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      <title>Babies Rule @ 123RF!</title>

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   Babies Rule! 
  There's a saying from Vincent Van Gogh, &amp;quot;If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.&amp;quot; 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000049</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-06-30 04:42:04</pubDate>
  
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      <title>The Ultimate Keyword Guide part1</title>

    <description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Keyword Guide 
  Hello there 123RF contributors! Check out what we've come up for you with the aim to enhance the accuracy of keywording and description for 123RF Submissions. Here we are sharing a series of guides for you to follow that will lead to a better 123RF for everyone. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000048</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-06-18 01:45:06</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Have a Great Fourth of July!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In the United States, Independence Day, or more commonly known as the Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the &amp;quot;birth&amp;quot; of United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain on July 4, 1776. 
  This is a day when the entire nation come together to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed and fought for their country's independence. Similar to a summer-themed event, it is a common sight for firework displays, public parades, carnival, sports &amp;amp; games, family get-togethers and streams of red, white and blue decorations.  If you want a “picture” of what the Independence Day is all about, may we suggest you to take a short tour down our public lightbox section. The lightboxes there are specially dedicated for this up-coming celebration, thus you'll find great images that will provide you with valuable insights into this amazing celebration. 
  Independence Day Lightbox
 


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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000047</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-06-15 22:25:58</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF's Father's Day Lightbox</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ According to the Wikipedia, Father's Day is a celebration that came about in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating the joy of fatherhood and parenting. Thus, every Father's Day should just be as important a celebration as Mother's Day, right?For many of us, our father has always been our hero, our pillar of strength, the person whom we admire and respect. They have always come in handy especially when we need a free ride or get things fixed or getting some good-old advice (Confession: all advice will pass through a filter system called stubborness before we finally digest them). 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000045</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-05-23 03:36:28</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Mayday Special Extravaganza - 30% Extra Credits! 30% Off Subscriptions!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ With Prices Sent CRASHING DOWN for the whole month of May, it's only apt we unveil 123RF's May Day Special Extravaganza!For the entire month of May, 123RF customers will enjoy: 
  
  30% Extra Credits when you buy ANY 123RF Credit Package OR 
  30% Discount on ANY 123RF Subscription Package 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000044</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-05-05 20:30:45</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF.com Unveils the EVO Label</title>

    <description><![CDATA[May 2, 2008 - Royalty-free stock image provider 123RF.com unveils EVO images today, which promises to deliver unique, high quality content with strong stock orientation to all customers.Stephanie Sitt, the VP of Sales and Marketing for 123RF states that, “The EVO Label represents a dawning of a new breed of imagery that is especially relevant to the dynamic and changing needs of clients. Clients can expect EVO images to be of the highest technical quality and with some level of exclusivity as the license for EVO image comes at a small premium. EVO is specially tailored for clients who are looking for something not too costly and yet not so readily available at all microstock sites.”Sitt adds, “Contributors to the EVO Label have been carefully selected for their impressive and consistent work and are well recognized figures among the ranks of Contributors at 123RF. We believe that contributors with a flair for excellence deserve due recognition and should be granted a position in EVO. Contribution to EVO is a by invitation-only and portfolios of possible candidates are evaluated by a panel consisting of experienced directors of photography and art directors. The criteria for selection are a good eye for highly stock related shots, good composition and lighting. To ensure that customers will only get the best, all EVO submissions goes through several stages of stringent approvals to ensure quality control and high relevancy. In addition to that, we will be sourcing for suitable partner suppliers to include their library into EVO as well in the near future. “Contributors who have been invited to EVO can submit up to 20 images a day for consideration. Available only under credit downloads, EVO Contributors will include their image under any of four price tiers. These tiers are Silver (5 to 20 credits), Gold (10 to 40 credits), Titanium (20 to 80 credits) and Platinum (40 to 160 credits).EVO images shall be included among the 123RF basic search results and will have a small EVO logo underneath each thumbnail. Clients with the help of advanced search filters, can opt to exclude or to search exclusively from the EVO Label. “123RF will only add 500 to 1,000 images per working day to ensure high relevancy and that the database remains fresh always.” adds Sitt.EVO will undoubtedly bring new clients seeking high quality images at reasonable prices into 123RF and level the playing field as the entire image collection at 123RF continues to be diverse and yet relevant. 123RF will be at the forefront by developing new tools, generating new ideas and revolutionizing new concepts all in an effort to bring clients ever closer to alternative sources of imagery. Sitt concludes by saying that, ”EVO is the beginning of a whole new evolution in the industry.”]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000043</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-05-02 04:59:56</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Announcement: With Change, Comes Progress!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In 2008, 123RF gears up for a change... 
  Come March 2008, we're introducing some welcomed changes to 123RF! With this change however, all things pleasant will still remain. All 123RF content will stay just as good if not better. In addition to that, this transition will see 123RF offering new and interesting tools that will help you locate better images faster and at a fraction of the effort.  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000041</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-03-03 21:29:41</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Change Your Watermark Positions for Better Visibility!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ For some time now, we have thought that perhaps we should reposition our watermark but for the life of us, we can't seem to figure out the perfect position! So we thought, why not give the Contributors the chance to decide for themselves?
   And a few months down the road... you now can! The tool can be found at: http://submit.123rf.com/watermark_pos.php so do log in first before heading there.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000037</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-01-03 21:36:44</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Merry Christmas &amp; Happy New Year!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[   ­May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace, The gladness of Christmas ­give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love.Merry Christmas &amp;amp; Happy New Year to all 123RF Members &amp;amp; Contributors alike! Warmest regards from all of us at 123RF.com!(C) Burcu Arat Sup (BADBOO) - 123RF.com  ]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000036</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-12-23 23:51:16</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Lightbox + Slideshow = LightShow!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ What happens when you combine a Lightbox and a Slideshow? Well, you get a LightShow! What is it? Here's a sample:
   To make it even more useful, we've even built in a referr­al program right into the LightShow! So show it off to the world! 
Images used for 123RF's 2­008 Calendar


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  How to Create Your Very Own LightShow:
  
   Start by creating a new Lightbox!­ 
   Then, you go about adding great visuals into your Lightbox. You may add any image on 123RF to your LightBox, not only your own images! 
   Next, edit the Lightbox and change it into a Public Lightbox! 
   Give it the necessary comments etc. 
   Access your profile page. 
   Locate the list of your public lightboxes towards the right of the screen.
   Click the link to your newly created Lightbox. 
   L­ocate the LightShow section, copy and paste the code to your Blog or Web Site!
   Do feel free to customize the LightShow to fit your needs. Remember to alter the ref code b­ecause that will bring you referral fees when someone you send to us clicks on your LightShow!
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000034</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-11-15 04:00:05</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Winner of Flaunt-It Competition Collects Prize</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ It was indeed an unforgettable day for Lee Sze-Min
as she picked up her prizes at 123RF's office recently. Lee, the
overall Grand Champion of 123RF's Flaunt-It Design Competition and Winner
of Round 3, took home a 15&amp;quot; Apple MacBook Pro and a 6&amp;quot; x
11&amp;quot; Wacom Intuos 3. 

  The petite Malaysian was thrilled to
receive her prizes -- not one, but TWO incredible gadgets that most
creative people would love to get their hands on. (Pic: Ms. Karen Lee Sze-Min (left) and friend posing with her Prizes.) ...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000033</link>
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    <pubDate>2007-11-05 22:27:37</pubDate>
  
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      <title>All Hail the Flaunt-It GRAND CHAMPION!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ The judges have sat down, tallied and processed all of the votes and our winner emerges....
   Now for the moment we have long anticipated for, the final round of the Flaunt It! Design Competition has ended. Throughout this competitive round, Lee Sze Min from Malaysia's entry titled &amp;quot;GloboTrecker advertisement&amp;quot; bags the grand prize, a 15&amp;quot; Apple MacBook Pro. A big congratulations to our grand prize winner!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000032</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-09-12 02:08:58</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Flaunt-It Round 4 Results!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ With the end of Round 4, we have a proud owner of the Nintendo Wii Game Console. Congratulations to Chian Meng P'ng from Malaysia with his winning entry titled &amp;quot;Intrique.cc Flyer Brochure Cover&amp;quot;. An impressive piece which uses the most combination of images from the 123rf library with a touch of masterful blending. 
 Winner of Round 4 (Prize: Nintendo Wii Game Console) 
   Intrique.cc Flyer Brochure CoverChian Meng P'ng from Malaysia  
 Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 4 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000029</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-08-27 22:47:44</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Flaunt-It Round 3 Results!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ As the final round draws nearer and the suspense intensifies, we have yet another winner from Round 3 of Flaunt It! Design Competition. Victorious Lee Sze Min from Malaysia clinches the top prize for Round 3, a Wacom Intuos 3 (6&amp;quot; x 11&amp;quot;). Her winning entry titled Hymux PC.com advertisement is a clever combination of cool and warm colors that simply add life to the original image. 
 Winner of Round 3 (Prize: Wacom Intuos 3 [6&amp;quot; x 11&amp;quot;]) 
   Hymux PC.com advertisement Lee Sze Min from Malaysia  
 Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 3 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000028</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-08-13 03:22:38</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Flaunt-It Round 2 Results!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[
    A winner emerges from the skirmish with the conclusion of Flaunt-It Round 2. Congratulations goes out to Jonathan Illig from United States with his winning design simply entitled &amp;quot;Freedom&amp;quot;, a truly magical design which has gathered an astounding 20 well deserved comments from impressed individuals. Jonathan has just won a Nintendo DS + $100 Amazon Vouchers for Games.
  Winner of Round 2 (Prize: Nintendo DS &amp;amp; $100 Amazon Vouchers)
    FreedomJonathan Illig from United States
  Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 2
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000027</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-07-31 01:12:49</pubDate>
  
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      <title>New Illustrations (EPS) Upload</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Hey there Illustration Folks,
   We've adjusted the flow a bit, for when you submit your illustrations to 123RF.
   So what can you expect with this new system?
  
   Approved illustrations will be added to your portfolio within 24 hours. 
   Less problems with images turning out in a wrong color as a result of improper rendering. 
   You can now keyword your accompanying JPG image and we will extract the IPTC data from there. 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000026</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-07-30 04:53:08</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Flaunt-It Round 1 Results!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that we now have a winner for Round 1 of the Flaunt It! Design Competition. The proud owner of the Apple TV (40 GB Hard Disk) is Marcia Wechsler from Brazil, with her winning entry titled &amp;quot;invitation and bookmark&amp;quot;. The creative outcome of the party invitation is perfectly portrayed by the innovative use of vibrant colors and most of all, the actual birthday song notes are cleverly used as part of the design elements! 
  Winner of Round 1 (Prize: AppleTV)
    Invitation + bookmarkMarcia Wechsler from Brazil
  Other 4 eligible submissions for Round 1
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000025</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-07-17 20:48:45</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Referral Program Enhancement</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ We're pleased to bring to you our enhanced Referral Program links!
   Now you have 4 ways to link to your Referral Program
  
   Main Pagehttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID 
   Profilehttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/profile_UID 
   Portfoliohttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/portfolio_UID 
   Image detailhttp://www.123rf.com/src_UID/photo_123123.html 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000024</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-07-16 04:41:48</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Really Easy Model Release-y! (Oh well, I tried!)</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ We know many of you had a hard time with model releases especially when you're having 2 or more models, our crack team of developers have just enhanced the Release Folder a lot and well, it certainly does allow you to do a lot more with more accuracy!
   So, where's the new stuff?
  
   Go to : http://www.123rf.com/submit/myrelease.phpThere you'll find that all your release have nice check boxes next to them. If you have 2 or more models, select the releases that apply. 
   Next, click on the button that says Attach Selected Releases  
   You will see a page containing all your images, 20 in a page to be exact. 
   Notice now, under your filter options you have 2 more check boxes: 
    
     PendingPending images are those that are in your pending queue. They have not been reviewed by our reviewers yet. So you can start clicking on the nice check boxes underneath the images to start attaching them to your photos. 
     Rejected for No or Incomplete MRFor images that have been previously rejected for not having an MR, please use this filter to &amp;quot;rescue&amp;quot; them out from the reject bin and once you alter their MR or keyword status, we will re-review them again.  
    
   
   Hint: There is a a nice ATTACH ALL or DETACH ALL button right at the bottom to save your time clicking on all the images. 
   To get back to your Model Release folder click on the Return to Release Folder button! 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000023</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-07-11 04:29:55</pubDate>
  
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      <title>If You've Got the Skills, 123RF.com Invites You to Flaunt-It!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ So you think you're REALLY creative? Well, PROVE IT!
   From June 25 till September 9, 123RF will be having a Design Competition to launch our &amp;quot;Flaunt-It!&amp;quot; Design Section which goes live on June 25, 2007! 
   For DesignersWith great prizes up for grabs like an AppleTV, Nintendo DS Lite, Wacom Intuos 6&amp;quot; x 11&amp;quot; and Nintendo Wii, we would like to invite you to submit your designs for the competition. The earlier you submit, the higher the chances of you getting more votes and hence, winning the grand prize of an 15&amp;quot; 2.2 GHz Apple MacBook Pro! 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000022</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-06-25 00:47:04</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Links of Useful Resources for Photographers</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Dear 123RF Contributors,
   For your benefit, we have compiled a list of need-to-know stuff for photographers. 
  
   Photographer's Rights - PDF Format 
   The Picture Archive Council of America 
    
     List of items and places that require special releases or may be problematic 
     Copyright Commandments for Photographers 
    
   
   More on Copyright from the US Government 
   When does a work become Public Domain material? 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000018</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-06-05 05:38:36</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Enhanced Lightbox - Export Lightbox to PDF</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 123RF's Lightbox has just gotten better!!! Designers can now search for images and when required, export its contents to Adobe PDF for printing.  
   We're confident that you will find this feature really useful! ­]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000013</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-22 01:08:36</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Free Images Up to 30 Days</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Hey there 123RF Contributors,
   Great news for those who are donating their images. Now you can set the length of time you'd like to donate your images up to 30 days!
   Thank goodness! No need to do this every single day huh!]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000012</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-21 05:48:29</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Even Easier Uploads with 123RF's XP Photo Uploader</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Are you a Windows XP User? You are? Well we just made it even easier for you to upload your images over to 123RF.   This really cool tool will help you bulk upload photos to 123RF easily and effortlessly. Just install the registration file, navigate to the directory where your images are kept and start the upload process. Everything is done from within Windows XP itself. Choose as many as you like, the uploader will be able to handle them efficiently and painlessly! Grab the detailed printable PDF version instructions!]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000010</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-16 01:32:14</pubDate>
  
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      <title>June to August 2007 Campaigns</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Watch out for these Advertisements in relevant magazines!
   June - GD USA (USA)July - Desktop (Australia)July/August - Print (USA)
   Max's Designer Journals
   Immediately from the copy provided by Ean, I get a strong impression of a compact but magical package being offered to 123RF's customers! Good things come in small packages, just like 123RF - a wonderful gift that comes with many exciting surprises. 
   Open the present, and you'll find 123RF as your one-stop royalty-free image library. A joyful and refreshing 123RF - beaming with radiant aura. 
   These are the images that I used to deliver a magical feeling to the entire advertisement; A nice blend of photographic images and vector based illustration to complete the entire look.
   Good luck for the upcoming months!
   Peace &amp;amp; Luv,Max
   © 2006 123RF (Exclusive)
   © 2007 Pavel Potapov (PaulPaladin)
   © 2007 Olga Telnova (TolChik)
   © Melanie Taylor (Velusariot)
   © 2007 Kristy Pargeter]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000009</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-15 01:38:05</pubDate>
  
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      <title>New Feature: Lightbox Easy Downloads</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Great News! Another enhancement roll out from 123RF. This time it's for the Customers! Customers can now easily download the contents of a lightbox. Here's how:Click My LightboxOn the left hand side, locate Download LightboxChoose the required size from the drop down menu:Then click on the Download button.A smaller window will pop up showing you the contents of the lightbox.Click on the Download links to begin downloading the selected images at the selected sizes. ...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000008</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-14 04:52:16</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF.com Launches Portfolio Retrieval Services for Contributors</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ May 8, 2007 - 123RF.com Contributors will now have a peace of mind with the newly implemented Portfolio Recovery Download. 
   With this service, Contributors can now download their own portfolio without being charged for the download. In the past there have been Contributors who experienced personal dilemmas such as house break-ins, crashed hard disks and corrupted backup drives which resulted in loss of precious works.
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000006</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 05:15:15</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Your Profile Views on Steroids... AJAX actually</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ With the recent spate of new and creative enhancements that have come to grace 123RF.com's Contributor Community, please accept another first from 123RF.
   Hot and freshly baked from our ovens, an absolutely lovely and yet powerful AJAX based PROFILE view!
   What do you get with this offering?
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000005</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 03:50:49</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Print &amp; GD Magazine - April, May 2007</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This advertisement appeared in Print (May/June 2007) and GD USA (April 2007) Keep a sharp lookout for it, all right?    Our in house designer used these images for the Advertisement  ...]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000004</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2007-05-08 01:53:16</pubDate>
  
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