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		<title>A Little History: Mardi Gras</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Facts You May Not Know About Chocolate</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[- February is Chocolate Lovers Month. - Chocolate is made from the cacao (pronounced ka-KOW) tree which is native to Central and South America. - Africa produces 70% of the world&#8217;s cacao. - Over $7 billion is spent on chocolate annually. - Chocolate makers use 40% of the world&#8217;s almonds and 20% of the world&#8217;s peanuts. - Chocolate has great health benefits. It [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1424&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Valentine&#8217;s Day Infographic</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:08:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how much Valentine&#8217;s Day can help the economy? Here is a great infographic presented by Savings.com Blog and Save Happy Valentine&#8217;s Day!<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1411&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Help a Heart in Need</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Support American Heart Month and wear red throughout the month of February. It’s a small gesture, but one that’s easy and that anyone can do. You can do it for awareness and to make it known that everyone can fight heart disease by taking care of themselves. American Heart Month The American Heart Association is a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1358&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Trade Show Promotion Builds Interest and Awareness</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Client: The Network Management Division of Ipswitch, Inc. is the developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT Management software. WhatsUp Gold delivers comprehensive network, system, application and event log monitoring and management solutions for small and medium businesses and enterprises. Over 100,000 networks worldwide use WhatsUp Gold solutions to assure the availability, health [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1322&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Look good at your next event or trade show</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Curtis 1000’s award-winning creative and design team can help you look great! In 2011, Curtis 1000’s design team won six of the creative industry’s coveted Telly Awards, five Communicator Awards and several PEAK awards. Our creative and design team will engage you from concept to creation, working with print, electronic, Web, and flash-animation. Whether [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1252&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Add the WOW factor to your event or trade show</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do your promotional products have the WOW factor? As an integral component of an overall marketing plan, promotional items are not only about the product but the unique marketing message they deliver to your target audience. Curtis 1000 delivers useful, appropriate and appreciated items in a timely manner. Our customers value our one- stop approach, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1255&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Increase Convention, Conference and Trade Show Traffic</title>
		<link>http://curtis1000.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/increase-convention-conference-and-trade-show-traffic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Multi-Channel Campaign Brings Double-Digit Results for Nonprofit CHALLENGE: The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is an international trade association representing more than 1,600 member companies and  individuals in the traffic control and roadway safety industry. Each year, ATSSA hosts a Convention &#38; Traffic Expo for its members, public officials, and friends of the industry. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1217&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Stand out with the right trade show display</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you stand out? Having the right trade show display, custom sign or banner to convey your message at the precise time you need it can be the difference between success and failure. Curtis 1000 provides easy-to-use portable and durable trade show displays and signage. From 10’ or 8’ pop-up display systems to 6’ tabletop [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1190&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Need a boost for your upcoming trade show?</title>
		<link>http://curtis1000.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/need-a-boost-for-your-upcoming-trade-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:46:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Multi-Channel Campaign Helps Producers Hybrids Compete for Trade Show Attendees CHALLENGE: Producers Hybrids, a seed company, sells its products in eight Midwestern states. In business since 1987, Producers Hybrids is becoming one of the top 15 seed companies in the U.S. Preparing to exhibit at four farm tradeshows, in different locations, from late July to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=curtis1000.wordpress.com&amp;blog=23965624&amp;post=1180&amp;subd=curtis1000&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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