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		<title>Robbie Durand Named Editor-in-Chief Of FLEX Magazine</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/05/08/robbie-durand-named-editor-in-chief-of-flex-magazine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 04:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[David J. Pecker, Chairman, President and CEO of American Media, Inc. (AMI), today announced the appointment of Robbie Durand as Editor-in-Chief of FLEX magazine, AMI&#8217;s monthly magazine that is the No. 1 information source for serious bodybuilders and undisputed leader in delivering hard-core bodybuilding service and entertainment. Durand was previously the Senior Science Editor of]]></description>
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		<title>2012 IFBB Masters Olympia &#8211; $250,000 prize money in Prague Dec 7-8</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/04/18/2012-ifbb-masters-olympia-250000-prize-money-in-prague-dec-7-8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jaroslava is coming back with an event bigger event in 2012, joing forces with the IFBB Pro League and the Olympia to bring the bodybuilding world the 2012 IFBB Masters Olympia! Here is the details and more info on this event on December 7-8 in Prague, Czech. Legends. Icons. The truly great ones stand the]]></description>
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		<title>NPC Athletes of the Month for March 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/04/16/npc-athletes-of-the-month-for-march-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first-ever NPC Athletes of The Month have been selected! Congratulations to George Peterson, Sheena Ohlig, Glenese Markes, Amber Masino, Kelsie Bergin, Michael Anderson and Amber Leon, who have been selected as the March NPC Athlete of The Month in their respective divisions. Each month, NPC Chairman Jim Manion will select an Athlete of the]]></description>
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		<title>Olympia Qualification Series Announced by the IFBB Pro League</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/03/14/olympia-qualification-series-announced-by-the-ifbb-pro-league/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Something had to happen. Last year, during and before the Olympia, it was realized that way too many competitors were being qualified to the best and most elite contest of the year, resulting in 28 competitors just in bikini alone on stage. And crowding what should have been just the top 15-18 competitors only. The]]></description>
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		<title>Champion Nutrition&#8217;s Spokesperson Contest down to the &#8216;Final Six&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/01/10/champion-nutritions-spokesperson-contest-down-to-the-final-six/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/01/10/champion-nutritions-spokesperson-contest-down-to-the-final-six/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Champion Nutrition was looking for a spokesperson for their company, a person that will be contracted with them, head to the Arnold Classic, Olympia and a few other events, and perhaps be in some ads and more. So instead of just looking quietly, they asked people if they were interested by placing their picture and]]></description>
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		<title>Evolution of Bodybuilding &#8211; the VIP Movie Premiere in Los Angeles</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/01/08/evolution-of-bodybuilding-the-vip-movie-premiere-in-los-angeles/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2012/01/08/evolution-of-bodybuilding-the-vip-movie-premiere-in-los-angeles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Evolution of Bodybuilding, a movie that Shawn Ray has been working on, going around the world, getting interviews and more info of some of the most famous bodybuilders, will have its World VIP Los Angeles Premiere on Sunday, Jan 29th at 4pm at the Regal Cinema in Downtown Los Angeles, California. This movie premiere]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Bodyspace Spokesmodel Finalists Announced</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/12/14/2012-bodyspace-spokesmodel-finalists-announced/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/12/14/2012-bodyspace-spokesmodel-finalists-announced/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Top 5 Finalists (both male and female) in the Bodybuilding.com&#8217;s Annual Spokesmodel Contest. Hundreds of people applied to be the next Bodyspace Finalist, and the final list is in. The competitors will be flown to Los Angeles, and the winners will be announced on stage at the 2012 Fit Expo at the]]></description>
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		<title>Shawn Perine Named Editor-in-Chief of Muscle &amp; Fitness</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/11/11/shawn-perine-named-editor-in-chief-of-muscle-fitness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/11/11/shawn-perine-named-editor-in-chief-of-muscle-fitness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Shawn Perrinne, who will begin his new job as Editor-in-Chief of Muscle &#038; Ftiness starting on November 21st. Shawn was been involved with bodybuilding for quite sometimes, and Shawn was the depth, understanding and knowledge for this position. Here is the press release. NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ &#8212; David]]></description>
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		<title>IFBB &#8217;202lb and Under&#8217; Contest gone?</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/05/10/ifbb202gone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/05/10/ifbb202gone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 05:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is official. After November 5th, the 202lbs and Under Contest will be gone. Done. Caput. But, a new contest will begin, one that is 10 pounds higher for the pros. The new division started in 2007 at the Europa Super Show in Dallas with the first contest &#8211; the 210lbs and under, designed for]]></description>
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		<title>Supplement Giant Colorado – Grand Re-Opening &#8211; May 7</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/05/05/supplement-giant-%e2%80%93-grand-re-opening-may-7/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/05/05/supplement-giant-%e2%80%93-grand-re-opening-may-7/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 07:50:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Supplement Giant of Lakewood, Colorado announces Grand Re-Opening Celebration with Special Guests: Forrest Griffin (UFC Fighter &#8211; courtesy of BSN) Hidetada Yamagishi (IFBB Pro Bodybuilder &#8211; courtesy of Gaspari) Alicia Marie (IFBB Pro Bikini Model &#8211; courtesy of BSN) There will be free prizes (Over $500), Supplements, T-Shirts and Samples ALL DAY long, with various]]></description>
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		<title>GNC Pittsburgh Grand Opening &#8211; May 6th</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/05/05/gnc-pittsburgh-grand-opening-may-6th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/05/05/gnc-pittsburgh-grand-opening-may-6th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 06:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our good friend Rico Barakat is having a grand opening at his newest GNC store right in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia on Friday, May 6th from 2pm to 6pm. He is going to be giving away free samples plus have some of the biggest stars in our industry at the store including: Jay Cutler &#8211; Mr. Olympia]]></description>
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		<title>Charity After-Bash MEGA-PARTY VIII &#8211; 03-05-11</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/02/11/charity-after-bash-mega-party-viii-03-05-11/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/02/11/charity-after-bash-mega-party-viii-03-05-11/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At 9:30pm on Saturday night March 5th in Columbus, Ohio; Jason Dhir will once again open the gates to fitness industries Biggest, Baddest and most Revolutionary After-Party Ever. This Year’s 8th Annual Bash will bring you an entire evening of High Energy Entertainment unlike anything else seen throughout the year. All shows and LIVE entertainment]]></description>
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		<title>Bodybuilding.com Strengthens Team with New Editor-in-Chief Jeff O&#8217;Connell</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/02/11/bodybuilding-com-strengthens-team-with-new-editor-in-chief-jeff-oconnell/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/02/11/bodybuilding-com-strengthens-team-with-new-editor-in-chief-jeff-oconnell/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bodybuilding.com, the Internet’s most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest online retailer of nutritional supplements, is proud to announce the addition of new Editor-in-Chief Jeff O’Connell to their team. O’Connell has 15 years in the health and fitness industry serving as Editor-in-Chief at Muscle &#038; Fitness and, most recently, Executive Writer at Men’s Health. O’Connell’s]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Vitrix Model Team &#8211; Getbig Approved</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/20/2011-vitrix-model-team-getbig-approved/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/20/2011-vitrix-model-team-getbig-approved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 Vitrix Model Team is searching for a new model &#8211; ok, one cute sultry Vitrix Vixen who can spice up the pages of the Vitrix Model Team, and have a chance to join the six current Vitrix Models. Here is your chance to vote on which model you would like to see more]]></description>
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		<title>BSN sold for $144 million to Glanbia</title>
		<link>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/19/bsn-sold-for-144-million-to-glanbia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/19/bsn-sold-for-144-million-to-glanbia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rumors started swirling in December. BSN had finally entered into an agreement with another company to purchase them. There were a few companies looking to purchase BSN, because of their continued growth and great products, but when we heard that Glanbia was emerging as the front runner, it got interesting. Because Glanbia, in our]]></description>
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