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	<title>Soapstone News and Information &#187; Industry News</title>
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		<title>Monsoon Wave Soapstone Arrives at our New Jersey (NJ) Showroom</title>
		<link>http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/2010/08/30/monsoon-wave-soapstone-arrives-at-our-new-jersey-nj-showroom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for beauty in nature, this soapstone will surely catch your eye. It features a very striking surface with lots of veining running through a dark background.  This stone is a work of art and will be exquisite on any kitchen or bathroom countertop.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are looking for beauty in nature, this soapstone will surely catch your eye. It features a very striking surface with lots of veining running through a dark background.  This stone is a work of art and will be exquisite on any kitchen or bathroom countertop.</p>
<div id="attachment_160" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Monsoonwave1.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-160 " style="border: 0px;" title="Monsoonwave" src="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Monsoonwave1-1024x676.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="297" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Monsoon Wave Soapstone - showing both oiled and unoiled sufaces</p></div>
<div id="attachment_162" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/monsoonwaveoil.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-162 " style="border: 0px;" title="monsoonwaveoil" src="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/monsoonwaveoil-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="337" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Monsoon Wave Soapstone from India - shown oiled</p></div>
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		<title>GOA Soapstone Arrives at our New Jersey (NJ) Showroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We welcome a new variety to our soapstone collection this week called GOA. This soapstone is very similar to Julia Soapstone, which we no longer carry. The soapstone does not have very much veining but it has a beautiful flowing blend of dark tones. It’s a great option for those that want subtle looking soapstone.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We welcome a new variety to our soapstone collection this week called GOA. This soapstone is very similar to Julia Soapstone, which we no longer carry. The soapstone does not have very much veining but it has a beautiful flowing blend of dark tones. It’s a great option for those that want subtle looking soapstone.</p>
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<div id="attachment_149" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Royal-Taj.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-149  " style="border: 0px;" title="GOA " src="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Royal-Taj-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="337" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">GOA Soapstone - Showing both oiled an unoiled surfaces</p></div>
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<div id="attachment_156" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/royaltajoil.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-156  " style="border: 0px;" title="GOA " src="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/royaltajoil-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="337" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">GOA (India) with Oil </p></div>
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		<title>New! Soapstone Dry Wax Conditioner</title>
		<link>http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/2010/06/24/new-soapstone-dry-wax-conditioner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our new soapstone dry wax conditioner will provide a lovely low luster finish as an alternative to the traditional mineral oil application. Our unique formulated product is made from food grade Walnut Oil and T1 Carnauba Wax. There are no solvents added which means no VOS’s (volatile organic chemical). Many of our customers find this [...]]]></description>
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Our new soapstone dry wax conditioner will provide a lovely low luster finish as an alternative to the traditional mineral oil application.</p>
<p>Our unique formulated product is made from food grade Walnut Oil and T1 Carnauba Wax. There are no solvents added which means no VOS’s (volatile organic chemical). Many of our customers find this product easier to apply than mineral oil. The product maintains a nice dark color but results will vary from stone to stone.</p>
<p>You can purchase this product through our <a title="Soapstone Dry Wax Conditioner" href="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstone_samples.html" target="_self">soapstone online store</a>.</p>
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		<title>M Teixeira Soapstone Kitchen Sink Featured on Calfinder.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were pleased to learn that our soapstone sink products were featured on Calfinder.com, a web site that connects homeowners with contractors. According to recent article on soapstone kitchen sinks posted on the site, &#8220;High durability and low maintenance make M. Teixeira Soapstone’s washbasins sought-after, especially now that the natural stone is making a comeback.&#8221;   [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We were pleased to learn that our soapstone sink products were featured on Calfinder.com, a web site that connects homeowners with contractors. According to recent <a href="http://www.calfinder.com/magazine/kitchen/farmhouse-style-soapstone-sinks" target="_blank">article on soapstone kitchen sinks </a>posted on the site, &#8220;High durability and low maintenance make <a href="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstone_sinks.html">M. Teixeira Soapstone’s washbasins </a>sought-after, especially now that the natural stone is making a comeback.&#8221;   The articles reinforces the durability and longevity of soasptone. Our <a href="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstone_sinks.html" target="_blank">soapstone kitchen sinks </a>are carved from a solid block of quality soapstone.</p>
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		<title>Visit M. Teixeira Soapstone Northern California Soapstone Showroom</title>
		<link>http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/2009/11/20/visit-m-teixeira-soapstone-northern-california-soapstone-showroom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Northern California showroom located in San Fransico California has a great wide range of soapstone slabs, sinks, and tiles on hand. Kitchen and bathroom designers and decorator shop our showroom for the best values in soapstone countertops, sinks, tile, and slabs. This showroom locations serves the entire Northern California area from Mendocino to Santa [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our <a href="http://www.soapstones.com/san_francisco_california.html">Northern California </a>showroom located in San Fransico California has a great wide range of soapstone slabs, sinks, and tiles on hand. Kitchen and bathroom designers and decorator shop our showroom for the best values in soapstone countertops, sinks, tile, and slabs. This showroom locations serves the entire <a href="http://www.soapstones.com/san_francisco_california.html">Northern California </a>area from Mendocino to Santa Clara county and surrounding areas.  Delivery to your california home or business can be easily arranged with our customer service represenative. </p>
<p>For more information and directions visit our <a href="http://www.soapstones.com/san_francisco_california.html">California location </a>page.</p>
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		<title>New Product! Large Single Bowl Barroca Soapstone Sink</title>
		<link>http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/2009/10/30/new-product-large-single-bowl-barroca-soapstone-sink/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just added to our online store is a large single bowl Soapstone sink made from Barroca soapstone. The sink measures 33&#8243; x 18 1/2&#8243; x 10&#8243; (OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS). Priced at $850.00 includes shipping. This is a great value. For more information and to place your order online visit our soapstone sink sale page.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just added to our online store is a large single bowl Soapstone sink made from Barroca soapstone. The sink measures 33&#8243; x 18 1/2&#8243; x 10&#8243; (OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS). Priced at $850.00 includes shipping. This is a great value. For more information and to place your order online visit our <a title="Soapstone Sink Sale Page" href="http://www.soapstones.com/store/buy_soapstone_sinks.html" target="_blank">soapstone sink sale page</a>.</p>
<div id="attachment_114" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 226px"><a title="Soapstone Single Bowl Kitchen Sink" href="http://www.soapstones.com/store/buy_soapstone_sinks.html" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-114" title="Barroca Soapstone Single Bowl Sink" src="http://www.soapstones.com/soapstones_blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/chicagowright.jpg" alt="Barroca Soapstone Single Bowl Sink" width="216" height="178" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Barroca Soapstone Single Bowl Sink</p></div>
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