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		<title>XL Group plc Announces Plans for Global Day of Giving on Friday, May 4, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 19:50:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DUBLIN, Ireland, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; XL Group plc (&#8220;XL&#8221;) (NYSE: XL) today announced that it plans to hold its seventh Global Day of Giving on Friday, May 4, 2012. The employee volunteer day is dedicated to supporting the communities in which XL operates.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DUBLIN, Ireland, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ &#8212; XL Group plc (&#8220;XL&#8221;) (NYSE: XL) today announced that it plans to hold its seventh Global Day of Giving on Friday, May 4, 2012. The employee volunteer day is dedicated to supporting the communities in which XL operates.</p>
<p>From its beginning in 2006 when XL celebrated its 20th anniversary, the Global Day of Giving has grown with XL employees donating more than 100,000 hours of community service to hundreds of charitable projects in various locations worldwide.</p>
<p>XL&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, Mike McGavick, said: &#8220;As countries and communities around the world are facing some of the toughest times in recent history, it is imperative that global companies like XL join forces with charities and other non-profit organizations to not only come up with sustainable solutions but to physically lend a helping hand. Over the years, XL&#8217;s Global Day of Giving has enabled us to strengthen our relationships within communities where we work.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Sport Clips Haircuts Kicks Off Effort to Help Heroes Call Home with&#8230; &#8212; GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ &#8211;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KB Massingill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sport Clips Haircuts Kicks Off Effort to Help Heroes Call Home with&#8230; &#8212; GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ &#8211;.
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		<title>New Franchisees Take Over at Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville &#8212; JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ &#8211;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KB Massingill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Franchisees Take Over at Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville &#8212; JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ &#8211;.
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		<title>New Report Shows Solid Recovery in Food Franchise Sector</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KB Massingill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Report Shows Solid Recovery in Food Franchise Sector.
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		<title>H&amp;R Block to Discontinue EXPRESSTAX Brand</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block to Discontinue EXPRESSTAX Brand.
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		<title>Franchise News: Military Vet, Small Business Owner Shares Franchising’s Positive Economic Impact</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Military Vet, Small Business Owner Shares Franchising’s Positive Economic Impact.
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		<title>Franchise News: Franchise Growth Systems and BullChicks Announce a Unique Recipe For Fast Food Franchise Success! &#8211; Fast Food,Franchising,hamburger franchise</title>
		<link>http://franchisethinking.com/insider/franchise-news-franchise-growth-systems-and-bullchicks-announce-a-unique-recipe-for-fast-food-franchise-success-fast-foodfranchisinghamburger-franchise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Franchise Growth Systems and BullChicks Announce a Unique Recipe For Fast Food Franchise Success! &#8211; Fast Food,Franchising,hamburger franchise.
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		<title>Franchise Sees Opportunity: Farrells eXtreme Bodyshaping Launches FIT Start Program, a Low-Impact Fitness Regiment Designed for Moderate Lifestyle Improvements</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Farrells eXtreme Bodyshaping Launches FIT Start Program, a Low-Impact Fitness Regiment Designed for Moderate Lifestyle Improvements.
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		<title>New Report Shows Solid Recovery in Food Franchise Sector</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:39:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>September 6th Free Conference Call</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KB Massingill</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are offering a chance for you to hear from a true industry expert with regard to tax oriented franchises.  These franchises require no previous tax experience, and will often allow you to own a franchise without leaving your current job.
The call will take place September 6th at 5:00pm Eastern Time.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are offering a chance for you to hear from a true industry expert with regard to tax oriented franchises.  These franchises require no previous tax experience, and will often allow you to own a franchise without leaving your current job.</p>
<p>The call will take place September 6th at 5:00pm Eastern Time.</p>
<p>You owe it to yourself to participate in the call. Go to the <a href="http://franchisethinking.com/tax_franchise_conference_call/">Franchise Thinking Call Signup Form</a> to reserve your place.  We will forward the call details to you prior to the call.</p>
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