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			<title>CDA: What&#39;s New on Copper.org</title>
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			<pubDate>2010-09-09</pubDate>
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					<title>Building &amp; Architecture News</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Copper plays a vital part in the construction of schools and campus buildings, in many areas that role is visible to the casual observer, but often it is not. This edition features how copper benefits plumbing, HVAC  systems and solar photovoltaic units, as well as  showcases the stunning architecture on campuses around the country.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/August/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-08-31</pubDate>	
				
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					<title>Copper-Rotor Motors + Variable Frequency Drives Maximize Savings at a Brass Mill</title>
					<description><![CDATA[This summary describes the results of a copper-rotor motor evaluation program undertaken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) at the Rome, New York, brass mill of Revere Copper Products, Inc.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/casestudy/a1356/a1356.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-08-20</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper-Rotor Motors + Variable Frequency Drives Maximize Savings at Water Treatment Plant</title>
					<description><![CDATA[This summary describes the results of a copper-rotor motor evaluation program undertaken by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) at the Albany County Sewage District&rsquo;s (ASCD) North Plant in Menands, New York.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/casestudy/a1357/a1357.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-08-20</pubDate>						
				
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		            <title>Thermal Modeling of Electrical Conductors with Emphasis on Solar Heating</title>
					<description><![CDATA[[PDF - 140 Kb]<br/>White paper by John Paschal, Jr., P.E. of Paschal Engineering, explains the basic principles of conductor temperature in sunlight and emphasizes the importance of Table 310.15(B)(2)(c) in the NEC.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/building/pdf/paschal_solar_heating.pdf</link>
					<pubDate>2010-08-13</pubDate>					
              
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #40</title>
					<description><![CDATA[After a tragic earthquake, San Francisco&#39;s de Young Museum was reborn under the direction of visionary design firm Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, clad with more than 7,000 copper panels.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/august/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-08-10</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Reliable Grounding Saves Years of Seed Development, Protects Equipment, Stops High-Cost Losses</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The world&#39;s largest independently owned agricultural seed producer had a serious problem. For lack of a simple thing like adequate grounding, the Harris Moran Seed Company faced the loss of several years of research and development and a threat to its competitive position.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/pq/casestudy/a6127/seed_company_a6127.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-07-30</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Bowling Pin Manufacturer Fights Rising Energy Costs With Premium-Efficiency Motors</title>
					<description><![CDATA[QubicaAMF strikes just the right score with NEMA Premium&#169; motors. Located in a high energy cost region, this famous bowling pin manufacturer found high efficiency motors were part of their energy solution.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/casestudy/a6129/a6129.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-07-23</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #39</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The Metal Museum, the only organization of its kind in the country, is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and creation of fine metalwork.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/july/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-07-13</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Top Copper Projects Awarded For Architectural Brilliance</title>
					<description><![CDATA[From a 150-year-old Gothic cathedral with clad copper archways built in the Old South, to a historic government landmark featuring replica bronze gargoyles in Canada&rsquo;s top tourist destination &#8212; both are projects being honored in the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards program this year.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2010/pr2010_July_7.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-07-07</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Economical, Eco-friendly Copper Tubes for Air Conditioner Applications</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Smaller, grooved tubes make possible smaller, more efficient heat exchanger coils... and hence air conditioners with high energy-efficiency. Coils made with this new technology weigh less and take up less space. They use less refrigerant and operate at higher pressures. The cost effective copper fabrication processes and assembly techniques are proven and familiar to suppliers and manufacturers.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/plumbing/comml_tube/hvac_faqs.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-07-01</pubDate>						
				
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		            <title>CDA&#39;s Annual Data 2010</title>
					<description><![CDATA[U.S. Copper Supply &amp; Consumption 1989-2009<br/>[PDF - 471 KB]]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/resources/market_data/pdfs/annual_data.pdf</link>
					<pubDate>2010-06-21</pubDate>					
              
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					<title>Old Walmart + Electrical Upgrade = New 9-1-1 Center</title>
					<description><![CDATA[A few years ago, the Sumter County, Florida government took over what had been a 55,000-sq ft Walmart store in the city of Bushnell.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/pq/casestudy/a6128/911_center_A6128.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-06-07</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #38</title>
					<description><![CDATA[For more than twenty years, the team at Water Studio in Culver City, CA, have been creating large-scale copper art pieces that seamlessly play off the dichotomy of the elements, bringing a touch of nature inside some of the country&#39;s most notable buildings.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/june/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-06-07</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Driving America to Energy Independence</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Austin Energy had an unusual idea: convert and store nighttime wind energy to daytime gasoline. This article explores the concept behind Plug-in Partners, and how Austin Energy is approaching the idea of utilizing Texas&#39; abundant wind energy.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/casestudy/a6120/a6120.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-06-07</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Energy Efficiency</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Watch new videos where experts talk about Energy Independence and Security Act, benefits of NEMA Premium, NYCO Minerals case study and more.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/electrical/energy/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-06-01</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper: It Does a Body Good</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Copper is an essential element in all aspects of construction: plumbing, air conditioning, heating and electrical wiring. But did you know that it is also an essential element in building a healthy body?]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2010/May/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-05-31</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #37</title>
					<description><![CDATA[As a roofer, Timothy Spillane gained a hands-on appreciation for copper over the years, which serendipitously drew him into the world of copper arts.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/may/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-05-05</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Top Five Reasons to Enjoy Doing Laundry &amp; Other Household Chores. Really.</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Nobody likes to do laundry, right? According to government studies, the average American family does more than 400 loads of laundry a year. Would you consider spending your tax refund money on a new, more energy efficient washer and dryer?]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2010/pr2010_May_3.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-05-03</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>If You Plan to Buy an Electric Motor in 2010 &#8211; Read This</title>
					<description><![CDATA[A new federal regulation designed to improve energy efficiency in industry goes into effect this year. The regulation requires certain efficiency standards in new motors of a commercial size.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2010/pr2010_May_3_1.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-05-03</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Turning Showers Inside-Out</title>
					<description><![CDATA[If you&#39;re looking for a unique renovation for the outside of your home, an outdoor copper shower could be the answer. These steps can guide you through the process.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2010/April/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-04-30</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #36</title>
					<description><![CDATA[For nearly a hundred years, Anthony Lerios and his grandson Nicholas Toth have handcrafted beautiful copper and brass diving helmets that have become exquisite examples of maritime art in their own right.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/april/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-04-12</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Clinical Trial Results Demonstrate Copper Reduces MRSA &amp; VRE in Hospital Rooms</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Recent clinical tests demonstrate that antimicrobial copper is effective in significantly reducing the bacterial load in intensive care unit (ICU) patient rooms and on many individual objects in those rooms.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2010/pr2010_March_22.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-03-22</pubDate>						
				
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		            <title>The U.S. Copper-base Scrap Industry and Its By-products&#8211;2009</title>
					<description><![CDATA[[PDF - 1.3mb]<br/>For nearly 5,000 years, copper was the only metal known to man. Today, it's one of the most used and reused of our "modern" metals.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/pub_list/pdf/scrap_report.pdf</link>
					<pubDate>2010-03-15</pubDate>					
              
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #35</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Synonymous with fine brass musical instruments, the Getzen family has been creating handcrafted  trumpets, cornets, trombones, and fluegelhorns since 1939.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/march/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-03-10</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Architectural &amp; Plumbing How-To Video Series Makes Working with Copper Simple and Easy</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The Copper Development Association (CDA) has produced a series of short, instructional how-to videos for anyone working with copper on architectural and plumbing projects.&nbsp;]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2010/pr2010_March_10.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-03-10</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #34</title>
					<description><![CDATA[In an industry founded on the classic value of semi-precious metals and gemstones, John S. Brana&rsquo;s choice of non-traditional materials like copper, bronze and aluminum gives a new sheen to the jewelry industry.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/february/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-02-23</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Building &amp; Architecture News</title>
					<description><![CDATA[This issue has stories covering UA Competition, Cat 6a Wiring, HVAC Design, Antimicrobial Copper and Ornamental Sheet Metal Company, Heather &amp; Little.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/ba-news/2010/january/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-01-29</pubDate>	
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #33</title>
					<description><![CDATA[While the materials in kinetic art are as diverse as the power they use, metals such as copper and brass have long been a natural choice for this sculptural form of art.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2010/january/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2010-01-08</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Preserve Your Valuables with Copper</title>
					<description><![CDATA[A new copper-based polymer can prevent deterioration of your valuables thanks to the unique characteristics of mankind&#39;s oldest metal.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/December/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-12-11</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Consider Copper Cookware for a Traditional Holiday Meal</title>
					<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not too early to think about cooking for the holidays. Whether you&rsquo;re a professional chef or dust off your cookbooks once a year, consider copper in your kitchen. It&rsquo;s the perfect complement to the creation of a traditional holiday meal, according to the Copper Development Association.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_December_11.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-12-11</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Research Center To Foster New Copper Technologies</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The copper industry is pleased to announce today&rsquo;s launch of a new joint public/private research center that will address energy efficiency, alternative energy, green building and public health for near-term applications.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_December_10.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-12-10</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Top 10 Reasons Consumers Are Talking About the Smart Grid</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Imagine a day without using the Internet, email, a cell phone or a TV. Technology is as important to Americans as eating these days. But are we ready for the future? And what will it look like?]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_December_7.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-12-07</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #31</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Meet the signature artists of the Artisan House, a metalsmith studio that was formed by noted jewelry maker Jerry Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis Freiler in 1964 with the mission of creating affordable fine art for the home collector.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/november/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-11-06</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper&#39;s Antimicrobial Properties to be on Display at Healthcare Design 2009 Conference</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The Copper Development Association (CDA) will exhibit antimicrobial door hardware and hospital accessories made of various copper alloys at the Healthcare Design 2009 Conference in Orlando, FL, next month.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_October_15.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-10-15</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Go Solar with Copper</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Solar thermal technology has been on the rise in recent years. Copper lends itself perfectly for these renewable systems and plays a key role in heating your home&#39;s water.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/October/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-10-10</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #30</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Get an inside look into the studio and work of Chicago-based sculptor Richard Hunt, recent recipient of the International Sculpture Center&#39;s Lifetime Achievement Award.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/October/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-10-09</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Looking for a Science Fair Project? Think Copper.</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Kids now are back in school and soon it will be time to start on science projects. Students can get a head start on the research and choose copper as a topic, the multi-purpose metal that&rsquo;s been around for 10,000 years.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_September_30.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-10-06</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Improved Science Education Key to a More Competitive U.S.</title>
					<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a sad fact. American school kids lag in science and math compared to students globally. But Copper Development Association (CDA) member companies are determined to do their part to turn it around.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_October_6.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-10-06</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #29</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Ed and Rhoda Mack continue the classical art of blacksmithing while shaping new trends at Fine Architectural Metalsmiths.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/september/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-09-15</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper Technology: The Link to CyberSpace</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Surfing the Internet, checking e-mails or setting your fantasy sports lineup can now be done from the convenience of a laptop computer, cell phone or iPod Touch hand-held device. One of the elements behind what many believe to be the greatest technological advancement of our time lies in the copper that makes all this conductivity and connectivity possible.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/September/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-09-01</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>International Apprenticeship Competition Showcases Young Tradesmen Honing Their Craft</title>
					<description><![CDATA[With the heat pushing toward the triple digits, some of the nation&#39;s top apprentices were being pushed to the best of their abilities to weld, braze, solder, connect, calculate and troubleshoot.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_August_17.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-08-28</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Study Evaluates Antimicrobial Power of Silver-Ions Under Various Conditions</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Silver and copper have been used for their antimicrobial properties for centuries. Now manufacturers are incorporating these metals into consumer products and making antimicrobial claims.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_August_26.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-08-26</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #28</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Renown bronze artist J Seward Johnson created a sanctuary for outdoor art with Grounds for Sculpture.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/august/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-08-20</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Travel to Copper Towns, USA</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great vacation spot? From Alaska to Virginia, take a look at the towns that grew up around the discovery of copper, the mineral that helped build America, according to the Copper Development Association.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_August_13.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-08-19</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper Industry Honors Recipients of 2009 Architecture Awards Program</title>
					<description><![CDATA[A restored commuter train station on the Hudson River overlooking Manhattan, the Canadian home of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly, and a century-old Italian Neo-Renaissance Revival style courthouse are among the architectural projects honored by the copper industry for their innovative use of copper and copper alloys.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_August_4.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-08-04</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper Puts the &quot;Power&quot; in Power Tools</title>
					<description><![CDATA[As power tool technology advances, copper will continue to play a huge role on driving the technology forward.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/August/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-08-03</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Zebra Mussels Overwhelm U.S. Waterways in the Great Lakes Region and Beyond</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Zebra mussels, a tiny species of mollusks that has become a huge problem in U.S. waterways, cause millions of dollars of damage annually. When it comes to dealing with this chronic problem, industry and wildlife experts look to copper with some hope.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_July_30.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-07-30</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>New Research Is a Breath of Fresh Air for Heating and Air Conditioning Units</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Antimicrobial components being tested for increased efficiency and odor prevention.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_July_22.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-07-22</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #27</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Architectural metalsmiths Schtiller &amp; Plevy, Inc. are among only a handful of fully accredited Historic Restoration Contractors in the United States.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/july/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-07-07</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>The Mettle of Metal: Copper Keeps the Statue of Liberty Standing Tall for 123 Years</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a trivia question for the 4th of July. Why is the Statue of Liberty green? Give credit to the 31 tons of copper that make up the Statue of Liberty.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_July_1.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-07-01</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #26</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Notable artists Jeff Koons, Nancy Graves, Frank Stella and Louise Bourgeois are just a few sculptors who have had their work cast in bronze at Polich Tallix before being set free at museums, galleries, universities and parks throughout the world.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/june/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-06-10</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>More for Your Money: Home Renovators Turn to Copper Products for Beauty, Function, Sustainable Value</title>
					<description><![CDATA[In this tough economy, homeowners who can&rsquo;t afford to sell or buy new, choose copper products to update and add value to their homes.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_May_28.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-05-28</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Richard C. Adkerson Named &#8220;Copper Man of the Year&#8221;</title>
					<description><![CDATA[On June 3, 2009, Richard C. Adkerson, president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors of Freeport-McMoRan Copper &amp; Gold, Inc. and member of the Copper Development Association Inc. will be honored with the prestigious Ankh Award, naming him Copper Man of the Year in recognition of his strong leadership at Freeport and in the global mining industry.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_May_12.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-05-12</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #25</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Copper cupolas have prolifically chronicled thousands of years in an array of artistic forms and functions &#8211; from their storied Roman era roofs to their presence today, thanks to the continued fascination from today&rsquo;s architects, homeowners, and historians.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/may/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-05-08</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper Industry Executive Receives Power Quality &amp; Leadership Award</title>
					<description><![CDATA[David Brender, of Closter, N.J., a Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) national program manager, recently received the Power Quality Leadership Award for his contributions to the field of power quality.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_May_4.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-05-04</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Garden</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Some of the same attributes that attract architects and builders to copper&#8212;durability, easy installation and low maintenance&#8212;also attracts gardeners to a proliferation of handcrafted copper outdoor ornaments and garden d&eacute;cor. Each year, homeowners spend as much sprucing up their yards as they do decorating their home&rsquo;s interiors.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/May/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-05-01</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #24</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Master metalsmith Valentin Yotkov keeps the ancient art of repousee alive, continuing this legacy for the next generation of copper artists.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/april/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-04-20</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Modern Dance In Copper Country</title>
					<description><![CDATA[A glimpse into the history of copper and copper mining in Michigan&#39;s Upper Peninsula is expressed by dance, narration&nbsp;and music in Peter Sparling&#39;s performance, <em>Peninsula</em>.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/April/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-04-03</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #23</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Today&#39;s copper weathervanes stand as a glorious symbol of American folk art.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/march/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-03-11</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Bronze Age Discovery Mirrors Modern Era</title>
					<description><![CDATA[A shipwreck found in the Mediterranean Sea off Uluburun on the coast of Turkey contains artifacts, dating back to the late 13th century B.C., and 10 tons of copper and tin.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/March/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-03-02</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #22</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Brothers Alan and Andy Tolley use a kaleidoscope patina effect to create functional copper works of art.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/february/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-02-18</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Antimicrobial Copper: Topic of NPR&#39;s Science Friday</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Listen to the <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99458486&amp;ft=2&amp;f=510221">podcast</a> from NPR's web site.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99458486&amp;ft=2&amp;f=510221</link>
					<pubDate>2009-01-21</pubDate>
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #21</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Known for their trademark realism and real-life impressionistic bronze works, StudioEIS has grown to become one of the nation&rsquo;s leading 3D design and fabrication studios.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2009/january/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-01-20</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper Rotor Motor Part of Keynote Panel Discussion</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Join our Manager of Electrical Applications Education, Richard deFay, at Motor, Drive &amp; Automation Systems Conference in March as he speaks about the Copper Rotor Motor as a member of the second day keynote panel.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.e-driveonline.com/Conf-09/motors_conf09_program.php</link>
					<pubDate>2009-01-19</pubDate>
				
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					<title>Portable GPS &#8211; Moving Beyond Location, Navigation and Information</title>
					<description><![CDATA[As GPS becomes a staple in every automobile, it&#39;s good to know copper plays a role behind every GPS device you see.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2009/January/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-01-13</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>International Copper Industry Defines Role In the Fight Against Hospital Infections</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The copper industry is working together to answer one very important question: Can copper and copper alloys (brass and bronze) help curb the spread of bacteria that cause hospital infection?]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2009/pr2009_Jan_5.html</link>
					<pubDate>2009-01-05</pubDate>						
				
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					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/cuni/txt_events.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-12-17</pubDate>
				
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					<title>First Results From Hospital Trials Show Pathogens Stay Close To Patients</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Preliminary results from U.S. Department of Defense-funded clinical trials indicate that commonly touched surfaces in intensive care unit rooms are contaminated with high levels of potentially dangerous bacteria.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2008/pr2008_Oct_29.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-10-29</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Call For Entries: The 2009 North American Copper in Architecture Awards</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The Copper Development Association Inc. (CDA) is accepting entries for its 2009 North American Copper in Architecture Awards.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2008/pr2008_Oct_13.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-10-13</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #17</title>
					<description><![CDATA[With today&rsquo;s focus on going green, many contemporary copper artists are using recycled copper for its beauty and flexibility.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2008/september/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-09-15</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Landmark Seagram Building Celebrates 50 Years</title>
					<description><![CDATA[One of New York City&rsquo;s biggest celebrities&mdash;38 stories tall and a city block wide&mdash;is celebrating its 50th anniversary.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2008/pr2008_August_19.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-08-19</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #16</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Contemporary furniture designers are turning to copper, brass and bronze furniture designs to brighten up modern decor.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2008/august/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-08-11</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Ave Maria &#8211; A Vision in Copper</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The first Catholic university established in 40 years is being built, and roofed, with long-term sustainability in mind.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2008/pr2008_July_10.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-07-10</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Submit Your Project</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Submit your project for a chance to be featured on CDA&#39;s Featured Project section.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/applications/architecture/projects/submit.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-07-05</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #14</title>
					<description><![CDATA[Contemporary copper artisans bring a touch of whimsy and movement to the garden with imaginative and functional copper art.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2008/june/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-06-15</pubDate>						
				
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					<title><em>Discover Copper</em> </title>
					<description><![CDATA[Learn about one of New York&#39;s hidden treasures getting a copper makeover; how one local Missouri teen&#39;s cutting-edge research further supports copper&#39;s antimicrobial properties; how copper can help you get through those grueling gym workouts and more.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/publications/newsletters/discover/2008/Spring/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-05-15</pubDate>					
				
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					<title>Cutting-Edge Science Project On Antimicrobial Copper Wins Top Honors</title>
					<description><![CDATA[It started with a homemade rocket launcher that his grandfather helped him make in order to win the third-grade science fair. Three years later, Michael Stockwell was busy trying to research alternative food sources for the monarch butterfly.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2008/pr2008_April_17.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-04-17</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Copper in the Arts Issue #12</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The oldest association of its kind in the United States, the National Sculpture Society continues to raise the standards for sculptors around the world.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/consumers/arts/2008/april/homepage.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-04-07</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>U.S. EPA Approves Registration of Antimicrobial Copper Alloys</title>
					<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the registration of antimicrobial copper alloys, with public health claims.  These public health claims acknowledge that copper, brass and bronze are capable of killing harmful, potentially deadly bacteria. Copper is the first solid surface material to receive this type of EPA registration, which is supported by extensive antimicrobial efficacy testing.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2008/pr2008_Mar_25.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-03-25</pubDate>						
				
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					<title>Funding for Copper R&amp;D</title>
					<description><![CDATA[R&amp;D funding has been made available to researchers in academia or industry through the ICA Technology Program. Find out more by reading the Technology Roadmap.]]></description>
					<link>http://www.copperinfo.com/technology/tech_roadmap.html</link>
					<pubDate>2008-03-15</pubDate>
				
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