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		<title>Theater And Acting And Singing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>siemor911</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[welcome to my ciy you may be in and or audition for show here. Also in my city there is broadway shops and shows to watch for your entertainment plase enjoy my city with you here to support ty whame and to make my city what it is amd to have a blast
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>welcome to my ciy you may be in and or audition for show here. Also in my city there is broadway shops and shows to watch for your entertainment plase enjoy my city with you here to support ty whame and to make my city what it is amd to have a blast</p>
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		<title>Rainy Day Photo</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wilks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FreeArtisticPhotos.com has a unique view over photography by offering artistic imagery for free since May 2008.   Yesterday i decided to take a break from the daily routine of staying indoors due to rainy weather and go out to take some photos. So, just as i left the town heading towards the photo location [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://freeartisticphotos.com/rainy-day-photo/">FreeArtisticPhotos.com</a> has a unique view over photography by offering artistic imagery for free since May 2008.</strong> <strong><img src="http://freeartisticphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/Rainy-day-photos.jpg" alt="rainy day photo" width="300" height="199" /> </strong> Yesterday i decided to take a break from the daily routine of staying indoors due to rainy weather and go out to take some photos. So, just as i left the town heading towards the photo location it started raining and it got very windy. I told myself not to worry because the location I&#8217;ve planned to visit was a deserted villa, and i was sure i would get some decent photos inside the house&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Artistic Photography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:35:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wilks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Free Artistic Photos Gallery Hits 500 Free High Quality Images FreeArtisticPhotos.com has a unique view over photography by offering artistic imagery for free since May 2008. 
March 3, 2010 &#8211; Free Artistic Photography announced the addition of its 500 free image, an important milestone for a website continually growing and committed to offering artistic photography.
The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Free Artistic Photos Gallery Hits 500 Free High Quality Images</strong> <strong>FreeArtisticPhotos.com has a unique view over photography by offering artistic imagery for free since May 2008. <br /></strong></p>
<p>March 3, 2010 &ndash; <a title="Artistic Photography" href="http://www.freeartisticphotos.com">Free Artistic Photography</a> announced the addition of its 500 free image, an important milestone for a website continually growing and committed to offering artistic photography.</p>
<p>The website contains the works of Lucian Husac, who&rsquo;s also the founder of this artistic gallery. Lucian started taking pictures as a hobby, but he decided to take this to another level by sharing his beautiful work with people who couldn&rsquo;t afford buying images. &ldquo;Having this website has proved very rewarding not only because I get the chance<strong></strong> to offer my photos for free, but I&rsquo;m also improving my photographic skills feeling constantly challenged to take better images,&rdquo; said Lucian.<strong><img src="http://freeartisticphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/Black-and-white-portrait-photography.jpg" alt="Black and white portrait example" width="251" height="218" /></strong></p>
<p>Freeartisticphotos&rsquo; 500th free picture shows a dramatic sunset and it was taken in the Pacific Ocean by Lucian a few years ago. He constantly surprises his viewers with spectacular sceneries and interesting places. &ldquo;I love travelling and I always carry my camera with me so that my viewers can stay connected to my world&rdquo; says Husac.</p>
<p>Every week, Freeartisticphotos adds around 5 new free images and provides designers, bloggers, advertisers, publications and marketers with a continuous stream of fresh new content. For those interested in artistic photography, the gallery covers many ranges of photography including landscape, people and architecture.</p>
<p><strong>About Freeartisticphotos &ndash; <a href="http://www.freeartisticphotos.com">www.freeartisticphotos.com</a></strong> Founded in 2008, Freeartisticphotos.com is an important provider of artistic photography for viewers all over the world. The website has a remarkable collection of photos which cover a variety of categories: from Nature to People images and many others. It offers high quality pictures for free to anyone who wants to optimise their website or blog photo-content.</p>
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		<title>2010 Beautiful Short Curly Hairstyles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Merkel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Short hair styles never go out of fashion and you can create many trendy hairstyles in your short curly hair. If you want to get a beautiful short curly hair style then you should take acre about some tips and ideas. Getting a stunning short curly hair style is very easy and requires less time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Short hair styles never go out of fashion and you can create many <a class="bold" title="Trendy Hairstyles - http://www.hairstylesguru.com" href="http://www.hairstylesguru.com/">trendy hairstyles</a> in your short curly hair. If you want to get a beautiful short curly hair style then you should take acre about some tips and ideas. Getting a stunning short curly hair style is very easy and requires less time to create.  Short hair is less broken than that of long hair. You can create gorgeous lively curls easily because it is very light weight.</p>
<p>If you are having a naturally curly hair then you can get a curly hair style easily. You just wash your hair and apply little gel or pomade throughout the head when your hair is damp. Then dry your hair by using a blow dryer. Once you have completely done with your hair apply a hair spray to complete the look.</p>
<p>If your hair is straight or wavy then no need worry. You can create a short curly hairdo with the help of hot rollers or curling iron. Apply a roller on your hair when it becomes dry. Use smaller rollers on the top portion of your head and large rollers at the base. Then remove the rollers when it becomes cool on your hair. To finish the look you just add some hair spray on your curly hair style. In this way you can wear it throughout the day.</p>
<p>You can style you curly hair in different way by parting at the center, side or zig zag. See more <a title="Hairstyles Pictures - http://www.hairstylesvillage.com/" href="http://www.hairstylesvillage.com/">hairstyles pictures</a> for curly hair in below.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.easy-hairstyles.com/16/african-american-hairstyles/">African American Hairstyles</a> &#8211; for naturally curly hair<br />
<a href="http://www.easy-hairstyles.com/">http://www.easy-hairstyles.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.hairstylesvillage.com/">2010 Hairstyles</a> &#8211; Latest ideas &amp; Tips<br />
<a href="http://www.hot-new-hairstyles.com/">http://www.hot-new-hairstyles.com/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.hairstylesvillage.com/">Beauty Tips</a> &#8211; Learn some tricks<br />
<a href="http://www.2beautytips.com/">http://www.2beautytips.com/</a></p>
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		<title>Polanski Won Best Director At Berlin Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beverly T. Pruto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roman Polanski, who is under house arrest in Switzerland won the award for best director for &#8220; The Ghost Writer&#8221; last Saturday&#8217;s Berlin festival. The film producer Alain Sarde accepted the award on his behalf. The last time Polanski attended a festival and accepted an award he &#8220; landed in jail.&#8221; He is under house [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Roman Polanski, who is under house arrest in Switzerland won the award for best director for &ldquo; The Ghost Writer&rdquo; last Saturday&rsquo;s Berlin festival. The film producer Alain Sarde accepted the award on his behalf. The last time Polanski attended a festival and accepted an award he &ldquo; landed in jail.&rdquo; He is under house arrest and awaiting Swiss decision for 32-year-old sex case.</p>
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		<title>Your Quick Guide To Buying The Best Pearl Jewelry At Any Price</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jennysampson1</dc:creator>
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Pearls have long been a woman&#8217;s best friend. Pearls enhance the inner glow and radiance of woman whether going to work or going out for an evening with friends or a loved one.
Pearls come in various shades of white, pink, black, and lavender and there are complete sets with both a necklace and a bracelet, [...]]]></description>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in">Pearls have long been a woman&rsquo;s best friend. Pearls enhance the inner glow and radiance of woman whether going to work or going out for an evening with friends or a loved one.</p>
<p>Pearls come in various shades of white, pink, black, and lavender and there are complete sets with both a necklace and a bracelet, or a necklace, bracelet, and earrings to give you that finished look. These can be perfect for any office or casual outing.</p>
<p>When buying pearl jewelry for yourself or someone else, there are few things to consider. The quality of the pearls are based on the pearl&#8217;s luster, nacre thickness, shape, surface texture, size and color.</p>
<p>Once you&rsquo;re ready to hunt for that perfect set of pearls at the jewelry shop, crucially observe the appearance of each prospective pearl.</p>
<p>Do you notice that mirror-like finish on the surface of the pearls?</p>
<p>A high quality pearl has a brilliant mirror-like surface reflection, also known as the pearl&rsquo;s luster. It is the inner glow which best express the pearl&rsquo;s beauty. </p>
<p>You don&rsquo;t want to buy a low quality pearl that looks dull and milky.</p>
<p>Do you notice the coating on the pearl&rsquo;s surface?</p>
<p>Pearls are made up of layers of calcium carbonate called nacre. Nacre is the coating on a pearl surface and it determines how long a pearl will last. Choose a thick pearl nacre about 0.4mm, these pearls will last a lifetime. Thick nacre will also make the pearls more lustrous. Thin nacre will easily cause the pearl&rsquo;s skin to crack or flake over time.</p>
<p>What do you see on the pearl&rsquo;s surface?</p>
<p>While observing the pearl&rsquo;s luster, check out the surface of the pearls for presence of blemishes. Pearls are products of nature, and most of them have slight imperfection on the surfaces. Pearls with excessive blemishes such as cracks, holes or chips are of very low value. </p>
<p>Pearls with slight blemishes or nearly flawless skin are highly recommended as quality jewelry.</p>
<p>What Shapes Are Pearls ?</p>
<p>The most favoured shape for pearls are the round ones, however, that shape can be difficult to find and very expensive. Near round pearls are often preferred by most buyers.</p>
<p>Does the color of the pearl match your skin tone? Or if you are buying them for someone, does it match your their skin tone?</p>
<p>Pearls are available in wide range of colors, from solid black to rosy white pearls. You can choose the appropriate color that would flatter your skin tone and match with your complexion. </p>
<p>Finding the correct color suitable for you will enhance more of your hidden beauty. It is also important to choose the right color if you are planning to buy the pearls as a gift for someone.</p>
<p>When it comes to buying jewelry, pearl jewelry is one of the most beautiful and wonderful pieces to wear and give to your loved ones. Remember that a perfect pearl is hard to find, but if you look at the important aspects of pearls, you may find the a wonderful gift for yourself or for your loved ones.</p>
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		<title>Lady Gaga Won 3 Awards At BRIT Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gregp120</dc:creator>
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Lady Gaga was the queen of the house on Tuesday night in London, taking home 3 awards. She won awards in the categories of, best international breakthrough artist, international female and international album. The awards 30th anniversary saw Gaga breaking a record of the first artist in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Lady Gaga was the queen of the house on Tuesday night in London, taking home 3 awards. She won awards in the categories of, best international breakthrough artist, international female and international album. The awards 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary saw Gaga breaking a record of the first artist in 5 years to win 3 awards in all nominated categories.</p>
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<p>Accepting the awards Lady Gaga gave special thanks to her fans for believing in her and dedicated her performance to late fashion designer, Alexander McQueen, stating &ldquo;This is for Alexander McQueen&rdquo;</p>
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		<title>Pearls As An Everyday Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JennySampson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women all over the world are fascinated by the almost magical allure of pearl jewelry. Pearls are worn by millions of women on a daily basis and there are no shortages of new styles or designs on the horizon anytime soon.  Among many other choices of jewelry, pearls are the preferred choice of many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Women all over the world are fascinated by the almost magical allure of pearl jewelry. Pearls are worn by millions of women on a daily basis and there are no shortages of new styles or designs on the horizon anytime soon.  Among many other choices of jewelry, pearls are the preferred choice of many women because of there classic and elegant appeal.   Pearls are beautiful regardless of the type of pearl you are wearing. From Freshwater pearls to Japanese Akoya&rsquo;s, pearls are truly a classic item and you can be assured that you will look good regardless of what you have on.  While many people still think that pearls are only worn when dressing up for special occasions, the reality is pearls have become an everyday item in addition to the jewelry of choice at black tie events.  Whether you&#8221;re wearing a casual shirt and pants for a shopping spree or your business suit for the work day ahead, pearls should be your jewelry of choice.  Not sure what to do with your pearl jewelry ?  Instead of keeping them hidden in your jewelry drawer, take them out, try them on and start matching them to your outfits.  There are many ways to wear your pearls, just as there are many different styles and colors of pearls to choose from.  Pearl necklaces are incredible versatile and often worn by women as a classic single strand in a variety of lengths.  If you own a classic Princess necklace, 17 to 19 inches long, try wearing it with a nice blouse and a skirt or dress; or match them up with a jeans and a cute top.   Play with your long rope necklace over a sweater or blouse dressed up or down.  Pearl necklace are also great worn with the layered look being popular right now.  If you want that classic look but more of a modest tone, you can always go out wearing pearl earrings in either drop or stud style with a pearl bracelet to match.   Pearl earrings and a simple bracelet are always great to look, so feminine and beautiful.  Pearls have come a long way. It was once thought that pearls were only worn by mature woman, however times have changed and women of all ages and age groups are wearing pearls.   Smaller pieces of pearls look great in young children.   Ladies are well dressed up with pearl jewelry for their prom night.   A bride would shine more on their wedding day and a grandmother would look more elegant, all of them wearing various styles of pearl jewelry.  So as you can seed Pearls look good with everything you wear. If you love your pearls it will show in your confidence wearing them.  Pearls are meant to be worn year round, You can&rsquo;t go wrong with pearls. With pearls you will always look beautiful, timeless and classic</p>
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		<title>Pearl Rope Necklaces: A Different Way To Make A Fashion Statement</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JennySampson</dc:creator>
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Pearls are today&#8217;s finest fashion jewelry for instant elegance and look of class and sophistication. They are considered as prized gems that bring out the best in the woman wearing it. They are worn in different forms of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces and frequently worn on special occasions such as weddings and family gatherings.
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Courier New,monospace"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span lang="en-US">Pearls are today&rsquo;s finest fashion jewelry for instant elegance and look of class and sophistication. They are considered as prized gems that bring out the best in the woman wearing it. They are worn in different forms of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces and frequently worn on special occasions such as weddings and family gatherings.</p>
<p>Pearl necklaces are a favorite of women the world over.  A pretty top, cardigan, jeans or a long evening gown can be matched up with almost any pearl necklace. </p>
<p>One of the most popular type of pearl necklace is called rope pearl necklace. Rope pearl necklaces are a long strand of pearls at least 36 inches in length. <br />Often considered to be one of the most dramatic type of pearl necklaces, It can be worn on a casual day or with an evening waer to make it more elegant and sexy. </p>
<p>Since pearl ropes are lengthy, there are various ways for you to wear it. Have you ever tried experimenting with them? If not, then check out these various ways to wear your pearl ropes and make a cool statement in fashion:</p>
<p> Try doubling your pearls to make a double strand necklace, or even tripled to create a stunning multi-strand pearl choker. This would be perfect for an open neckline gowns or tube dresses.</p>
<p> Tie it in a knot, or tangle it nonchalantly in half-length to get that sophisticated and charming modern look reminiscent of the 1920s fashion.</p>
<p> Excite the crowd with your V-back or backless dress accentuated with the beauty of a rope necklace draped over the shoulder and knotted in the back.</p>
<p> Some rope pearls with several clasps can be broken down into different necklace and bracelet combinations. </p>
<p>Mix and match your pearls with two or more strands of various lengths and color to make a fashion statement.</p>
<p> Wrap your pearl necklace several times around your wrist for that chic and bold bracelet.</p>
<p> Get everyday gorgeous and wear your ropes stunningly with an unbuttoned neckline of a blouse or shirt.</p>
<p> If you want to try something different, wrap your pearls around your waist to serve as an elegant belt matched with your one piece dress or gown.</p>
<p>The versatility of these pearl ropes are endless. Instead of letting it hang down in one big swoop, which is the most common pattern, there are other exciting ways for you to wear your lovely strands of pearls. </p>
<p>Let out your creative skills to have that glamorous look. Take all the time you want and have fun figuring out the different ways to wear your fabulous rope pearl necklace.</span></span></span></span></p>
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		<title>Restring Your Pearls And Say Goodbye To Breakage</title>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: Courier New,monospace"><span style="font-size: x-small">Pearls are often used as an additional glam to your outfit. It is made into various types of jewelry that can be worn anytime and on any occasion to make you look more elegant and classy.</p>
<p>Pearls are made into different styles mainly as earrings, bracelets or necklaces. The pearls used in making bracelets and necklaces are strung together preferably with the use of silk thread.</p>
<p>One good way of taking care of your precious pearls is to restring them from time to time. When your pearls are used often and on a daily basis, you should restring them at least once a year. Restringing them more frequently is better than considering the risk of breaking the thread and losing the entire pieces of your precious pearls.</p>
<p>How would you know if it&rsquo;s already time to restring your beautiful pearls?</p>
<p>The first thing that you need to do is to take your pearls out and have a few good minutes to comprehensively look at them, paying attention to every detail. </p>
<p>If you observe gaps or loosening between the pearls and the knots then your pearls may need to take some break and get restrung. If the pearl necklace or bracelet is not knotted, then the more it requires for you to have it done.</p>
<p>Pearls are known to be naturally soft. Thus the knots in between each pearl serve as a protection to prevent damage from the pearls rubbing against each other. </p>
<p>The idea of you losing the entire strand of pearls and having you pick them up on the floor one by one is really undesirable. The knots in between the pearls will keep you from losing the entire strand and only one or two pieces of pearls will fall off in case that the thread does break.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in"><span style="font-family: Courier New,monospace"><span style="font-size: x-small"><br />The silk used as a thread is a natural fiber that can easily attract dirt and dust in the air, as well as natural body oils. If the knots in between your pearls look very dirty, then it is time to restring them to make them more presentable and still give you that classy look. </p>
<p>How do you get your pearls restrung?</p>
<p>There are many options available for you to get your pearls restrung. First, you can go to your local jeweler and ask them to do the restringing for you. However, there are some jewelry shops that do not offer restringing services even though they sell pearls.  Also, there are shops that send your pearls out to a certain person which may take more time to get it done.</p>
<p>You should also be careful in sending out your pearls to someone. There are some instances that local jewelers would try to trick you by keeping some of the pearl pieces and changing other pearls with a fake one. When you take your pearls, do a pearl count, take a photo of it and note any unique characteristics. This would be very helpful in case something goes wrong with your restrung pearls.</p>
<p>If a local jeweler doesn&rsquo;t sound like a good idea, you can bring the pearls back to the store where you originally bought them. They would be very happy to serve you without any cost.</p>
<p>If you don&rsquo;t want to take the risk of bringing the pearls to the hands of other people, or if you feel adventurous to try something out, then you could restring your pearls yourself. You can try on some designs and new ways to restring them. You can personalize your pearl jewelries. All you need to have is a little bit of practice, patience and time and sooner, you will discover that you could even make your own set of pearls.</p>
<p>Don&rsquo;t forget to restring your pearls as often as necessary. Losing and breaking your pearl jewelries is the event that you don&rsquo;t want to happen. It is difficult to bid goodbye to something as priceless as pearls.</span></span></p>
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