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	<title>Katsucon 17, Celebrate the Spirit &#187; News</title>
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	<description>Join us at the Gaylord for Katsucon 17 - February 18th-20th, 2011!</description>
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		<title>Katsucon Marketplace Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />HELLO!</p>
<p>I know we&#8217;re a little behind in posting the Marketplace information, but it&#8217;s just because we want to get everything right.  In order to avoid major confusion we&#8217;re pushing the dates back by a week &#8211; the info packet will be up next Friday (Sep 10th) and the application will go live [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />HELLO!</p>
<p>I know we&#8217;re a little behind in posting the Marketplace information, but it&#8217;s just because we want to get everything right.  In order to avoid major confusion we&#8217;re pushing the dates back by a week &#8211; the info packet will be up next Friday (Sep 10th) and the application will go live on Sunday (Sep 12).</p>
<p>Thanks for you patience!</p>
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		<title>New Things Coming Soon&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Marketplace (an exciting new location for Katsucon Merchants and Artists) information will be up next Friday (9/3) will the application to open at 12:00 AM Monday (9/6) morning!</p>
<p>Panelist information and applications will be available is a few weeks.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more exciting developments!!!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" /><strong>Marketplace</strong> (an exciting new location for Katsucon Merchants and Artists) information will be up next Friday (9/3) will the application to open at 12:00 AM Monday (9/6) morning!</p>
<p><strong>Panelist</strong> information and applications will be available is a few weeks.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more exciting developments!!!</p>
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		<title>Welcome Katsucon 17 Guests!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting the following Guests at Katsucon 17:</p>
<p>Voice Actors &#8211; Vic Mignogna, Todd Haberkorn, Christopher Ayres, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Artists &#8211; Newton Ewell
Musical Guests &#8211; The Clockwork Dolls</p>
<p>Find out more about them on our Guest Page!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting the following Guests at Katsucon 17:</p>
<p><strong>Voice Actors</strong> &#8211; <em>Vic Mignogna</em>, <em>Todd Haberkorn</em>, <em>Christopher Ayres</em>, <em>Mary Elizabeth McGlynn</em><br />
<strong>Artists</strong> &#8211; <em>Newton Ewell</em><br />
<strong>Musical Guests</strong> &#8211; <em>The Clockwork Dolls</em></p>
<p>Find out more about them on our <a href="http://www.katsucon.org/guests/" target="_blank">Guest Page</a>!</p>
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		<title>Apply to Katsucon!</title>
		<link>http://www.katsucon.org/news/apply-to-katsucon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />If you haven&#8217;t seen it already, check out our new application area!</p>
<p>Katsucon is an all volunteer organization that&#8217;s run by folks like you!  If you&#8217;d like to participate, check out some of our opportunities for Volunteers, Regular Staff, and Maid Café Staff.  We&#8217;re always looking for great people to join the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />If you haven&#8217;t seen it already, check out our <a href="http://www.katsucon.org/apply-to-katsu/">new application area</a>!</p>
<p>Katsucon is an all volunteer organization that&#8217;s run by folks like you!  If you&#8217;d like to participate, check out some of our opportunities for <a href="http://www.katsucon.org/apply-to-katsu/volunteering/">Volunteers</a>, <a href="http://www.katsucon.org/apply-to-katsu/staffing-opportunities/">Regular Staff</a>, and <a href="http://www.katsucon.org/apply-to-katsu/maid-application/">Maid Café Staff</a>.  We&#8217;re always looking for great people to join the team.</p>
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		<title>Artist Alley Updates Coming Soon!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Dear Artists and Crafters,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your interest in working with Katsucon.  There are many changes coming to the Artist Alley this year and we hope that you will be as excited for the changes as we are.  Please bear with us as we tweak the final touches of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Dear Artists and Crafters,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your interest in working with Katsucon.  There are many changes coming to the Artist Alley this year and we hope that you will be as excited for the changes as we are.  Please bear with us as we tweak the final touches of our rules and regulations.  Details will be posted on the Artist Alley Page (coming soon!) very shortly.</p>
<p>Thanks for your patience!<br />
Katsucon Artist Alley</p>
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		<title>Katsucon at Otakon!</title>
		<link>http://www.katsucon.org/news/katsucon-at-otakon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon will have a booth at Otakon!  Look for the Wall-o-TVs and come on by &#8211; Register while you&#8217;re there!!!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon will have a booth at Otakon!  Look for the Wall-o-TVs and come on by &#8211; Register while you&#8217;re there!!!</p>
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		<title>Pre-Register for Katsucon 17</title>
		<link>http://www.katsucon.org/news/pre-register-for-katsucon-17/</link>
		<comments>http://www.katsucon.org/news/pre-register-for-katsucon-17/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Come see our nifty new Registration Page and pre-register for Katsucon 17 (the best one yet) before the early-bird discount expires at the end of the month!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Come see our nifty new <a href="http://www.katsucon.org/registration/">Registration Page</a> and pre-register for Katsucon 17 (the best one yet) before the early-bird discount expires at the end of the month!</p>
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		<title>Gaylord Room Block is Open!</title>
		<link>http://www.katsucon.org/news/gaylord-room-block-is-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 02:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon 17&#8217;s room block at the Gaylord is now open and rooms are going fast.  Make your reservations now using the group code C-KEA11, or by calling the Gaylord National directly at 1-301-965-4000!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon 17&#8217;s room block at the Gaylord is now open and rooms are going fast.  <a href="https://reservations.gaylordnational.gaylordhotels.com/cgi-bin/lansaweb?procfun+rn+resnet+NAT+funcparms+UP(A2560):;C-KEA11;?%20" target="_blank">Make your reservations now</a> using the group code C-KEA11, or by calling the Gaylord National directly at 1-301-965-4000!</p>
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		<title>Carl Macek (1951-2010)</title>
		<link>http://www.katsucon.org/news/carl-macek-1951-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.katsucon.org/news/carl-macek-1951-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />The world of anime fandom lost a great friend with the passing of Carl Macek this past Saturday.  More information is available at Robotech.com and ANN.  Carl will be long remembered, and deeply missed.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" /><img src="http://www.katsucon.org/images/blkrbn_sm.png" alt="In Memoriam" style="float:left;padding:2px 5px 10px 2px;border:0px;">The world of anime fandom lost a great friend with the passing of Carl Macek this past Saturday.  More information is available at <a href="http://robotech.com/news/viewarticle.php?id=418" target="_blank">Robotech.com</a> and <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-04-19/american-anime-producer-carl-macek-passes-away" target="_blank">ANN</a>.  Carl will be long remembered, and deeply missed.</p>
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		<title>Katsucon 16 Review from ANN</title>
		<link>http://www.katsucon.org/news/katsucon-16-review-from-ann/</link>
		<comments>http://www.katsucon.org/news/katsucon-16-review-from-ann/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:55:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsantiago</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon is honored to have received a glowing review from Anime News Network.  Thanks to all the wonderful fans, guests, and staff that made it possible!</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p id="top" />Katsucon is honored to have received <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2010/katsucon" target="_blank">a glowing review</a> from <a href="http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/" target="_blank">Anime News Network</a>.  Thanks to all the wonderful fans, guests, and staff that made it possible!</p>
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