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 Simpsons
Writer Joel Cohen Signs With The Lavin Agency
Entertaining Keynotes on
Creativity and Innovation
Joel Cohen has come a long way from
his childhood in Calgary. After earning an MBA from York
University, he headed for Hollywood, finding work in the
entertainment industry, and then securing a coveted position
as a writer and Co-executive producer for The Simpsons
-- one of the most influential television shows of all time,
and a wellspring of great humour and pop culture references.
Joel's presentations for business and association audiences
draw on his experience with one of television's best creative
teams to explore universal lessons in creativity and innovation.
Call your Lavin Agent today to find out more about Joel's
funny, practical and informative talks. You can also find
out more about Joel Cohen by clicking on the link below:
More
information on Joel Cohen
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 Win
A Copy of The Polite Revolution!
Globe and Mail Columnist John Ibbitson
Looks At The Future of Canada
The publication of
John Ibbitson's new book, The Polite Revolution: Perfecting
The Canadian Dream, is indeed timely. With a federal
election in the offing, Ibbitson's provocative blend of
analysis and prescription is sure to get people thinking
about what Canada is now, and what it can become.
We've got 5 copies of the book available -- send an email
to info@thelavinagency.com, and if you're amongst the first
five to respond, we'll send you a copy of the book. For
more information on John Ibbitson and his speaking topics,
click on the link below:
More
information on John Ibbitson
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Bob Geldof Chosen as the 2005 Nobel "Man of Peace"
Cited For His Unflagging
Work on Behalf of the Poor of Africa
Bob Geldof has been selected as the
2005 Nobel "Man of Peace". The title is voted
for by a committee of all the living Nobel Peace Prize winners,
who cited Geldof for his "his unflagging work
and powerful voice on behalf of the poor of Africa over
the last 20 years and in particular the last 12 months."
The Lavin Agency is currently booking dates for Bob Geldof's
2006 speaking tour. For more information, contact your Lavin
Agent, or click on the link below:
Click
here for more information on Bob Geldof
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 Bruce
Kirkby's New Book Now in Stores
The Dolphin's Tooth A Fascinating
Look at His Life As an Adventurer
Bruce Kirkby's new book, The Dolphin's
Tooth, is now in bookstores. It is a great read for
anyone interested in the world's most wild and challenging
places, and an excellent introduction to what makes Bruce
such a compelling speaker. To learn more about Bruce's background
and his speaking topics, please click on the link below.
More
about Bruce Kirkby
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Read
Some Timely Advice For Flu Season From Marla Shapiro
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Dr. Marla Shapiro
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Flu season is upon us, and in a recent
column in The Globe and Mail, Dr. Marla Shapiro
offered some great advice on staying one step ahead of
this year's flu virus. To read a pdf of the article, click
on the link below.
To learn more about Dr. Marla Shapiro, host of Balance:
Television for Living Well, please click here:
More
information on Dr. Marla Shapiro
Dr.
Shapiro's Article on The Flu
Toronto Star Makes Linwood Barclay's
Column Available in Podcast
Canada's Leading Humour Columnist
Moves into the Digital Realm
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Linwood Barclay
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The Toronto Star has moved columnist
Linwood Barclay into the digital age, making his columns
available on their podcasting service. Read by Linwood
with his trademark panache and sense of comic timing,
they are a great way to brighten up your day. To learn
more about booking one of the funniest speakers in Canada
for your next event, or to hear the podcasts, click on
the links below.
More
about Linwood Barclay
Click
Here to Learn More About Linwood's Podcasts
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