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· Source: Npros

Power Pops Leads MLMRankings Latest Gainers

Power Pops tops this months list of top gainers on MLMRankings.com. MLM Rankings takes a monthly snapshot of internet MLM interest by compiling a count of internet MLM searches from various sources, and providing them on this site in a simple format.

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· Source: PR Newswire

Mannatech Helps Youth Group

Mannatech Employees and Associates Help International Youth Group Deliver Its Message of Goodwill in the Dallas Area COPPELL, Texas, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As part of its mission to spread the message of hope around the world, global wellness provider Mannatech, Incorporated , is sponsoring an Up with Peo...

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· Source: Press Release News

Tupperware Brands Corp Declares Quarterly Dividend

Tupperware Brands Corporation announced today that its board of directors declared the Company's regular quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, payable on April 5, 2007, to shareholders of record as of March 15, 2007. Tupperware Brands Corporation is a global direct seller of premium, innovative products across m...

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· Source: The Open Press

Arbonne International Automates Distribution Center

It is an effective system that cuts out the "middleman" found in most industries. This is the distribution/marketing system used by Arbonne International, a manufacturer of botanical skin care products developed in Switzerland in 1975, by Petter Mørck, together with a group of leading bio-chemists, biologists and he...

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· Source: Npros

Nu Skin earnings down after restructuring

Nu Skin Enterprises made $42 million less in 2006 than the previous year, about half of that due to restructuring costs. The Provo-based company, which specializes in supplements and skin care products, reported earnings of 47 cents per diluted share compared to $1.04 last year. Excluding restructuring, year-end ear...

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· Source: Iceland Daily News

Herbalife Statement in Iceland

From Borre Gjersvik, Nordic Director, Herbalife: Herbalife products have been sold in Iceland for the past seven years with the full approval of all the appropriate regulatory authorities and we have ongoing dialogue with the State Drug Inspectorate (SDI). Consumer confidence in the safety and efficacy of our produc...

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· Source: KVUE

Power Pops Help Woman Shed Pounds

Lollipop Diet helps woman shed pounds ... Through the years, dieters have tried a lot of fads to lose weight. But Gloria Cameron of Bedford says she's finally licking her weight problem—one lollipop at a time. "I've lost 13 pounds, but I've dropped a pant size," Cameron said. "I haven't done that in 10 years." After...

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· Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Nu Skin Earnings Down After Restructuring

Nu Skin earnings down after restructuring Nu Skin Enterprises made $42 million less in 2006 than the previous year, about half of that due to restructuring costs. The Provo-based company, which specializes in supplements and skin care products, reported earnings of 47 cents per diluted share compared to $1.04 last y...

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· Source: Trading Markets

USANA Surges on Revenue Growth

USANA Health Sciences Inc. Surging On Increases In Revenue Growth ...Tuesday, USANA Health Sciences Inc. reported fourth quarter EPS of 0.61, compared to $0.54 per share last year. Analysts expected earnings of $0.59 per share. Revenues for the quarter increased to $99.8 million from $85.6 million in the year ago qu...

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· Source: Npros

Nuskin and Pharmanex Launch Gac Superfruit Blend

New Anti-Ageing Liquid Juice Bandar Seri Begawan - Nuskin and Pharmanex have launched their g3 Gac Superfruit Blend fruit juice yesterday, at their Anti-Aging Lifestyle Expo, at the Centerpoint Hotel. The nutritional fruit juice contains an exceptionally high amount of anti-oxidants. g3 contains the prized Gac fruit...

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· Source: Los Angeles Business Journal

Herbalife Hires Goldman Sachs After Bid

According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, Herbalife has hired Goldman Sachs after the recent aquisition bid made for the company stock. 'Herbalife Ltd. has retained financial and legal advisers to help it review an acquisition proposal by private equity firm Whitney V LP – the first ...'

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· Source: Yahoo News

Reliv International Introduces Simplicity

Reliv International Introduces Slimplicity(TM), A Unique New Weight-Loss System System includes soy, hoodia gordonii and other ingredients to promote weight loss CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Millions of Americans struggle to lose weight year after year but even if they find success, it often i...

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· Source: Belleville News

Group Makes Official Herbalife Bid

Group has made an official bid for Herbalife Ltd. LOS ANGELES-- A private investment group that owns more than a quarter of Herbalife Ltd., the direct seller of nutritional and weight-loss supplements, has made a bid for the entire company, Herbalife said Friday. J.H. Whitney & Co., which took Herbalife private in 2...

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· Source: Chron.com

Nu Skin Shares Make Up Ground

Cosmetics Companies Make Up Ground NEW YORK — The good news kept coming for cosmetics makers on Tuesday, and shares rose after Avon Products Inc. _ direct seller of makeup and beauty-related products _ reported fourth-quarter net income ahead of analysts' estimates.... ....Estee Lauder shares rose 13 cents to $46.75...

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· Source: EagleTribune

BioPro in the Eagle Tribune

BioPro gets mention in this article about Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew's extraordinary efforts to keep his mind and body healthy..

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· Source: PR Web

Quixtar Nutrilite Founder in Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame

Quixtar Celebrates Nutrilite Founder's Induction to Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame The late Carl F. Rehnborg, inventor of the first multivitamin/multimineral food supplement in North America and one of the pioneers of multilevel marketing, will be inducted into the Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame during ceremonie...

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· Source: Malaysia Star

Synergy Worldwise Sets Asia Hub

Synergy Worldwide makes M'sia hub for Asia KUALA LUMPUR: Synergy Worldwide, one of the top multi-level marketing companies in the United States, plans to establish Malaysia as its hub for the Asian market, said president and chief executive officer Dan R. Higgins. 'The volume here is a lot better than in Thailand al...

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· Source: PR Newswire

Nu Skin Enterprises Fourth Quarter Results

Webcast Alert: Nu Skin Enterprises Fourth Quarter and 2006 Year End Earnings Call PROVO, Utah, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises (NYSE: NUS) announces the following Webcast: WHAT: Nu Skin Enterprises Webcast WHEN: Feb. 7, 2007 @ 10 am EST WHERE: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=37855 http...

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· Source: IndianTelevision

Amway Launches Kids Nutrilite Chocoblast

Amway launches kid's nutritional drink 'Nutrilite Chocoblast' MUMBAI: Amway India, direct selling FMCG company, has launched a balanced nutritional drink for children - Nutrilite Chocoblast. The company is hoping to make a dent in the Rs 1200 crore milkfood drinks segment with this product. "The quality of your chil...

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· Source: NewRatings

USANA Target Stock Price Raised

USANA Health Sciences "neutral," target price raised NEW YORK, February 7 (newratings.com) - Analyst Timothy S Ramey of DA Davidson maintains his "neutral" rating on USANA Health Sciences Inc (USNA.NAS), while raising his estimates for the company. The target price has been raised from $54 to $56. In a research note...

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· Source: PRLEAP.COM

Global Resorts Network MLM Helps Boost Coastal Vacations Sales

Coastal Vacations Sales Center conference call host Dean Marino reported the record sales. Actual sales totals were not available, but the new record was confirmed by sales manager Hoyt Farmer with several days left in the month. Marino noted increased interest in Coastal Vacations since startup Global Resorts Netwo...

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· Source: St Louis Business Journal

Reliv Adds to Scientific Board

Reliv adds Jamieson, Hasler to scientific board Reliv International Inc. said Tuesday that it has expanded its Scientific Advisory Board by adding two members; pharmacologist James Jamieson of St. Louis and nutraceutical expert Clare Hasler of Davis, Calif. As a pharmacologist, Jamieson has consulted for Merck & Co....

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· Source: Fresh Plaza

Pharmanex Article on Fresh Plaza

The gac fruit is one of four Asian super fruits that have been identified and put into a drink so that 'big benefits come in small doses', said Dr Mark Bartlett, 45, vice president of Pharmanex Global Research & Development, in a telephone interview from Shanghai, China. Pharmanex, which has 130 scientist working fo...

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· Source: MarketWatch

Herbalife Stock Soars on Buy Offer

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Amazon.com Inc. were active Friday evening as investors continued to digest the company's quarterly results, while shares of Herbalife Ltd. shot up 18% after the nutritional supplement maker said that it has received a buyout offer. Shares of Herbalife jumped 18% to $39.16. T...

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· Source: PR Web

ViSalus Hires Former Herbalife Exec

ViSalus Sciences Hires Audrey Sommerfeld as Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development ViSalus Sciences, a leading wellness company and maker of the patented Vi-PAK, an advanced anti-aging and energy system, has announced the hiring of Audrey Sommerfeld as Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development. Lo...

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· Source: Grand Rapids Press

Quixtar Sales Exceed One Billion

Quixtar sales clear $1 billion ADA -- For the fourth year, Quixtar Inc. sales topped $1 billion after a nationwide advertising campaign and a flurry of new products nurtured the bottom line. For the first time, the U.S. subsidiary of Alticor is shifting its fiscal year to a Dec. 31 closing date. Previously, the acco...

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· Source: Earthtimes

Mannatech Recognized for Research

Mannatech Recognized for Research Showing GI Bacteria Can Break Down Complex Carbohydrates in Glyconutritional Supplements COPPELL, Texas, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global wellness provider Mannatech, Incorporated , has received a first-place award for research indicating bacteria from the human digestive tr...

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· Source: Herbalife

Herbalife Investor Bids for Firm

J.H. Whitney & Co.'s offer values the maker of nutritional supplements at $2.7 billion. It already owns 27% of the shares. A private investment group that owns more than a quarter of Herbalife Ltd., the Century City-based direct seller of nutritional and weight-loss supplements, has made a bid for the entire company...

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· Source: Oberly Monitor

EcoQuest in the News

Cleaning your indoor environment Air and water pollution ravages the quality of water and air around the world. People are forced to consume dangerous chemicals everyday. But they should not have to in the comfort of their own homes. Tom Fannin and EcoQuest International are working to clean-up household environment...

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· Source: Feature Xpress

Lia Sophia Helps Gift Givers on Valenties

Keep Your Valentine in Style with the Latest Jewelry Trends Bensenville, IL (Grassroots Newswire) February 1, 2007 -- Valentine's Day is right around the corner and, soon, many of us will go about trying to find that perfect gift for our loved ones. Although diamonds are popularly known to be a girl's best friend, t...

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· Source: openPR

Nutronix and Automatic Builder Team Up

Nutronix and Automaticbuilder Team Up To Create Innovative Network Marketing Concept (openPR) - Nutronix International, a Nutrition and Supplement Distribution Co. has joined with Automaticbuilder and Horizon Marketing, a major Fortune 500 marketing supplier to create a new division that radically departs from Netwo...

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