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			<title><![CDATA[The new Formula Renault 3.5 has arrived]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 Series season began on 16 January for the 13 competing teams, as they each took delivery of their first new Formula Renault 3.5. The teams also received their first engines. The second cars are scheduled for delivery at the end of February.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>07-02-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trophee Andros title success for Dacia Lodgy Glace and Alain Prost!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The thrilling last clash of the 2011/2012 Trophée Andros saw Dacia clinch its first title in motorsport thanks to Alain Prost, who was in stunning form, and team-mates Evens Stievenart and Nicolas Prost. By taking his personal score in the French competition to three crowns, Alain Prost enabled Dacia Lodgy Glace to become the first MPV to win a title in ice racing, just weeks ahead of the production version’s unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>29-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alain Prost and Dacia lead 2011/2012 Trophee Andros title chase]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The setting for the Trophée Andros dropped in altitude this weekend with a visit to Saint-Dié des Vosges, in eastern France. The battle for victory was as thrilling as ever, however, and the big crowd saw Alain Prost pull out a gap over Jean-Philippe Dayraut after beating his title rival in both races. That said, Benjamin Rivière boosted his championship hopes with a strong run in the Vosges Mountains. There is very little in it between these three drivers ahead of next weekend’s last round at Super Besse (Auvergne).]]></description>
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			<pubDate>21-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Flying with the French Air Patrol]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[“A great exchange of excitement” was how Renault Sport driver Manu Guigou described the two days he spent with the Patrouille de France – the French equivalent of the Red Arrows. After being invited aboard an Alpha Jet to fly in an eight-strong aerobatic formation, the Megane RS N4 driver returned the favour by introducing the pilots to the thrill of special stage rallying.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>19-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Renault Sport to stage 3 competitions in France and a European challenge in 2012]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[After a successful 2011, Renault Sport Technologies will continue its strong commitment to rallying into the new season. Trophy competitions will be held in France for Twingo RS R1, Twingo RS R2, Clio RS R3 and Megane RS N4 owners, while a brand new challenge for Megane RS N4 drivers will also be staged as part of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>18-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Successful 2011 season for Renault Sport]]></title>
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Renault Sport enabled many drivers to rack up wins and claim titles in 2011, with a full customer-competition range that featured everything from the Twingo RS R1 to the Megane RS N4. Join us as we look back on a successful season across Europe.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>18-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dacia Lodgy Glace's first one - two finish]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It was a weekend of ups and downs for Team Dacia at Lans-en-Vercors. After a troubled Friday, however, the Dacia Lodgy Glace runners went on to dominate Race 2, with Evens Stievenart claiming his first win of the year. Alain Prost made sure of Dacia’s first one-two success in the Trophée Andros, while Nicolas Prost was a close fourth. The fight for the title is as close as ever, but Alain Prost knows he will be able to count on the support of his two competitive team-mates, Evens and Nicolas.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>15-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dacia Lodgy « Glace » kicks off 2012 with two podiums finishes]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[With the Christmas and New Year festivities over, Trophée Andros action resumed this weekend at Isola 2000, in the south of France. The first race saw Alain Prost finish on the podium to defend his position at the top of the standings. The Dacia Lodgy Glace driver is now equal on points with his arch-rival Jean-Philippe Dayraut. Nicolas Prost, who is contesting the French ice-racing series for the first time, is improving all the time and stands out as a potential winner, as demonstrated by his second place in the second race! ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>08-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Extra horsepower and more torque for even punchier performance]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Mégane R.S. Collection 2012’s R.S. Dynamic Management delivers 15 extra horsepower and 20Nm additional torque. By selecting the Sport Mode, the driver can benefit from peak power of 265hp/195kW and up to 360Nm of torque (limited edition Trophy version) for even crisper acceleration response. Thanks to this Renault Sport innovation, it is possible to use Mégane R.S.’s potential to the full, notably on tracks. At the same time, the sound produced by Mégane R.S.’s engine has been revised to ensure a satisfying pitch at all revs thanks a more open exhaust design and a reinforced sound pipe.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>06-01-2012</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Megane Trophy cranks up the power for 2012]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Created in 2005 and overhauled four years later, the Megane Trophy is reinventing itself for 2012, by packing an extra 40bhp beneath the bonnet. Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, the new improved 400-bhp saloon car will be taking centre stage again in the Eurocup Megane Trophy, as part of the World Series by Renault, and will also be branching out into the newly created Megane Trophy Endurance Challenge, courtesy of a highly adaptable endurance kit.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>22-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dacia Lodgy Glace weathers storm to claim more Trophee Andros success]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A cocktail of performance, strategy and sound race management were once again the keys to success at the winter’s third Trophée Andros clash. Team Dacia was involved in the fight for first place all weekend, and taking the right decisions at the right time led to its second victory of the year, in Race 2. Alain Prost is the first driver to have notched up two wins this year and now leads the points table ahead of the Christmas break. Evens Stievenart and Nicolas Prost were also in top form and jostling with the leaders. There is still everything to play for, but Dacia Lodgy Glace has already emerged as the revelation of the 2011/2012 championship.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>17-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Renault Sport Technologies, a breeding ground for F1 drivers]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As revealed earlier this week, Scuderia Toro Rosso have named Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne as their drivers for the 2012 season, the first time two Formula Renault 3.5 Series rivals will be driving side by side for the same Formula One team. In taking the step up from the Formula Renault 3.5 Series to motor racing’s blue riband class, the Australian and the Frenchman are following the trail blazed by Robert Kubica, Sebastien Vettel and Jaime Alguersuari. Their promotion takes the number of drivers in the 2012 Formula One field who have earned their spurs in the World Series by Renault’s leading class to five, with world champion Vettel, Pastor Maldonado and Charles Pic the other members of that esteemed quintet.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>16-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A strategic victory for Alain Prost and his Dacia Lodgy Glace]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The foundations for Dacia Lodgy Glace’s maiden Trophée Andros win in the Principality of Andorra were laid in two phases. Alain Prost gave an early hint of his speed when he posted the fastest time during the first race’s first qualifying session at the Pas de la Case ice-racing circuit. However, he decided to spare his tyres during the second session. He ended up second in the first race before going on to claim a brilliant victory in the weekend’s second race. The Frenchman’s points haul in Andorra has promoted him to second place in the provisional Trophée Andros standings. The consistent Evens Stievenart also picked up points, while Nicolas Prost continued his rapid apprenticeship of the championship.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>11-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stefano Comini shows his poise in the Nissan GT-R]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Like the 2010 champion Nick Catsburg before him, 2011 Eurocup Megane Trophy winner Stefano Comini was rewarded for his successful season with a drive in the Nissan GT-R GT1 last week, following an invitation from Renault Sport Technologies and Nissan Motorsport International (Nismo). Receiving expert advice from Nissan’s FIA GT1 world championship-winning duo Michael Krumm and Lucas Luhr, Comini made light of some tricky weather conditions to impress all onlookers, doing his hopes of receiving more test invitations in the future no harm.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>06-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dacia Lodgy Glace on the pace at Val Thorens]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[After picking up its first Trophée Andros podium finish in the hands of Evens Stievenart on Saturday, the new Dacia Lodgy Glace came close to claiming its first win in the series on Sunday. In the end, Alain Prost and Evens Stievenart harvested valuable points by securing fifth and sixth places in the second race, while Nicolas Prost continued to make progress. Evens Stievenart emerged from the 2011/2012 championship’s opening clash at Val Thorens in third place. Action continues next week in the principality of Andorra where Team Dacia will be looking for victory.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>04-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Podium success for Dacia Lodgy Glace ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The first competitive outing of Dacia Lodgy Glace produced the car’s first top-three finish thanks to Evens Stievenart who was third in the opening race at Val Thorens. Conditions were made complex by a lack of ice, but Alain Prost, Nicolas Prost and Evens Stievenart all succeeded in showcasing the ability of Team Dacia’s latest challenger which was competitive out of the box. ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>03-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dacia Lodgy « Glace » poised for rece debut]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[This weekend (December 3-4) will see Dacia Lodgy ‘Glace’ make its competition debut at the Val Thorens round of the 2011/2012 Trophée Andros. The car will be in the hands of the competition’s two-time champion and two-time runner-up Alain Prost who is targeting a third title. His bid will be backed by the entry of a second car for his son Nicolas and the experienced Evens Stievenart. ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>01-12-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[50 drivers gather for last 2011 test]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Over the last three days a clutch of up-and-coming drivers have been getting their first taste of Formula Renault 3.5 Series action in the year’s final testing get-together, held at Motorland Aragón. Accepting invitations from Renault Sport Technologies, nearly 50 young talents from Formula 3 and Formula Renault 2.0 have been showing their mettle in the World Series by Renault’s blue riband event, a valuable stepping stone into Formula One.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>30-11-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wickens, Vergne, Rossi, Korjus, Berthon and Charouz shine in F1 testing]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Six of the drivers who contested the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series had the opportunity to make their mark at the Formula One Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi this week. And upon taking the wheel of the world championship-winning Red Bull Renault RB7, it was this year’s FR 3.5 Series runner-up Jean-Eric Vergne who dominated each session. Also impressing was the man who pipped him to the 2011 title, Robert Wickens, who was invited to the event by Renault Sport Technologies and Lotus Renault GP as reward for his championship success, while Kevin Korjus, Alexander Rossi, Jan Charouz and Nathanaël Berthon were also turning heads.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>17-11-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dacia Lodgy Glace : An exceptional car for an exceptional winter of Trophée Andros Racing]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[For its third appearance in the Trophée Andros, and true to its values, Dacia has rewritten the rules with its highly original Dacia Lodgy Glace. It has entered two cars for the 2011/2012 ice-racing series and recruited a high-impact driver line-up: Alain Prost, Nicolas Prost and Evens Stievenart! The first round of this winter’s championship will be held on December 3-4, at Val Thorens, France.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>15-11-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Formula Renault 3.5 Series quintet braced for F1 Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The three-day testing event will take place on 15-17 November, just after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix, and will give a number of talented young drivers the chance to show their skills at the wheel of this season’s Formula One championship cars. As the 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series champion, Robert Wickens was the first to book his place at the test, where he will be joined by four other drivers from the discipline: Jean-Eric Vergne, this year’s runner-up; Alexander Rossi, who finished third overall and the season’s leading rookie; and Kevin Korjus and Jan Charouz.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>10-11-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The 10,000th Twingo Renault Sport to come off the line is a Gordini R.S. version]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Marketed in some 20 countries across Europe, as well as in South Africa and Japan, Twingo R.S. is manufactured at Renault’s Novo mesto plant, and the 10,000th car has just rolled out of the Slovenian factory.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>24-10-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clean sweep for Renault Sport]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Created by Renault Sport for customers competing in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC), the Renault Sport 2 WD Challenge has underlined the full potential of the Megane R.S. N4 and Clio R.S. R3, which have shone throughout the 2011 season. Renault Sport took the honours in the centenary running of the Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo and in the six asphalt counting towards the Renault Sport 2WD Challenge, chalking up seven wins with six different drivers. ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>18-10-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Two days of Renault Sport excitement in Italy]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Renault Italy is organising two days of pure motorsport action at two of the country’s racetracks: Autodromo di Franciacorta (on 27 October) and Pista Isam di Anagni (on 7 November).]]></description>
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			<pubDate>18-10-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thirteen teams selected for 2012]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The World Series by Renault Organising Committee has selected 13 teams and two substitute teams from the 18 applicant teams for the 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Eleven of the teams participating in 2011 will be lining up on the grid once again next season. The remaining two teams will be DAMS, which will make its return to the competition, and Arden International Ltd., which will be competing for the first time in Formula Renault 3.5 Series.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Renault Sport Technologies sets a new standard with the Twingo R2 Evo]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Designed for all markets, the Twingo R2 Evo has taken all the qualities the Twingo R2 is known for and enhanced them: performance, road-handling, adaptability, cost and upkeep.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>14-10-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alphajet + Mégane R.S... The ultimate adrenaline rush]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The pilots of France’s famous Patrouille de France aerobatics team are accustomed to high-flying thrills, but they were recently given a chance to taste the sporting sensations and enjoyment that Renault Sport, too, can deliver. Driving a number of fittingly blue, white and red production-spec Mégane R.S.s, the aviation aces – who are more used to seeing the tarmac disappear beneath their jets as they take off – were able to discover the pleasures of driving round a circuit and sample the ground-hugging road holding performance of Mégane R.S.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[One Dane rising from the shadow of another]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[After Kevin Magnussen (Carlin) yesterday, today it was the turn of Marco Sorensen (Gravity-Charouz) to take the limelight, setting the fastest lap of the day. The 21-year-old Dane is leaving Barcelona having set the fastest time in the two days of collective testing. Robin Frijns (ISR), the winner of the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 in 2011, had his first experience driving a Formula Renault 3.5., which he immediately looked comfortable in.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>12-10-2011</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Curtain comes down on a great season]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The final act of the 2011 World Series by Renault season took place at the National Contemporary Art Museum of Catalonia, housed at Barcelona’s Palau Nacional. In the presence of Renault design chief Laurens Van den Acker, the champion drivers and teams of 2011 stepped up to collect their trophies after a colourful finale at the Catalonia track, watched by a crowd of 62,000. No sooner had the old season ended, however, than thoughts turned to the new one, with the unveiling of the 2012 race calendar, which includes (subject to the FIA’s approval) an all-new Russian leg at the soon to be opened Moscow Raceway.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>12-10-2011</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[The R.S. Monitor application has met with huge success all around the globe, with over 35,000 downloads! ]]></description>
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