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		<title>Summer &#8217;12&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 01:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[G&#8217;MORNIN BAGHDAD Snapback OLIVE ME Snapback FIVE OH Snapback SEVEN SEAS II Snapback]]></description>
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<a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/g-mornin-baghdad-snap-back">G&#8217;MORNIN BAGHDAD Snapback</a><br />
<img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Olive-Me.gif" alt="Olive Me Summer 12..." title="Olive-Me" width="600" height="399" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3422" /><br />
<a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/olive-me-snap-back">OLIVE ME Snapback</a><br />
<img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Five-Oh.gif" alt="Five Oh Summer 12..." title="Five-Oh" width="600" height="399" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3425" /><br />
<a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/five-oh-snap-back">FIVE OH Snapback</a><br />
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<a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/seven-seas-ii-snap-back">SEVEN SEAS II Snapback</a></p>
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		<title>S/S 12!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 07:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are excited to premier our Summer Collection. We searched the depths of Downtown Los Angeles to handpick a variety of vintage prints and other premium ingredients.  We have new versions of some of our classics and for the first time we are offering a selection of 5 Panel Camp Caps. Another first is the [...]]]></description>
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<p>We are excited to premier our Summer Collection. We searched the depths of Downtown Los Angeles to handpick a variety of vintage prints and other premium ingredients.  We have new versions of some of our classics and for the first time we are offering a selection of 5 Panel Camp Caps.</p>
<p>Another first is the option to preorder the hats through our <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/">webstore</a>. Since we use a lot of deadstock materials, we are often limited to 100-200 pieces per hat and they almost always sell out. A lot of you requested this option and we will be offering 24 pieces per style for preorder to <strong>ship  5/23</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/seven-seas-ii-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3390" title="7_SEAS_II_snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/7_SEAS_II_snap3.jpg" alt="7 SEAS II snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p>This is the <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/seven-seas-ii-snap-back">SEVEN SEAS II</a>. It is the new version of one of your favorites from last year, but we flipped the material to give it a faded vintage look.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/augusta-ii-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3392" title="AUGUSTA_II_Snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/AUGUSTA_II_Snap3.jpg" alt="AUGUSTA II Snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p>The <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/augusta-ii-snap-back">AUGUSTA II</a>. We have received a ton of emails about last season&#8217;s Augusta. This version is a little more tonal and printed on linen, but we carried over the dull gold details for that Country Club vibe.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/five-oh-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3394" title="Five_Oh_Snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Five_Oh_Snap3.jpg" alt="Five Oh Snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p>The <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/five-oh-snap-back">FIVE-OH</a>.  Vintage Palm Print Linen upper with corduroy brim and button. Less than 120 made.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/olive-me-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3395" title="OLIVE_ME_Snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/OLIVE_ME_Snap2.jpg" alt="OLIVE ME Snap2 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/olive-me-snap-back">OLIVE ME</a>, born from another roll found buried under some of the most hideous floral prints out there. I love that the colorway and print are both military and tropical. Unfortunately only about 120 of these made as well.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/g-mornin-baghdad-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3396" title="Gmornin_Baghdad_Snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Gmornin_Baghdad_Snap3.jpg" alt="Gmornin Baghdad Snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/g-mornin-baghdad-snap-back">G&#8217;MORNIN BAGHDAD</a> &#8211; there are palm trees in the desert too. Vintage printed canvas upper, micro cord brim and button.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/reverse-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3397" title="Reverse_Snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Reverse_Snap3.jpg" alt="Reverse Snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p>This is the <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/reverse-snap-back">REVERSE</a> snap back. Voluptuous cowgirls, cacti &amp; classic western elements.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/old-man-n-the-sea-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3398" title="OLD MAN N THE SEA_snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/OLD-MAN-N-THE-SEA_snap3.jpg" alt="OLD MAN N THE SEA snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/old-man-n-the-sea-snap-back">OLD MAN N THE SEA</a>   &#8220;Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/frothin-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3400" title="FROTHIN_Blue_Snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/FROTHIN_Blue_Snap3.jpg" alt="FROTHIN Blue Snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p>The newest colorway of our corduroy <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/frothin-snap-back">FROTHIN</a>&#8216; snapback. Cone Selvedge Denim in the patch. The last three have sold out quickly.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/radiant-ii-snap-back"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3406" title="RADIANT_II_snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/RADIANT_II_snap3.jpg" alt="RADIANT II snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p>You&#8217;ve been asking for 2 years&#8230; The <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/radiant-ii-snap-back">RADIANT II</a> has been reborn in faded nylon with a puff print.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.crapeyewear.com/partytime"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3401" title="Ampal_x_Crap_snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Ampal_x_Crap_snap3.jpg" alt="Ampal x Crap snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.crapeyewear.com/">CRAP EYEWEAR</a> x AMPAL.  We grew up on the beach with the gents @ Crap. What was going to be our first colab ever, was finally perfected for this summer. More info coming soon.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3404" title="Ampal_x_Marshall_snap" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Ampal_x_Marshall_snap3.jpg" alt="Ampal x Marshall snap3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></p>
<p><a href="http://firstpointmalibu.com/">BROTHERS MARSHALL</a> x AMPAL  -  Chad and Trace are two legends in the making, bringing some flare into the otherwise eggy and dull LA surf world.  Vintage surf print with a french terry brim and button.  More info coming soon.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>We know the strong profile of the snapback can be too much for some people so we are proud to introduce our 5 panel camp hats.  They have a lower profile and we kept them light weight for summer and packability.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/seven-seas-camp-cap"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3409" title="7_Seas_Camp" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/7_Seas_Camp3.jpg" alt="7 Seas Camp3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/seven-seas-camp-cap">7 SEAS</a>  - we are stoked to launch the new colorway of the 7 Seas print in the camp hat.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/kind-of-blue-camp-cap"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3410" title="KIND-OF-BLUE-CAMP" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/KIND-OF-BLUE-CAMP3.jpg" alt="KIND OF BLUE CAMP3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p>The <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/kind-of-blue-camp-cap">KIND OF BLUE </a>is probably my favorite of the camp hats.  Vintage woven tapa upper with a washed denim brim.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/old-man-camp-cap"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3411" title="OLD-MAN-camp" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/OLD-MAN-camp3.jpg" alt="OLD MAN camp3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/old-man-camp-cap">OLD MAN N THE SEA</a>  &#8211;  &#8221;A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/g-mornin-baghdad-camp-cap"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3412" title="Gmornin_Baghdad_Camp" src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Gmornin_Baghdad_Camp3.jpg" alt="Gmornin Baghdad Camp3 S/S 12!!!" width="1000" height="664" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/g-mornin-baghdad-camp-cap">G&#8217;MORNIN BAGHDAD</a>  -  Palm trees have historically been symbols of victory, peace and fertility&#8230;</p>
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<p>Please enjoy.</p>
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		<title>Zion Express</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Carter of Pangea Speed has been creating motorcycles that transcend into gas powered art deco 2 wheeled streamliners. I first found out about Pangaea Speed when I stumbled upon their Triumph Speedmaster (final pic). This is the ZION EXPRESS Andy&#8217;s personal bike; the detail and execution are impeccable. All the bodywork is hand formed [...]]]></description>
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Andy Carter of <a href="http://www.pangeaspeed.com/">Pangea Speed</a> has been creating motorcycles that transcend into gas powered art deco 2 wheeled streamliners.  I first found out about Pangaea Speed when I stumbled upon their <a href="http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2012/3/3/2008-triumph-speedmaster-pangea-speed.html">Triumph Speedmaster</a> (final pic).<br />
<img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/zion-express06-sm.jpg" alt="zion express06 sm Zion Express" title="zion-express06 sm" width="900" height="600" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3332" /><br />
This is the ZION EXPRESS Andy&#8217;s personal bike; the detail and execution are impeccable.  All the bodywork is hand formed the old fashion way.  It seems like it would be really easy for art deco elements to balloon into bulbous wide body panels, but the bike has the svelte profile of a lane-splitting chopper.<br />
<img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/zion-express05sm.jpg" alt="zion express05sm Zion Express" title="zion-express05sm" width="900" height="600" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3331" /><br />
&#8220;Andy believes that it&#8217;s the small details that make a bike like this different, and you can see that ideology at play all over the Zion Express. The headlight lens in and of itself was a process many would have just sent out for or bought something pre-formed and re-shaped to fit. Andy, with the help of his father Ron, built a solid wood buck that perfectly fit inside the cowl and then proceeded to soften polycarbonate in the oven at home and hand-laid piece after piece over the buck until it came out perfect.&#8221; via <a href="http://www.hotbikeweb.com/features/1104_hbkp_1972_harley_davidson_sportster/">Hot Bike</a></p>
<p><img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/zion-express08-sm.jpg" alt="zion express08 sm Zion Express" title="zion-express08 sm" width="900" height="600" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3334" /><br />
The fluted tank piece leading into the completely clean rabbit bars might be my favorite part of the bike.</p>
<p><iframe width="600" height="335" src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/idhUVnlsINg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>For more check out the PANGEA SPEED blog.  Andy is working on a new bike for the <a href="http://bornfreeshow.blogspot.com/">Born Free</a> show, I can&#8217;t wait to see what he comes up with.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/02_03_2012_speedmaster_01.jpg" alt="02 03 2012 speedmaster 01 Zion Express" title="02_03_2012_speedmaster_01" width="690" height="449" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3338" /><br />
It would be better blogging to let you discover the Triumph SPEEDMASTER on your own, but I felt compelled to share.</p>
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		<title>the sun is shining</title>
		<link>http://www.theampalcreative.com/2012/04/the-sun-is-shining/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Friday Ladies and Gents. In honor of a glorious summer weekend staring us down, I&#8217;d like to bring a few things to your attention. Our friend and frequent Ampal contributor SURF AMBASSADOR HENDO has released his newest mixtape &#8211; The SAH-ga ch. 1 &#8211; Born in to the NuWave. Crack a cold one and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Friday Ladies and Gents.  In honor of a glorious summer weekend staring us down, I&#8217;d like to bring a few things to your attention.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/SahGA-v1.jpg" alt="SahGA v1 the sun is shining" title="SahGA-v1" width="600" height="600" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3308" /><br />
<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F43548222&#038;show_artwork=true"></iframe></p>
<p>Our friend and frequent Ampal contributor <a href="http://surfambassadorhendo.blogspot.com/">SURF AMBASSADOR HENDO</a> has released his newest mixtape &#8211; The SAH-ga ch. 1 &#8211; Born in to the NuWave.<br />
Crack a cold one and give it a listen.  Once your in a proper mindset check out this <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SalonAcapulco">Salon Acapulco</a> clip.<br />
<iframe width="599" height="334" src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/W0RYH__F29g?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
Salon Acapulco is cruising up all the way from Guadalajara to blast off the return of our NO SHIRT / NO SHOES pool party with our friends at <a href="http://thedfm.com/">dFm</a>.<br />
<img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/No-Shirt-No-Shoes-Party_Salon-Acapulco_Bareback-DJs_Colour-Vision_Burn-Unit_Tropicool_The-AMPAL-Creative_Bixel-Boys_Surf-Ambassador-Hendo_sah_AMPAL.jpg" alt="No Shirt No Shoes Party Salon Acapulco Bareback DJs Colour Vision Burn Unit Tropicool The AMPAL Creative Bixel Boys Surf Ambassador Hendo sah AMPAL the sun is shining" title="No Shirt No Shoes Party_Salon Acapulco_Bareback DJs_Colour Vision_Burn Unit_Tropicool_The AMPAL Creative_Bixel Boys_Surf Ambassador Hendo_sah_AMPAL" width="540" height="875" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3309" /><br />
What started as an attempt at some non douchy fun in the sun last summer quickly became THE summer pool party.  </p>
<p><a href="http://app.mobilestorm.com/cp/viewRsvpForm.php?q=MTEyMDI=">RSVP here</a> </p>
<p>We hope to see you there.<br />
Cheers to the summer.</p>
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		<title>TROPO MUPPETS in AMPAL</title>
		<link>http://www.theampalcreative.com/2012/03/tropo-muppets-in-ampal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This made my day. Thanks to Junkals for sending this my way.]]></description>
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This made my day.  Thanks to <a href="http://www.junkyardkicks.com/">Junkals</a> for sending this my way.<br />
<img src="http://www.theampalcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-shot-2012-03-30-at-3.41.36-PM.jpg" alt="Screen shot 2012 03 30 at 3.41.36 PM TROPO MUPPETS in AMPAL" title="Screen shot 2012-03-30 at 3.41.36 PM" width="1912" height="1141" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3300" /></p>
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		<title>&#8217;93 &#8217;til &#8211; SXSW II</title>
		<link>http://www.theampalcreative.com/2012/03/93-til-sxsw-ii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Yo, what&#8217;s up, this is Tajai of the Mighty Souls of Mischief crew I&#8217;m chillin&#8217; with my man Phesto My man A-plus, and my man Op, you know hes dope But right now yo, we just maxin&#8217; in the studio We hailin&#8217; from east Oakland, California And, sometimes it gets a little hectic out there [...]]]></description>
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&#8220;Yo, what&#8217;s up, this is Tajai of the Mighty Souls of Mischief crew<br />
I&#8217;m chillin&#8217; with my man Phesto<br />
My man A-plus, and my man Op, you know hes dope</p>
<p>But right now yo, we just maxin&#8217; in the studio<br />
We hailin&#8217; from east Oakland, California<br />
And, sometimes it gets a little hectic out there<br />
But right now, yo, we gonna up you on how we just chill&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>Phesto &#038; Opio &#8211; <a href="http://www.myspace.com/soulsofmischief">THE MIGHTY SOULS OF MISCHIEF</a><br />
LEGENDS  &#8211;  &#8217;93 til</p>
<p><em>Phesto in a Brown <a href="http://store.theampalcreative.com/product/wax-on-snap-back-cement-brown">WAX ON</a></p>
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		<title>SXSW I</title>
		<link>http://www.theampalcreative.com/2012/03/sxsw-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve wanted to go to SXSW for the last few years. I&#8217;ve never been to Texas, and in my post Coachella world, the idea of checking out a bunch of live music in random little venues sounded magical. Heading into Austin last week, I knew there would be a few unexpected highlights. For me the [...]]]></description>
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I&#8217;ve wanted to go to <a href="http://sxsw.com/">SXSW</a> for the last few years.  </p>
<p>I&#8217;ve never been to Texas, and in my post Coachella world, the idea of checking out a bunch of live music in random little venues sounded magical.  Heading into Austin last week, I knew there would be a few unexpected highlights.  For me the best surprise  was walking into the <a href="http://www.windishagency.com/">Windish</a> Showcase to see <a href="http://truthandsoulrecords.com/lee-fields-is-the-coolest-motherfucker-to-ever-sing-words-into-a-microphone/">Lee Fields &#038; the Expressions</a> belting out one of the most powerful and heartfelt sets I&#8217;ve ever seen.  It was the first time witnessing a real Soul performance and I&#8217;m now a firm believer.</p>
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		<title>PROJECT 10</title>
		<link>http://www.theampalcreative.com/2012/03/project-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a short overview of the PROJECT 10 tradeshow we participated in last month. It&#8217;s the best show we&#8217;ve done, big thanks to the team at Project and everyone who came by the booth!]]></description>
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Here&#8217;s a short overview of the PROJECT 10 tradeshow we participated in last month.<br />
It&#8217;s the best show we&#8217;ve done, big thanks to the team at Project and everyone who came by the booth!</p>
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		<title>#WISDOM</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[VIDEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A second great short by Seth Epstein.]]></description>
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A second great short by <a href="http://vimeo.com/sethepstein">Seth Epstein</a>.</p>
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		<title>#ROOOTS</title>
		<link>http://www.theampalcreative.com/2012/03/rooots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:05:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>the hippo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ART]]></category>
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