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· Source: Nassau Guardian

Tahitian Noni in the Nassau Guardian

Residents and workers in the south-west have been saved in more ways than one, by the team that is operating The Noni Way Cafe, Coral Harbour Blvd., Coral Harbour. The distributors of Tahitian Noni have brought a healthier style of fine dining to that end of the island, which is expected to have residents traveling ...

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· Source: Stylehive.com

Lia Sophia on StyleHive

Casual Date A neutral eco dress looks great with a jean jacket, which has made a major comeback this spring in lighter 80s washes. Mine's actually from Gap Kids! Add some light metallic like my champagne Botkier and Michael Kors wedges and you and your pup are ready for a stylish playdate. (Want your pooch to go gre...

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· Source: CosmeticsDesign.com

Mary Kay Looking to Make Green Dollars

Direct seller Mary Kay is looking to make green dollars with its new refillable compact it estimates will help eliminate 60,000 tons of carbon emissions. Cosmetics manufacturers are considering different options to help reduce the environmental damage from packaging from biodegradable materials to reusable containers.

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· Source: Earthtimes

Denise Richards Hosts Passion Party on Reality TV

Actress and former model, Denise Richards, hosted her first "Passion Party" with her sister and friends on the reality show. Pat Davis, president of Passion Parties and author of the Random House best-selling book, "The Passion Parties Guide to Great Sex," conducted the party while showcasing the company's signature...

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· Source: Trading Markets

Herbalife Distributor Sues UpLine

In an unprecedented legal action, Dietary Supplement Safety Committee Co-Founder Christopher Grell, has expanded the scope of a recently filed law suit against Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) in which the company has been accused of fraud and product negligence by adding a new categor...

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· Source: PR Newswire

Herbalife Sued

The Law Offices of Christopher Grell have filed a lawsuit against Herbalife Ltd. NYSE: HLF in the Superior Court of the State of California (case BC392373, dept. 48) today on behalf of a 29-year-old woman who acquired acute liver problems after taking Herbalife products. The lawsuit, which also names several compani...

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· Source: The Open Press

Xocai Endorsed by Wally Joyner

Salt Lake City, Utah – Xocai chocolate is packed with health and wellness benefits, and provides a business opportunity for those who would like to become distributors, according to professional baseball star Wally Joyner. Joyner and his team of independent distributors offer detailed information about Xocai chocola...

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· Source: WPTV

Pharmanex on WPTV

One by one, people sat down to get their hands scanned at a health luncheon on Friday in Manalapan. The BioPhotonic Scanner is supposed to read the level of antioxidants in your skin. Dr. Mark Bartlett's company, Pharmanex, supplies the scanners. He says he was scanned a while back and got a low score. So he upped h...

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· Source: CNNMoney.com

Plaintiffs Lawyer Tests Herbalife Products for Lead

Attorney Christopher Grell ordered lab tests on behalf of his client on three popular Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) daily regiment vitamin products that were initially tested by the Fraud Discovery Institute. On May 19th the Fraud Discovery Institute released the findings on 6 of Herbalife's most popular products which show...

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· Source: Trading Markets

Mannatech Settles Shareholder Lawsuits

Mannatech Inc., the Coppell nutritional supplement maker being sued by the Texas attorney general, agreed Friday to pay $850,000 to settle five shareholder lawsuits. The company did not admit wrongdoing. An attorney for the plaintiffs did not respond to an interview request Friday. Between October 2005 and July 2007...

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· Source: Npros

Reps Report Weekenders Closed

Reps have reported Weekenders has closed their doors after filing for bankruptcy. An email was forwarded to the home party company's representatives: This email was reportedly sent to reps: From: liak@weekenders.com Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:18 PM Subject: [Bulk] Urgent message from Lia to pass on to your unit D...

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· Source: Canada NewsWire

XanGo Walks with Childrens Wish

Parade Ambassador and Wish Child, Carter, was joined by Glen Oliver, Country Manager for XanGo Juice who was in town to announce XanGo's title sponsorship of The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada's national Wishmaker Parade. "This Parade brings thousands of people together in communities across Canada - not just ...

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· Source: Daily Herald

Nu Skin Unveils New Corporate Logo

Nu Skin Enterprises of Provo unveiled its new logo on the side of its corporate office building in Provo as part of its global branding campaign, "The Difference. Demonstrated," launched on Wednesday. Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. presided at the event. As part of Nu Skin's Fifth Annual Force For Good project, hundreds...

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· Source: CosmeticsDesign.com

Nu Skin Expands in Key Asian Markets

US specialist skin care player NuSkin has announced its expansion into the key Asian markets with the launch of new skin care products in the region. The expansion of its portfolio in Asia is also being accompanied by the introduction of new business initiatives, a global brand positioning and a new corporate identi...

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· Source: Biloxi Sun Herald

Stampin Up in the Biloxi Sun Herald

SALT LAKE CITY and ST. PAUL, Minn., June 5 --Scotch 3M's Stationery Products Division, major manufacturer of adhesives and computer accessories, and Stampin' Up!, a leading manufacturer of decorative rubber stamps and crafting supplies, have formed a joint marketing agreement. Both companies anticipate the agreement...

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· Source: PR-Inside.com

Herbalife Gives to Instanbul Charity

Children from Istanbul's AIP, Urgent Need Project Foundation (UNPF), ran side by side with Herbalife independent distributors and employees in a fun run to celebrate the opening of a Casa Herbalife program at the center. The grant will allow UNPF to help provide healthy meals and nutritional education to hundreds of...

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· Source: CNNMoney.com

Pre-Paid Legal Completes 10 Mil Financing

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (NYSE: PPD) announced that we have received additional financing from Bank of Oklahoma for $10 million on an unsecured basis repayable in 12 equal monthly payments beginning June 30, 2008, together with interest at LIBOR plus 165 basis points. The $10 million has been funded and is imme...

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· Source: TMCnet

Mannatech Names New CEO

Jun. 6--Mannatech Inc., the Coppell nutritional supplement manufacturer being sued by the Texas attorney general for allegedly exaggerating the benefits of its products, said Thursday it has hired a new chief executive. Wayne L. Badovinus, 64, who was CEO of Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. in the late 1980s and early 1990...

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· Source: PR-Inside.com

USANA Honored with Best of State Awards

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), was recognized Saturday at the Best of State Awards ceremony with medals for the best dietary supplements and best personal-care products in Utah. USANA also received the prestigious Best of State statue in its overall category of merchandising and consumer services. The 2...

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· Source: Wired Blogs

BurnLounge on Wired Blogs

You may remember a site called BurnLounge, which charged users upfront for a chance to make money selling other peoples' music, like a digital music version of Amway. If your reaction to BurnLounge was anything like mine, you quickly became frustrated by chirpy, overenthusiastic strangers infiltrating your favorite ...

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· Source: Canada NewsWire

XanGo to Announce Significant Partnership

WHAT: XanGo, LLC will be making an important announcement in support of The Children's Wish Foundation's National Wishmaker Parade. The Wishmaker Parade will take place in more than 100 communities across Canada over the October 18th and 19th weekend. The Wishmaker Parade has become a premier national fundraising ev...

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· Source: PR Newswire

XanGo Introduces New MultiVitamin

Global nutrition leader XanGo, LLC, creator of the mangosteen supplement category, today announced the launch of its 3SIXTY5(TM) whole food nutrition multi-vitamin brand. Combining the mangosteen rind with botanical phytonutrients from 12 fruits and 12 vegetables, the 3SIXTY5 whole food formula provides a complete b...

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· Source: Bizjournals.com

Home Interiors to Cut 83 Jobs

Home Interiors & Gifts Inc., which has been reorganizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, will eliminate 83 night jobs at its Carrollton warehouse on July 31. In a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission, the direct seller of home decor products said the layoffs will occur at its site at 1649 Frankford Roa...

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· Source: NPIcenter

NuSkin Announces New Chief Marketing Officer

Nu Skin Enterprises today announced the appointment of Ashok Pahwa as the company's chief marketing officer (CMO). A veteran of the direct selling industry, Pahwa offers 25 years of strategic leadership experience in global marketing. "Ashok brings a wealth of direct selling, consumer and online marketing expertise ...

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· Source: Prudent Press Agency

ACN Launches VOIP and Video Phones

ACN has launched its revolutionary VoIP Phone Service with Video Phone in Puerto Rico, marking the company's expansion into the Latin America market. VoIP phone service is the newest advancement in telecommunication tools. It uses the customer's broadband computer connection to channel telephone calls. ACN Digital P...

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· Source: PR Web

USANA Regional Event to Feature MLM Training

USANA Health Sciences, Inc, (NASDAQ: USNA) has invited trusted MLM training expert Tim Sales to speak at their Regional Celebration in Toronto on May 29th. Tim will teach USANA's associates how to find and invite prospects and overcome some of the highest hurdles network marketers face. "Tim Sales has had a huge imp...

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· Source: Market Wire

Wellness International Earns Top Award from Dutch Magazine

Ralph Oats and Cathy Oats, Founders of Wellness International Network, Ltd. (WIN), a company known for its weight management line, BioLean® System, and omega-3 supplement, WINOmeg3complex™, are pleased to report that Wellness International Network's solid stature in the Netherlands continues to grow! The popular and...

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· Source: Bizjournals.com

ACN Expands Product Offering in Puerto Rico

ACN Inc. has expanded its services into Latin America with the launch of VoIP service and video phone capabilities in Puerto Rico. VoIP phone service uses a customer's broadband computer connection to channel telephone calls. The video service allows customers to see each other while talking on the phone. ACN was fo...

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· Source: The Open Press

Giblink Releases New Platform

Giblink, the Global Internet Business Link, with members in over 160 Countries on 5 Continents, has released a totally new Platform, Website and Revenue Sharing Program. Giblink originally launched in October of 2007 and has shared Revenue is excess of 5 million dollars with its members. The new Platform release too...

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· Source: Waco Tribune Herald

Green Mountain Energy Donates 48 Panels in Greater Waco

Green Mountain Energy, Texas' only energy company that is solely devoted to green energy, announced that it will donate 48 solar panels to the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's new headquarters at Third Street and Heritage Square downtown. The 'solar array' gift will meet 6.5 percent of the 14,000-square-foot build...

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· Source: Bizjournals.com

Green Mountain Energy Donates to Ronald McDonald House

Platinum has landed in Austin. The new Ronald McDonald House of Austin and Central Texas that opened late last year at the Mueller redevelopment is the first building in Austin to achieve a platinum LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The certification was announced this week. The 28,500-square-...

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· Source: Cellular News

BioPro Claims Cited in Cellular News

A company, which coincidentally manufacturers "radiation shields" has issued a statement claiming that mobile phones could kill far more people than smoking or asbestos. The company, BioPro Technology is citing a a study by a neurosurgeon and cancer writer, Dr. Vini Khurana. "It is anticipated that this danger has f...

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