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					  <title><![CDATA[Keeping Buildings Dry]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1689/1/Keeping-Buildings-Dry/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Building owners are charged with the constant battle of keeping water out of the
 building envelope, but sometimes the water that causes stains, mold and decay
 comes from within the building envelope. Consideration to design, materials and use must be given during initial
 construction and reconstruction projects. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (William J. Pyznar, P.E.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:15:32 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Ordering Supplies for Your Building]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1659/1/Ordering-Supplies-for-Your-Building/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Along with big-ticket items like boilers, HVAC systems, and the like, residential buildings also have to purchase lots of little, everyday things like cleaning supplies, light bulbs, and paper products to keep up with day-to-day maintenance and operations. Though not necessarily expensive in and of themselves, costs for these small things can definitely add up over the course of a year. As the ones charged with ordering and inventorying these supplies, it&#8217;s up to managers and building staff members to keep a lid on costs and be conscientious about limiting waste. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Denton Tarver)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:27:41 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[New System Tracks Down Hard to Find Rodent Entry Points]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1624/1/New-System-Tracks-Down-Hard-to-Find-Rodent-Entry-Points/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Keeping your property free of rats and mice is a perpetual problem for home and property owners. New York City recently put noted rodentologist Bobby Corrigan on the payroll fulltime to combat its burgeoning rat problem. Heading a beefed-up squad of special inspectors known as the &#8220;Rat Pack,&#8221; Corrigan and his crew are patrolling the city to root out rodent infestations, visiting as many as 200 buildings a day. If cited, property owners have two weeks to evict the varmints or face a fine. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Douglas Stern)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 12:11:18 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Care and Maintenance for Marble Flooring]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1621/1/Care-and-Maintenance-for-Marble-Flooring/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Nothing says luxury and elegance quite like acres of polished marble&#8212; particularly in the lobby of an upscale co-op or condo building. Marble has been used in palaces, temples, and homes for thousands of years, and is prized for its beauty, durability, and vast variety of colors and patterns. Stone floors need maintenance, however, and knowing what they need can make them look better and last longer. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Denton Tarver)</author>
					  <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 12:06:04 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Drawbacks of the Boom]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1611/1/Drawbacks-of-the-Boom/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[In case you haven&#8217;t noticed, there is currently a building boom taking place in New York City. With so many scaffolds and cranes dotting the skyline, it seems like everyone wants to get into the real estate game and be a developer. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (C. Jaye Berger, Esq.)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:41:19 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[A Serious Problem for Boards and Homeowners]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1610/1/A-Serious-Problem-for-Boards-and-Homeowners/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Over the past three years, bedbug infestations have increased exponentially in New York City, causing panic among homeowners, co-op/condo boards and property managers. In 2004, there were 1,800 bedbug complaints recorded by the city. By last year, complaints had more than tripled, topping 7,000. Concern that 2008 will see even more bedbug activity recently prompted the city government to sponsor educational seminars for residents and property managers aimed at preventing and eradicating bedbug infestation. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Douglas Stern)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:39:52 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Tips for Seasonal Sprucing Up]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1604/1/Tips-for-Seasonal-Sprucing-Up/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[The snow is gone, the thermometer is inching higher, flowers are blooming and you&#8217;re ready for springtime. Unfortunately, your building may not be. Thanks to winter&#8217;s sand, snow, grit and lack of attention, things may be in less-than-gorgeous shape. Warmer weather is a great time to get out and see what needs to be done to restore your building&#8217;s curb appeal. Here are a few tips to get you organized and on your way. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 11:12:45 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Essential Elements of Your Building&#039;s System]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1583/1/Essential-Elements-of-Your-Building039s-System/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[Water damage can wreak havoc on any co-op or condo. When it leads to serious problems like mold and structural damage, it can be a costly problem to address. To avoid the cost and hassle of dealing with water damage after the fact, it's not enough to simply trust in the waterproofing elements integrated into your building during its construction. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Stephanie Mannino)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:54:36 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Don&#039;t Crack Under Pressure]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1579/1/Don039t-Crack-Under-Pressure/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[As a child, we tried diligently to avoid stepping on the cracks in the sidewalk, because, after all, our mother's backs were hanging in the balance. As adults, we simply take sidewalks for granted, often not looking down and watching where we are going, until we catch our foot in a split sidewalk and are sent tumbling to the ground. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Lisa Iannucci)</author>
					  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:53:25 EDT</pubDate>
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					  <title><![CDATA[Keeping Your Boiler Efficient All Year Long]]></title>
					  <link>http://cooperator.com/articles/1588/1/Keeping-Your-Boiler-Efficient-All-Year-Long/Page1.html</link>
					  <description><![CDATA[ Now that winter is drawing to a close, residential and 
 commercial buildings will soon be switching their heating systems off and 
 their air conditioning systems on. This is the ideal time of year to begin 
 preparing your boiler for the next heating season assuring the building 
 that the boiler will continue to operate at peak efficiency which 
 translates into meaningful dollar savings. Recent inflated oil prices have 
 alerted many buildings to the basic fact that an inefficient boiler will 
 cost a building unnecessary wasted dollars that could be saved with proper 
 maintenance. ]]></description>
					  <author>no@spam.com (Michael Sandler)</author>
					  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:30:50 EDT</pubDate>
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