Obama took office, and his proposed increases to the NEA and NEH budgets.  However, it has been too long a wait.  We need much more if we are to realize the full and demonstrably unrealized potential of the arts sector to contribute to economic recovery, better education, and greater social cohesion.  We should follow the example of arts stimulus packages in Germany and France, which are much more fit for purpose.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 10:46:48 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. J. Keen [Signature #78]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. J. Keen, New York, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:08:01 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Penny Blubaugh [Signature #77]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Penny Blubaugh, Chicago, IL<p>The arts are one of the best ways to contribute to a struggling economy.  They enrich the soul, engage the mind and bring people together!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:59:02 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Lance Anderson [Signature #76]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Lance Anderson, Chicago, IL, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:42:04 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Patricia Parker [Signature #75]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Patricia Parker, New York, United States of America<p>The Arts reflect and strengthen the heart of a  people. It is imperative, therefore, that we support art in America at every level. In turn, the arts will add to the health and wealth of our country.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:57:25 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Shay G [Signature #74]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Shay G, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:41:54 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Greg Hirsch [Signature #73]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Greg Hirsch, New York, NY]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:52:34 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Tim Errickson [Signature #72]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Tim Errickson, Brooklyn, NY, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:55:45 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Alaina Feehan [Signature #71]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Alaina Feehan, New York, New Zealand]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:24:07 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Tom Oppenheim [Signature #70]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Tom Oppenheim, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Mar 2009 05:42:57 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Michael Premo [Signature #69]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Michael Premo, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:37:15 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Linda Ottery [Signature #68]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Linda Ottery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:46:15 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>ms barbara russell [Signature #67]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ms barbara russell, new york<p>The Albany Arts Business Trip<br />
Written by Barbara Russell 2/4/09 brussell3908@yahoo.com</p>

<p>A half moon glowed in the darken sky<br />
As we said goodbye<br />
To the legislative office building on high<br />
We walked away with a big sigh<br />
Not knowing if the arts funding bill would fly<br />
The art alliance financial reports they can rely</p>

<p>Even the arts industry needs a financial bailout<br />
We can guarantee increased income and sales tax no doubt<br />
When you treat Art as a thriving business it is the new economic route</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:51:20 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Danielle DuClos [Signature #66]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Danielle DuClos, New York, NY<p>The transformative power of the arts is something vital to the country and its citizens.  The development and continued expression of our creativity is what enables us to envision the bright future we are about to create and will continue to create.  The arts go hand in hand with our highest innovations and are integral to this country and must be held in high regard and priority.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 01:43:11 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Timothy Kiefer [Signature #65]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Timothy Kiefer, Wisconsin, United Kingdom]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 01:04:56 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Dr. Margaret Harp [Signature #64]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dr. Margaret Harp, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:50:32 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Peggy Coleman [Signature #63]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Peggy Coleman, New York, NY, United States of America<p>We ask President Obama to work to implement these ideas:</p>

<p>1. Create a dedicated culture unit within the Office of Urban Policy.</p>

<p>2. Establish A Department of Culture and appoint a Secretary of the Arts.</p>

<p>3. Allow the arts to participate in small business and economic development stimulus programs and strategies.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:12:40 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Diane Gauld [Signature #62]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Diane Gauld, New York, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:04:49 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Joseph Bruette [Signature #61]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Joseph Bruette, Green Bay, WI, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 03:36:36 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Tom Oppenheim [Signature #60]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Tom Oppenheim, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:09:57 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Dr Dance Parade [Signature #59]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Dr Dance Parade, New York<p>On Behalf of the Board and the thousands of dancers from DanceParade.org, we are proud to support such a powerful message for Change through Art and Culture.  On May 16th 2009, we will salsa, tango, swing and hustle down Broadway to demonstrate the power of community and diversity, showcasing the cultural and health benefits found in this wonderful art form.  We fully support the government and the public&#039;s participation to protect and foster the arts.<br />
Dance On!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 12:17:29 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Fred Sullivan [Signature #58]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Fred Sullivan, Jersey City, NJ, United States of America<p>Arts is an integral part of our society it is time for our country to take it seriously.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 11:29:53 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Arnold Frogel [Signature #57]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Arnold Frogel, New York, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:25:07 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Leah Rogers [Signature #56]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Leah Rogers, OH, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:40:55 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Jim Glaser [Signature #55]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Jim Glaser, New York, United States of America<p>With the globalization of the manufacturing and service sectors, the arts is the only industry which the US and NYC can truly count on for the future--- BUT we have to invest in it and support it, or it too will fall behind others.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:22:19 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Jenny Rogers [Signature #54]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Jenny Rogers, San Francisco, CA, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:11:31 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Rebecca Kleinberg [Signature #53]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Rebecca Kleinberg, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:44:26 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Dawn Ashcroft [Signature #52]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Dawn Ashcroft, ontario, Canada]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:10:04 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Catherine Peila [Signature #51]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Catherine Peila, New York, New York, United States of America<p>The three points that this platform has adapted and supports are very important to not only the arts of the United States but to our community as a social whole.</p>

<p>thank you for your consideration</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:18:32 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mrs. Liza Green [Signature #50]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mrs. Liza Green, NY]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:57:32 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Jean Gross [Signature #49]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Jean Gross, New York City, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:53:24 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Barbara Burch [Signature #48]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Barbara Burch, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:15:32 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Shaneika Montier [Signature #47]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Shaneika Montier, Danbury, CT, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:00:06 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Nicole Marshall [Signature #46]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Nicole Marshall, Brooklyn, NY, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:29:27 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Anthony Attard [Signature #45]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Anthony Attard, Iklin, Malta]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:39:42 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Bruce Rosen [Signature #44]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Bruce Rosen, NY]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:14:34 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Sibyl Economos [Signature #43]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Sibyl Economos, New York, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:55:37 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Christopher Hibma [Signature #42]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Christopher Hibma, New York, NY<p>Please let me know if I can be of service in any way. Thank you.</p>

<p>Christopher Hibma<br />
Associate Director<br />
Sundance Institute Theatre Program</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:37:39 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Maria Sarro [Signature #41]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Maria Sarro, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:00:38 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mrs. Madge L. Brenner [Signature #40]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mrs. Madge L. Brenner, Seattle, WA]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:06:50 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Carlin Wragg [Signature #39]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Carlin Wragg, NY]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:47:11 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Courtney Bolton [Signature #38]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Courtney Bolton, NY, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:02:24 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr Conor Welch [Signature #37]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr Conor Welch, New York, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:02:40 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. Kim Boriin [Signature #36]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. Kim Boriin, New York, NY, United States of America<p>Please consider the heart and soul of the citizens of the United States of America.</p>

<p>Thank You so much,</p>

<p>Kim Boriin, NY, NY</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:44:15 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Erin Eisenberg [Signature #35]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Erin Eisenberg, New York, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:43:23 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. NICK CURTO [Signature #34]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mr. NICK CURTO, New York City, NY, United States of America<p>ALL OUT ARTS (AOA), now in its 16th year, brings together the diverse artistic, organizational, political and financial resources of the LGBT community to foster awareness of the value of LGBT arts, and to fight intolerance by supporting and presenting LGBT arts and artists to both the LGBT Community as well as the general public. Our long-term goal/commitment is to create the very much needed ALL OUT ARTS CENTER (AOAC) to be located in New York City. It will permanently house LGBT creative expr</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Mrs. Shaheeda Abdush-Shaheed [Signature #33]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mrs. Shaheeda Abdush-Shaheed, NY, United States of America]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:13:54 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mrs. Krista Manrique [Signature #32]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mrs. Krista Manrique, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:35:16 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms. Kate Newburger [Signature #31]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms. Kate Newburger, New York]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:25:39 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Ms Seren Divine [Signature #30]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ms Seren Divine, Massachucetts]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:34:50 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Mr. $teven Ra$pa [Signature #29]</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:19:33 UTC</pubDate>
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