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	<title><![CDATA[New NSB Speakers]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[From Olympians to social media experts, to the science of laughter, our newest speakers offer something to help us all learn and grow.  Severn Cullis-Suzuki - Environmentalist, United Nations Speaker...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/03/9/128</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB's Latest Blog - Podium Perspective – Gold Medal Stories & Inspiration]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Read our NSB Blog - Engaging You with Who's Who. NSB's blog at www.nsbblog.wordpress.com is the place to tap into NSB's access with Canada's Who's Who. NSB connects audiences with the country's...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/03/1/78</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Exciting New Speakers Hot off the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[What an exciting time it is to be Canadian! We are almost halfway through the amazing Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and our best athletes in the country, our Canadian Olympic athletes have shown hard...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/02/18/150</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[We've Got Gold!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB is proud to represent Maelle Ricker, Canada's first woman to earn an Olympic Gold medal on home soil.  After suffering a crash resulting in a concussion at the 2006 Olympics, Ricker returned...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/02/17/149</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[James Orbinski - Honoured with Order of Canada]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[No one knows more about the difficulty of running an effective aid mission than Dr. James Orbinski. The former president of Medecins Sans Frontieres /Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is now using his expertise...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/02/11/146</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Vancouver 2010: It's Here!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Motivate your Audience with an Olympic Speaker! National Speakers Bureau offers an outstanding slate of athletes, coaches, humanitarians and broadcasters who capture the sprit of the Games and teach us...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/02/11/147</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Get Fit with Brendan Brazier]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Brendan Brazier is a professional Ironman triathlete and best-selling author on performance nutrition. He is a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion and is also one of only a few professional...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/02/10/145</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB Pleased to Share New Online Directory]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[This month, National Speakers Bureau has launched our new online brochure resource, complete with timely speaker additions and articles in an easy-to-read, accessible format for our meeting planner clients...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/02/4/144</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Brand Sustainability: Actual vs. Public Perception]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Marc Stoiber’s green company, Change, has published a new groundbreaking study that compares the green reality versus the green perception of nearly 100 major US corporations. The report, MapChange...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/28/141</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Dragons' Den Smashes TV Ratings]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[More and more Canadians are tuning in to watch the CBC’s hit show, Dragons’ Den. The first show of season five peaked at 2.5 million viewers, smashing its 2009 ratings. The show, hosted by...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/28/142</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Craig Kielburger Feeding Children in Haiti]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Just days after the earthquake hit, Craig Kielburger was on a plane to Haiti with other members of the Free The Children team – the non-profit organization he founded when he was 12 – to help...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/28/143</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Winter Olympians - Canadian Olympic Spirit]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[This winter, Canadians are coming together demonstrating their patriotism and true Olympic spirit! After 22 years, the Winter Olympics are returning to Canada. More than 5,000 athletes, representing 80...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/25/140</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Meghji Teaches Canadian Women to Love Themselves]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[It's the dreaded start to a new year, and if you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Canadians needing a boost to your self-esteem, then you need a dose of Zain Meghji.  The host of the Canadian...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/22/138</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Canadians Choose Obama's Inauguration as Top news Story for 2009]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[There's no doubt that 2009 saw some of the most important news stories of the decade. But when asked to choose, one in three Canadians (31%) felt the Barack Obama swearing in was the biggest story in 2009....]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/22/139</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Speaker of the Month - Jeff Rubin]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Canadians recognize Jeff Rubin as one of our country's leading energy and economy experts. Rubin first caught the attention of financial markets in 1989 with his now-famous call for a 25 per cent decline...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/20/137</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Two Seconds Can Change Your Life]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Olympian Mark Tewksbury Discusses How Every Second Counts Can two seconds really change your life? Mark Tewksbury knows from personal experience that sometimes two seconds is literally all it takes!...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/14/135</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[National Speakers Bureau Recognized With Top Industry Awards]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[We are very proud to share that the National Speakers Bureau has been presented three prestigious awards in 2009 based on performance and excellence.   COCA award for Outstanding Service by an Associate...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
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	<title><![CDATA[The Five Traits of Champions]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Recently, Canadian Olympic champion and humanitarian, Mark Tewksbury gave a closing keynote speech at the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) AGM, in Toronto. From this presentation, Tewksbury...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2010/01/13/134</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Jenn Hollett & the Future of Media]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Jenn Hollett, known to many as from her days as a MuchMusic VJ and Videographer has a new position as Cross-platform Contributor on CBC News Network's new prime time program Connect with Mark Kelley weeknights...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/12/16/133</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Improving Maternal Health Internationally]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Maureen McTeer explores the future of the human race in relation to advances in science and technology. As Canada's foremost expert on issues of science, ethics and public policy, in her presentations...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/12/11/132</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[2010 Winter Olympics: Covering All the Angles]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[It will be a special moment next February when Vancouver hosts the 2010 Winter Olympics. People from all around the world will focus on Canada as international athletes vie for gold. Bringing us the most...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/12/10/131</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Get Real About Your Money]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[There's no denying that 2009 has been a tough year for many people, and even tougher on their hard-earned money. So you're not alone if you're feeling disconnected from your money because of the financial...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/12/8/129</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Olympics Bring Positive Energy]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Gold Medal Olympian Adam Kreek firmly believes that the Olympics bring positive energy, disputing an article featured in the Vancouver Sun discussing the so-called "negative" effects of the Olympic Games....]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/12/8/130</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Speaker of the Month Rex Murphy]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Canadians recognize Rex Murphy as one our country's most respected opinion leaders. They listen to him on his weekly CBC Radio show, Cross Country Check-Up, read his column in The Globe and Mail, and watch...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/12/7/127</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB Speakers Named WXN's 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to NSB speakers Dr. Samantha Nutt, Denise Donlon, and Roberta Jamieson, named 2009's Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 winners, by the Women’s Executive Network.   The...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/12/3/126</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Jennifer Hollett social media commentator on CBC's Connect with Mark Kelley]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[As one of the first interactive leaders in Canada's music industry, Jennifer Hollett continues to be a digital innovator in her new role as a social media commentator with CBC TV's Connect with Mark Kelley....]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/11/16/125</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Ask André Picard - H1N1 Questions]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Globe and Mail reporter André Picard is one of the country's leading healthcare experts and has been covering public health since 1987. Canadians turn to him when they need answers to...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/11/10/124</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Uncovering Hip Hop Culture with Dalton Higgins]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[For many of us, Hip Hop is a popular style of music played on radio stations across North America. But, for Dalton Higgins, it’s a window into the lives of people around the world. Known as Canada’s...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/21/123</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Profit from Sustainability with Marc Stoiber and NSB!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB is a proud sponsor at this year's Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo 2009 (CSEME) in Vancouver. CSEME is the leading event and meeting industry conference and trade show in Canada, held October...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/14/122</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[What if One Day Could Change Your Life?]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for an opportunity to learn, explore and implement new and creative ways to approach today’s business challenges, then you need to attend The Big Think conference.The event,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/9/120</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Juno Award-Winning Artists Chantal Kreviazuk & Raine Maida Receive Tiffany Mark Award For Their Charitable Efforts]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Andrea Hopson, Vice-President, Tiffany & Co. Canada, presented renowned Canadian recording artists Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida, lead singer of Our Lady Peace, with the 2009 Tiffany Mark...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/9/121</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[A Dare to Remember: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Can you imagine a celeb musician working to help you pick out a toy at your local department store? What about seeing someone portage a canoe for 5km through Toronto’s busy downtown core? Or joining...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/8/119</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Early Fall Book Launches]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Calling all readers! Here are two must-have reads for the fall from two of Canada’s top authors and speakers. These books will have you intrigued and fascinated. We Know What You’re Thinking...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/7/102</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Latest NSB Speakers]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[National Speakers Bureau is proud to present these exceptional Canadian leaders for your next event: Phil Fontaine - A natural born leader, Fontaine has been fighting for the rights of Canada's indigenous...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/7/105</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Can you feel the Power of We?!!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Whether you feel the energy in the streets, the papers or on TV, you can't miss the power of Marc and Craig Kielburger's We Day, coming to Toronto on Monday October 5th.  NSB will be there in support...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/2/117</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[AJ Sovani and Save the Boobs!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Save the Boobs!! Have you seen it yet? NSB’s AJ Sovani’s breast cancer PSA has stirred controversy and conversation around the world. AJ was recently interviewed live on CNN about the piece,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/10/2/118</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Olympic Spirit For A Fraction of the Cost]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[The 6th in our Series Featuring the Olympics Hot Topic   You may have seen the recent larger-than-life posters featuring Canadian sprint canoer Adam van Koeverden at your local Roots store or the...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/30/116</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Stephen Lewis on New UN Women’s Agency]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Did you know that women make up 61 per cent of people living with AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, and the percentage increases to 75 per cent among young women between the ages of 15 to 24? These are the startling...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/25/114</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Meeting Planner Tip: The Value of Sponsorships]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Want to gain access or exposure before a desired audience and the traditional advertising methods aren't garnering results? Consider sponsoring a keynote speaker at your industry's next conference or...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/24/113</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[New Speakers Available Through NSB]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Bruice Lourie  - An expert in toxic substances, Lourie is the bestselling author of Slow Death by Rubber Duck, a book that explores pollution today. In fact, Lourie reveals that pollution is much...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/22/109</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Murder Without Borders by Terry Gould, Awarded Prestigious Tara Singh Hayer Award]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Murder Without Borders: Dying for the Story in the World's Most Dangerous Places by Terry Gould has been awarded the Canadian Journalists For Free Expression's Tara Singh Hayer Award for Bravery in Journalism....]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/22/112</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Stop Making Excuses]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Cameron Herold on how NOT to participate in the recession. He's the man who took junk and made it into a multi-million dollar business in just six years! It's no wonder Cameron Herold, former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/21/111</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Me to We 2009]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB speakers Craig and Marc Kielburger are the founders of Free the Children - the world's largest network of children helping children - and the inspirational We Day for students and teachers. Now in...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/18/110</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Word on the Street 2009]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Bookworms across Canada are counting down the days until Word on The Street, happening on September 27. Canada's best and largest book and magazine festival is celebrated in communities from coast to coast,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/17/107</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB proud to be a part of IncentiveWorks]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[National Speakers Bureau was proud to be a part of IncentiveWorks, Canada's largest trade show and education event for the meetings industry which took place at the end of August. With over 500 exhibits at...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/17/108</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Speaker of the Month]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Jim Harris - Business StrategistWhen it comes to forward thinking, Jim Harris is light-years ahead. This established business strategist has an uncanny ability to foresee future trends that can make or...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/16/106</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[John Manley appointed president and CEO of Canadian Council of Chief Executives]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[The Honourable John Manley, one of Canada’s most highly regarded Parliamentarians, will be the new president and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives. He is assuming his new role effective...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/09/3/103</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[National Post column focuses on Going Green with Jim Harris]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Have you seen one of the newest columns in the National Post?  The column by  Jim Harris titled "Power Points" appears on Friday on the back page of the Financial Post and focuses on energy...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/08/18/90</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB is taking the Blog World by Storm]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB is proud to announce that our blog was chosen as an editors choice pick for Blogville.us, where less than 1% of the blogs listed are editors choice. Blogville is a directory of blogs based on keywords,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/08/10/101</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[You are invited to IncentiveWorks!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[National Speakers Bureau is proud to be a part of IncentiveWorks, Canada’s largest trade show and education event for the meetings industry. With over 500 exhibits this trade show is sure to be a...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/08/6/100</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Become Psychologically Green: Tap into your instinctual tools for success]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Psychologist Dr. Hendrie Weisinger believes following your instincts can lead to business success. The New York Times best-selling author’s latest book, The Genius of Instinct: Reclaim Mother Nature’s...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/31/98</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Catching What Is Going Right In The World]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Joseph Michelli is an internationally sought-after speaker, organizational psychologist, and business consultant. In addition to writing best-selling books about enduring business principles, he hosted...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/29/99</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Marked for Death]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author Terry Gould is releasing his new book in the U.S. on Sunday, September, 20. The critically acclaimed book, Murder Without Borders: Dying for...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/20/97</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Summer Olympians - Canadian Pride]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Canada recently celebrated its 142nd birthday, and while our country is still very young compared to the rest of the world, our Canadian pride is strong. A great source of that are our top Olympic athletes,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/16/96</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB at COCA St. John's!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB Account Executive Jeff Lohnes, recently returned from a six day trip to St. John's, Newfoundland for the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities (COCA) 2009 National Conference. COCA is a group...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/15/95</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Speakers of the Month]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Summer is a time for fun, laughter and a whole lot relaxation, so this month, National Speakers Bureau has chosen to feature two top Canadian satire entertainers that have kept us chuckling for decades. Bob...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/13/94</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Summer in Canada by Bob Robertson]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Bob Robertson - Best known for his work on CBC Radio's hit series Double Exposure, Robertson has been entertaining hundreds of thousands of Canadians from coast to coast for more than 20 years. Robertson's...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/9/93</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Summer Olympians - The 6th in our Series Featuring the Olympics Hot Topic]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[The second phase of tickets to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver began on June 6. VANOC released 200,000 tickets to the public, and in its first day more than 130,000 were sold. While the Games are...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/7/92</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NEW SPEAKERS!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[This month National Speakers Bureau brings you more opportunities to get inspired with five bright new speakers who understand the power of ideas.  Peter Sheahan - Generation Y ExpertPeter Sheahan understands...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/07/2/91</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[David Suzuki is "On The Edge" with CPRS!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[The National Speakers Bureau is proud to have booked David Suzuki as the keynote speaker for "On The Edge," The Canadian Public Relations Society's annual conference. Seeing as the conference was in Vancouver...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/06/29/89</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB Launches our Blog and Twitter Account]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Launching the new NSB website was only the first step in our efforts to keep you informed with the latest news about our fantastic roster of speakers and hot topics. We are always exploring new ways to...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/06/26/88</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Samantha Nutt: (Transformative) Change We Can Believe In!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB is honoured to be an active member of Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE). We are thrilled to have booked Dr. Samantha Nutt at their Annual General Meeting and Awards Gala on June 24...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/06/24/87</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Meeting Planner Tip]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Selecting the Perfect Speaker  Association Magazine recently featured an indepth article on Selecting the Perfect Speaker which we share here. We were thrilled to see Sherry Watson of the Cdn Real Estate...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/06/3/86</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Take the Olympic Challenge!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[The 5th in our Series Featuring the Olympics Hot Topic!If you've ever doubted your own potential - then doubt no more. These three Olympic athletes have not only proven they're the best at what they do,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/28/85</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[GSA Leader Within the IASB]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Global Speakers Agency is proud to announce NSB/GSA's Vice President, Theresa Beenken, has been chosen as the new Vice President /President Elect for the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB)...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/27/84</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Finding Your Balancing Act]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Many of us struggle with today's busy fast paced world. Finding a balance between life, work and play can be difficult - no matter who you are! Many NSB speakers have experienced their own hardships and...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/26/83</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[MPI Toronto Education Conference]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Meeting Professionals International, Toronto chapter is hosting its annual Education Conference on Friday, June 26, in Niagara Falls. National Speakers Bureau is proudly sponsoring both keynote speakers: Meeting...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/22/81</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Canadians You Trust]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB is proud to announce that the June issue of Readers Digest, 'Canadians You Trust' features our exclusive speaker George Stroumboulopoulos on the cover.In reviewing the article, the NSB...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/21/79</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Spring Cleaning with Speaker of the Month David Granirer]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[In the midst of spring-cleaning? Master counsellor and stand-up comedian David Granirer says it's also a good time to take a good look at "spring-cleaning" ourselves. Passionate about teaching individuals...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/21/80</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Investigative journalist Terry Gould is appearing on CBC's The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Investigative journalist Terry Gould is appearing on CBC's The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos to talk about his latest book, Murder Without Borders: Dying for the Story in the World's Most Dangerous...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/13/75</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Expert Advice]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) recently featured NSB Vice-President, Theresa Beenken, in its Association magazine's April/May issue. In the article, Selecting the Perfect Speaker, Beenken...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/12/76</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Political Comments from David Frum]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Political and economic columnist David Frum comments on President Obama’s recent speech:"In all my speeches to Canadian business audiences last year I made a prediction:Don't worry about US trade...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/12/77</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[People - the Critical Element to Building an Effective Management Team]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[The National Post recently profiled NSB exclusive Sean Wise as he offered poignant insight to small business owners that "People are central to business success". Wise knows that to have a high-growth,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/11/82</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Gerry Visca to Open for Jack Canfield May 23, 2009 in Toronto]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB's branding guru and creative inspirational speaker Gerry Visca, is scheduled to open for Chicken Soup for the Soul author, Jack Canfield in Toronto on May 23, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Universal...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/05/1/73</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Kudos for Jian Ghomeshi]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB speaker and CBC’s ‘Q’ radio host, Jian Ghomeshi, is getting international kudos for how he handled a recent interview with actor turned musician, Billy Bob Thornton, and his new band,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/04/15/70</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NEW CBC series "Top of Your Game" with Mark Tewksbury and Heather Hiscox]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Mark Tewksbury, a former Olympian turned humanitarian, has devoted his life to teaching others how to become a champion in their own lives. Recently Tewksbury has teamed up with CBC’s morning news...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/04/2/69</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB Speaker of the Month - Canada's Rocket Man: Dave Williams]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Dave Williams understands risk. His motto is "Don't take chances. Manage risk." In this time of uncertainty, as organizations challenge conventional ways of doing business, we must also manage the...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/59</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Seamus O'Regan joins Geoff Green and Student's on Ice]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[CTV's Canada AM host Seamus O'Regan recently returned from a one-of-a-kind trip to Antarctica with adventurer - and NSB Speaker - Geoff Green and his award-winning program "Students on Ice." The expedition,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/60</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Social Media Madness - and New Speakers!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Whether you're into it or not, there's no escaping the social media revolution that has taken over our computers, laptops and phones.Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace are now...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/61</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[New Canada-US Relations Speakers Available Through NSB]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Whether you're looking for inspiration, education or just plain insight into any given topic, NSB has the speakers for your event. This month we are proud to introduce two individuals who have and continue...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/63</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Get Motivated with an Olympic Coach]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Behind every good athlete is a great coach. Whether you're a superstar athlete training for gold, or an employee looking to impress - we all need support. Coaches have the ability to communicate and guide...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/64</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Being Kind Pays Forward]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[When four friends in their 20s set off on a three-month, non-profit marathon across Canada to commit as many random acts of kindness as they could, they had no idea what they were starting. Seven years...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/65</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Gerry Visca: Keynote Speaker at CSEME March 26th in Toronto!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[With more than 15 years experience and hundreds of award-winning creative campaigns under his belt, Visca has dedicated his work to helping individuals and businesses "creatively transform themselves."...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/67</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[POWer of Andy Nulman Draws]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Andy Nulman's new book and speaking topic, Pow! Right Between the Eyes! Profiting from the Power of Surprise, has elicited a flurry of media coverage across the country, including a full-page spread in...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/68</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Meeting Planner Tip: The Art of Delegation]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Going away for a vacation? Stressed about the event planning work you're leaving behind or will return to, when you go on holiday? Master the art of delegation and ask your speakers bureau to work on your...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/13/72</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Dr. James Orbinski Wins Top Political Writing Prize]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Exclusive NSB speaker and world-renowned humanitarian, Dr. James Orbinski, is this year’s winner of the $25,000 dollar Shaughnessy Cohen prize, focused celebrating a non-fiction book about a political...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/5/57</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Sam Nutt's War Child Fights For Kids with Music "Heroes"]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Everyday, millions of children around the world are devastated by war. After witnessing the anguish first hand, Dr. Samantha Nutt founded War Child Canada, a non-profit organization that provides help...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/5/58</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[New Speakers Available Through NSB]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re looking for inspiration, education or just plain insight into any given topic, NSB has the speakers for your event. This month we are proud to introduce four individuals who have and...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/03/2/56</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[POWer of Andy Nulman Draws Full-Page Media Coverage]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Andy Nulman's new book and speaking topic, Pow! Right Between the Eyes! Profiting from the Power of Surprise, has elicited a flurry of media coverage across the country, including a full-page...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/20/51</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Recession Lessons with Canada's Business Best]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Today, we all cringe at the word "recession", but there are lessons to be learned from those who have survived downturns in the past. For example, take a look at Wal-Mart and McDonald's. These companies...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/20/52</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[International Women's Day]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, March 8, 2009, people around the world will celebrate women and honour their achievements over the past century at the annual International Women's Day. NSB proudly represents many women who...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/20/53</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[One Year to 2010 Olympics]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[With less than 365 days until Vancouver hosts the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Canadians are really starting to catch Olympic fever. As communities across the country join in the excitement, the National...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/20/54</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Downsizing, Layoffs and Lower Budgets - Human Resources Help for 2009]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Cutbacks and downsizing are dominating headlines as companies are forced to restructure and consider layoffs. The current economic and employment climate means HR leaders are facing greater challenges...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/20/55</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Obama-mania hits Canada]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[As we were drawn to watch history being made and see the Obama Inauguration in our offices, our international affairs, political and current events speaker clients were also busy summarizing...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/19/44</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[New and Exclusive Speakers]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[National Speakers Bureau is always on the lookout for new and excellent speakers in order to give you the best options when selecting Canada's finest for your next event. This month, we are happy to announce...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/19/49</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Meeting Planner Tip: Legitimate Meeting Expenses]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[NSB has been closely following the work of industry leaders outlining Legitimate Business Purposes for Meetings. We have chosen three effective resources to help you learn how to strategically position...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/19/71</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB Founder, Perry Goldsmith, Hall of Fame Inductee]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[National Speakers Bureau President and founder Perry Goldsmith has been inducted into Meetings & Incentive Travel's inaugural Hall of Fame as an industry innovator. The award recognizes Perry for starting...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/17/50</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Birth of Octuplets Raises New Bioethical Questions]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Two North American mothers have recently raised the question of bioethical behaviour. First, a 33-year old Californian mother who already has six children, and no means for support, gives birth to octuplets....]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/02/16/48</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Gerry Visca's Boot Camp for Business Owners]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA["Members of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce received a lesson in marketing and creativity from one of Canada's branding gurus, Gerry Visca, this week. There's a major shift in people's attention, especially...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/30/47</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Mobile Mogul Andy Nulman's Success Story on Fortune Hunters]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Andy Nulman shares how he made his first million in business on CBC-TV’s new business show, Fortune Hunters. The man with the touch for successfully building brands and companies is the former...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/29/46</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Two Perspectives on Business & the Economy for 2009]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[A Twist in the Tale by Economist Linda Nazareth It is a twist in the tale, a changing of all our assumptions. Really, that’s not a too dramatic way of putting it. With the world in a global recession,...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/23/45</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Top Local Picks for Tough Times]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Let's face it, with the economy everyone is pinching pennies and tightening budgets. But it has never been more important than now to motivate and inspire your organization to foster success When you...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/16/39</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Stephen Lewis and more - Unique Lives & Experiences with NSB Speakers]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[  Unique Lives & Experiences with NSB Speakers: NSB proudly presents three speakers who will be sharing their stories at the Unique Lives and Experiences lecture series in 2009      Vancouver:...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/16/40</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Geoff Green & 'Generation G']]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[It's time for 'Generation G'  - the generation that is Green, Global, Generous, and Grateful. Adventurer and Explorer Geoff Green shares his thoughts in his presentations and in a recent...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/15/36</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Give Your Office a Green Makeover in ’09 with Tim Sanders]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[For all of you wanting to improve your carbon footprint, work is a great place to make a difference. And, creating a greener workplace doesn’t have to be difficult. Tim Sanders, author of Saving...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/13/43</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[We're Green]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[   When the CBC’s hit show The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos challenged Canadians to do One Million Acts of Green, NSB got involved. We created a challenge between our two offices in...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/12/41</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Be A Champion In Your Own Life with Mark Tewksbury]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[The new year is a great time to set new goals, whether they're small and personal or big and for a greater good. But setting goals and reaching them can be a daunting and often short-lived task. One person...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/7/38</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Get Healthy with Hollywood Trainer Harley Pasternak]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Harley Pasternak has helped Eva Mendes, John Mayer and Jessica Simpson get "red carpet" ready, and now he wants to help you and your group! Pasternak is the Canadian celebrity health and fitness expert...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2009/01/1/42</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Bringing Light Through Darkness]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Does all the gloom and doom talk about the economy and politics have you feeling down? Consider a speaker who can lift everyone's spirits. After all, they say laughter is the best medicine, especially...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/12/15/29</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Solar Successes with Chris Turner]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Can you imagine power-generating metal roofs on houses and buildings all around the world? NSB speaker Chris Turner can. His latest article, The Solar Industry Gains Ground - And Goes Global in the December...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/12/15/31</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Maureen McTeer Honoured by Governor General]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Passionate and devoted to women's rights and health issues, Maureen McTeer is one of six women honoured this year with the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case. (Ironically, the...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/12/15/34</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Roméo Dallaire Honoured for Mental Health Work]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[An outspoken leader on the atrocities he faced during the Rwandan genocide, retired Lieutenant General Roméo Dallaire is equally outspoken about mental illness.   Recently, he was honoured with...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/12/15/35</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Great Christmas Reads]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Struggling to find that perfect gift? Consider a book that will inspire and motivate your friends and family to be the best they can be. Here's our list of hot new books that tackle issues from the environment...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/12/12/32</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB Represents Canada's Best of the Best]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[It was all glitz and glamour at the 23rd Annual Gemini Awards Gala on November 28. Toronto's Metro Convention Centre was packed with stars from coast to coast to recognize Canadian TV's 'best of the best'....]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/12/1/33</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Say Yes to More Meetings]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[A recent article in The Vancouver Sun by Rod Cameron, executive director of Convention Centres of Canada, highlights the important role the meetings industry plays in a time of economic crisis. "This is...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/26/30</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[New Speakers Exclusively with NSB]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Dave Williams - Record-breaking Astronaut and Aquanaut     Dave Williams joined an exclusive club when he blasted into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, and again on Shuttle Endeavour...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/25/9</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Making Sense of Economy Madness]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[There's no denying that the world's economy is in crisis. Every day, there are more and more stories about banks going down, businesses closing for good, or families losing their homes. Whether you've...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/21/2</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[General Rick Hillier - Chief of the Defence Staff 2005-2008]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[General Rick Hillier - Chief of the Defence Staff 2005-2008 Hillier's passion, leadership and outspoken nature have captured the hearts and minds of Canadians across the country. A man who takes pride...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/19/24</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[And the Gemini Goes To...]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Don Newman, Peter Raymont, Stefan Brogren & Pat Mastroianni involved with Gemini wins! It's that time of year again when Canada's most talented TV creators, producers and performers are honoured with...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/17/3</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[One Million Acts of Green with George Stroumboulopoulos]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[George Stroumboulopoulos wants Canadians to take action - real action - for the environment. Stroumboulopoulos, host of the CBC show, The Hour, kicked off a new campaign to get more Canadians thinking...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/14/6</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Getting Money Smart with 'Smart Cookies']]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Don't let the gloomy economy get your personal finances down. Instead, let the Smart Cookies show you how to get ahead and stay ahead without sacrificing your social life.  These five Canadian women...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/10/7</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[U.S. Election Analysis with Don Newman]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Barack Obama ran a successful campaign on the promise for "change". But what does change in America mean for us here in Canada? Don Newman, Senior Parliamentary Editor for CBC News and host of CBC Newsworld's...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/7/8</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Campus Life Magazine Features Two NSB Speakers]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Craig Kielburger and George Stroumboulopoulos are part of the latest generation of influential young Canadians to look up to. Which is why they've both been featured in the back-to-school issue of Campus...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/3/4</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA["In Conversation With..."]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[A number of NSB's highly successful clients are offering a more intimate approach to presentations. This "In Conversation" format allows for more audience involvement, as well as a coveted spot for a high...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/3/22</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Marc Stoiber and Innovation in Green Brand Strategy]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[GSA is proud to represent the country's leading innovators. Included in the list is none-other than Marc Stoiber, a speaker who has garnered impressive feedback from clients who have booked his Making...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/1/12</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[More New Featured Speakers!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Chantal Kreviazuk  Superstar Musician & Activist   We're proud to be Chantal Kreviazuk's speaking agency of choice. A double Juno award winner and six-time platinum selling artist, Chantal...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/1/13</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Customer Service Expert Dr. Joseph Michelli in The New York Times]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Dr. Joseph Michelli, specializes in 'catching what is right in the world and playfully sparking people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary.' One of his recent articles was published in The...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/11/1/14</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Kirstine Layfield: Changing the Way Canadians Watch TV]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Canadians can now anticipate the return of their favourite Canadian TV series' - and that's all thanks to one woman. The CBC's Kirstine Layfield has been hard at work since she joined the public broadcaster...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/30/20</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Me to We Day Inspires more than 8,000 Students & Teachers]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger pulled off another highly successful National Me to We Day, this time spread across two Canadian cities, Toronto and Hamilton. The event brought 8,000 screaming...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/22/5</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Adventurer Geoff Green says, "I'm a PC"]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[  Microsoft is taking aim at Apple's "I'm a PC, I'm a Mac" TV commercials with a little star power. The new ads feature adventurer and educator Geoff Green with Hollywood celebrities like Eva Longoria...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/22/11</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Denise Donlon - Mega Music Broadcaster Takes Over CBC Radio]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Denise Donlon, takes the helm of CBC Radio.   Donlon, who is best known for her 15 years at Citytv and MuchMusic, and as president of Sony Music Canada, will use her experience to strengthen CBC Radio's...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/14/19</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Successful networking with Leap Start™]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Co-authors of the best-selling book, Work the Pond!, Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thompson were getting people up off their seats to network during a few recent events. One educational session was sponsored...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/14/21</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB's CSAE conference speaker Tim Sanders earns standing ovation!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[We were proudly the highest level speakers bureau sponsor at this year' s Canadian Society of Association Executives' national conference (CSAE).      We presented the opening keynote...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/13/18</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Kielburgers Host National Me to We Day]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Canada's youth are gearing up for a day of empowerment with brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger at this year's second national Me to We Day on October 17. The event, inspired by the brothers' New York...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/11/16</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Create Your Desired Life with "Get Creative"]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Turn thoughts into reality with Canada's branding and marketing guru, Gerry D. Visca. The author of KickStarters, a how-to guide for inspired conversation, and What Have You Got to Win? The Success Principles...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/10/17</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Incredible Speakers with Hot Topics and Books for Fall 2008]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Stretch your mind, and your horizons, with these great speaker authors. Sean Wise - Business SuperheroHighly successful venture capitalist Sean Wise is a modern day business superhero who's helped raise...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/7/10</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Peter van Stolk van Stolk says 'Become Social or Become Extinct...']]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[Peter van Stolk is best known for his high energy and genius marketing methods with Jones Soda. The man who trademarked the term "grounding a brand" is now taking that term to new heights. The Treefort...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/6/23</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[Understanding the Economic Crisis]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[With the US on the brink of a recession and world banks scrambling to curb the effects of panic selling and crumbling markets, the economy is on everyone's minds. Make sense of the situation with insights...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/10/1/15</link> 
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	<title><![CDATA[NSB - First to Bring You GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE Olympian Medalists from Canada!]]></title> 
	<description><![CDATA[From the 2008 Beijing Olympics   After decades behind closed doors, China invited the world in for the 2008 Summer Beijing Olympics. While controversy bred outside the Olympic grounds, inside more...]]></description> 
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate> 
	<link>http://nsb.com/news/2008/09/19/25</link> 
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