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      <title>Happy Thanksgiving</title>

    <description><![CDATA[According to Wikipedia, “Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday, which is a form of harvest festival”. This is a day one expresses thanks and appreciation for his/her material and spiritual possessions. Most people celebrate this day over a grand holiday feast, in the presence of their family and friends. Roasted turkeys are often served over dinner, so much so that Thanksgiving is sometimes known as “Turkey Day”. Other dishes commonly associated with Thanksgiving are also pumpkin pies, mash potatoes, ham, deviled eggs, green bean casserole, 'combread', salads and others served over cocktails, wine, unfermented apple cider or sweetened iced tea! How did it evolve?The history of Thanksgiving travels a long way back. As to when Thanksgiving truly started is still a mystery. Early evidence has it that the first Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565, in what now is Saint Augustine, Florida. With reference to the contrary, the first Thanksgiving occurred at Plymouth Plantation, in the autumn of 1621. In celebration of a good harvest year, the Pilgrims then had a three-day celebration/feasting with the local Indians. This “First Thanksgiving” however, was simply a gathering, not a holiday. The Thanksgiving we now know and celebrate can be traced back to 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln became the first president to proclaim it. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November in the United States (and the second Monday of October in Canada). Thanksgiving was officially proclaimed as a federal holiday in 1941 and the Friday after it (or more commonly known as the Black Friday) is often a paid-holiday for many U.S. Workforce, schools and colleges, marking the the start of the holiday season and also, Christmas shopping!In United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated with street parades, footballs, parties and family vacations. While many spend time at home, more people are using this holiday as a time for a short getaway. The Thanksgiving weekend is said to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Whatever it is, Thanksgiving should narrow down to one core significance – giving thanks and showing appreciation upon our blessings. As quoted from Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States:&amp;quot;Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.&amp;quot; Happy Thanksgiving and a big thank you to you – our valuable customers and contributors. We wouldn't have made it this far without your support. In view of this, we will be introducing more great images and services for all your creative needs.From all of us at 123RF!Till next time, here are some fun Turkey facts to share with everyone. 
  
  Turkeys are able to adapt to a wide variety of habitats. However, most turkeys are found in hardwood forests with grassy areas.  
  The best time to see a turkey is on a warm clear day or in a light rain.  
  Turkeys have heart attacks. When the Air Force was conducting test runs and breaking the sound barrier, fields of turkeys would drop dead.  
  Turkeys can drown if they look up when it is raining.  
  Turkeys spend the night in trees. They fly to their roosts around sunset.  
  Turkeys fly to the ground at first light and feed until mid-morning. Feeding resumes in mid-afternoon.  
  Gobbling starts before sunrise and can continue through most of the morning.  
  A wild turkey has excellent vision and hearing. Their field of vision is about 270 degrees. This is the main reason they continue to elude some hunters.  
  A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds.  
  Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be a turkey.  
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000076</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-11-12 16:21:10</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF November Tutorial #1: Storm Effect</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ See the image below? Transform this cloudy country side picture into a stormy and dramatic evening by adding simple lightning and heavy rain fall effects! 
   
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000075</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-11-11 02:00:37</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF November Tutorial #2: Extract Filter - Masking</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ The Extract Command is useful for selecting and extracting complicated/fine outlines. If you have objects with a lot of fine details (like hair blowing in the wind, tree branches, grass, etc.), the Extract Filter is the best tool to use. It also work wonders for objects placed on solid-colored backgrounds. Take this image for example. It will be difficult to mask those hair from its background, but let's see how it is done. Original Image - Image ID: 1511842 © Ekaterina Solovieva  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000074</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-11-11 00:07:31</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Universal Search Engine</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 
Good News! 123RF.com is proud to bring you a new revolutionary search engine – the Universal Search. From now on, users can have the privilege of searching from over 30 main languages from around the world, including your national language with a great deal of precision and accuracy!
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000073</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-11-11 01:41:44</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Elves. Who are they?</title>

    <description><![CDATA[&amp;quot;You've been awfully bad;So here's the scoop. All you get in your stocking is snowman poop.&amp;quot; This is the poem that Santa includes if you ever receive a snowman poop (coal). Modern beliefs has it that Elves are true friends and helpers of Father Christmas. Right before Christmas, they would go from house to house, inserting coal into the stockings of naughty children. If children were to receive a lump of coal on St Nick's day, they would have up until Christmas Eve to behave. If so, Santa will return and present them with Christmas goodies instead.At first, it was believed that Santa and his Elves lived in the North Pole. But people soon found out that reindeer can't be be found in the North Pole. Instead, there is a huge population of reindeers in Finland! Since then, people started speculating that somewhere in Lapland, Finland, lives Santa, his family and his team of Elves!Some believes that Santa has as many as six to thirteen Elves living and helping him prepare for Christmas. The popular Western names of the Christmas Elves helping Santa Claus and their duties are as follows:1. Alabaster Snowball - Administrator of the Naughty &amp;amp; Nice list.2. Bushy Evergreen - Inventor of the magic toy-making machine.3. Pepper Minstix - Guardian of the secret of where Father Christmas's village is located.4. Shinny Upatree - The oldest friend of Santa and the co-founder of the secret village in Lapland.5. Sugarplum Mary - Head of the Sweat Treats, she is also known as Mary Christmas. She is an assistant to Mrs Claus and helps her in the kitchen.6. Wunorse Openslae - Designer of Father Christmas's sleigh and responsible for its maintenance. He also looks after the reindeers and it is believed that his reindeers reach speeds faster than Christmas tree lights.So who are they?The earliest descriptions of Elves are found in the Norse mythology. According to the Norse mythology, Elves are actually beautiful creatures with special powers. They are human-like, and are able to live a semi-divine life. In the Scandinavian folklore however, Elves are described as beautiful creatures who dance in the morning and evening meadows. Elves are generally friendly beings. But would you ever offend an elf, they are known to bring diseases ranging from a slight skin rash to a full on fatal disease. For such reasons, epidemics and other sicknesses in the Scandinavian society were often blamed on vengeful Elves. In German folklore, Elves are also regarded as “pranksters” who cast diseases and nightmares. Indeed, the German word for nightmare, Albtraum, actually means ‘elf dream’. Elves are called differently in different parts of the world. In the Netherlands, they are called Black Peter. In Iceland; Yule Lads, in Germany; Knecht Ruprecht, in many parts of France; Père Fouettard, and in Luxembourg; Hoesecker. But well, &amp;quot;What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet.&amp;quot; we might know Elves by hundreds of other names, but from what we see here, they sure are SEXY! ]]></description>
    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000072</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-10-18 01:57:33</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF October Tutorial #2: Comic Effects</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ If you love comic books, you might want to know how you can convert ordinary pictures into comic style images! Using the Path Masking tool, some blending options and filters like the Film Grain and Halftone Pattern, transforming someone into a comic book character is just minutes away! Experiment with your own photos and get surprising results.Step 1Open the image and then duplicate the background layer by clicking CTRL+J. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000071</link>
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    <pubDate>2008-10-13 01:23:16</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF October Tutorial #1: “Blend If:” Masking</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ *Intermediate and above.This is a semi-automatic masking technique that enables users to mask or knock-out complex and unwanted areas of a picture with ease and accuracy.Most designs and artworks will require us to do montaging of several images. However, we can only use those images effectively if we are able to extract the “parts” out cleanly. Step 1To begin with, we need to extract the model from the background. Duplicate the layer (CTRL+J) as “Layer 1”. Then, create a “Layer 2” under “Layer 1” and fill it with a bright blue background. This works as a “blue screen” to assist us in identifying areas that are not properly masked.Model - Image ID: 2625298 © Claude Belanger 123RF.com  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000070</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-10-12 23:03:57</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Search &amp; Win Contest is now on!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Have you ever
desired to own a Wacom Bamboo* to create stunning designs? Well,
here's your chance to win one! 
  123RF is giving
away 10 packages of 20
123RF credits and 1
Wacom Bamboo* DAILY! For
photographers and customers alike - designing, illustrating,
sketching, editing or retouching photos, your workflow will never
seem more effortless! Here's how you can get your hands on one: 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000069</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-09-24 00:31:22</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF September Tutorial #2: Realistic Fire</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ In this tutorial, you will learn how to create realistic-looking fire and flame effects that you can add to any image. Perfect as Halloween is just around the corner (well, sorta!).Part 1: Step 1 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000065</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-09-09 01:11:41</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Top Creative Assets Recommendations</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Every month from now on, we will be bringing you 123RFs Top Creative Assets Recommendations; featuring ten of the most searched categories for the month and ten amazing lightboxes, each showcasing the best images for each searched category. 
  With the introduction of all these lightboxes, we hope to have eased your searching effort and given you an insight into the types of images that are on demand now. All lightboxes will be updated on a regular basis, so do come back for more! 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000063</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-09-05 02:56:18</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF September Tutorial #1: Beautifying Portrait</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This Photoshop tutorial unveils a collection of must-know simple techniques that photo retouchers often use to enhance portraits including retouching the hair, skin, eyes, teeth and on improving the image's lighting and contrast.Before we even begin, always keep in mind: Duplicate a new layer for each effect and never attempt to flatten your image unless you have completed the whole task!By doing so, you'll safe-guard your original image and can always return to the original image as and when.Let's begin by opening the image file and pressing CTRL+J/CMD+J  to duplicate a new layer. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000062</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-09-04 19:01:05</pubDate>
  
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      <title>The Ultimate Keyword Guide Part 2</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ The Ultimate Keyword GuideWelcome back to the second part of keyword guide everyone has been waiting for!! It has been awhile since the first edition in which we covered the Do's and Don'ts of descriptions. 
 
   
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000060</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-08-14 22:06:24</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF August Tutorial #1 : Wavy Banner</title>

    <description><![CDATA[   
  This tutorial shows you
how to apply a wavy effect to a banner using highlights and shadows,
in the process creating a 3D effect to any object. Explore it now! 
    
  This tutorial assumes that you are familiar with the concept of Layers.  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000058</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-08-11 18:18:18</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF August Tutorial #2 : Running Water Effect</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ This tutorial will show you how to create realistic effects of running water which you can apply to water taps, hoses, or even with some tweaking, a waterfall! 
  You will learn how to use blend modes, the warp tool and how to create realistic textures using clouds, plastic wraps and apply some chrome effects. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000057</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-08-11 17:57:33</pubDate>
  
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      <title>123RF August Tutorial #3: High Pass Sharpening</title>

    <description><![CDATA[Photoshop comes with various sharpening filters built in. But why is the High Pass method a more preferred tool compared to the new Smart Sharpen feature that provides similar results? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The answer lies in the low-detail sharpening layer that you can turn on or off and the ability to adjust the opacity and strength according to your preference! This is how it's done. 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000056</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-08-11 17:44:11</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Disabling the Mini Lightbox</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ About a month back, we introduced our Mini Lightbox that loads up when you're browsing and searching for images on 123RF. We had hoped that it will make your Lightbox experience a little more visual and would be fun to use too. 
  We understand the Mini Lightbox can get in a way a little, no worries though. Please notice that you can minimize the Mini Lightbox by clicking on the small tab towards the top right hand corner of the Mini Lightbox. It will definitely take up a lot less space this way :-) 
  
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000054</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-08-06 19:34:04</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Hello Halloween!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ Halloween, Halloween.  
  What do you know about Halloween? Do you see it as a night with aged-old creepy mysteries, witches, black cats and ghastly jack-o'-lanterns? Or do you perceive it as a big neighbourhood costume party with kids running from house to house to trick or treat? 
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    <link>http://www.123rf.com/blog/blog.php?idblog=b1000053</link>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <pubDate>2008-08-05 02:15:11</pubDate>
  
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      <title>Babies Rule @ 123RF!</title>

    <description><![CDATA[ 
   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! 
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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>
    <author>alex@123rf</author>
    <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>
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    <pubDate>2007-09-12 02:08:58</pubDate>
  
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    <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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    <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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