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· Source: Business Wire

Market America Opens Hong Kong Operations

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Market America, Inc., a product brokerage and Internet marketing company specializing in One-to-One Marketing, officially began operations in Hong Kong on September 19, 2007. With over 30 corporate members already in place, Market Hong Kong will service the company's growing intern...

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· Source: Inside Tucson Business

Chef Selections Featured in Inside Tucson Business

A food-based Tucson business more than a decade in the making is hitting the multilevel marketing industry by storm this summer. Director of Culinary Relations Jackie Melendez said she expects thousands of consultants to join Chef Selections this month and sell products such as beer bread mixes, apple butter and Mex...

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· Source: St. Petersburg Times

Fuel Freedom International in the St Petersburg Times

Coming up empty? The pitch: Pop a pill in the fuel tank and save money. The result: Questionable. With gas prices creeping back up and everyone trying to find a deal, thousands are seeking answers to all of the fuel woes in a pill. They're called Miles Per Gallon Caplets or MPG Caps, produced by Altamonte Springs co...

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· Source: Montreal Gazette

Xango in the Montreal Gazette

Mangosteen: the latest super-fruit SARAH MUSGRAVE, The Gazette Published: Saturday, September 22 The sip: XanGo mangosteen juice The price: $38 for 750 mL The smell: Raspberry jam The look: The bottle is curvy and sporty, and emblazoned with the words "Discover the goodness!" The liquid pours out dark, thick and imp...

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· Source: The Canadian Press

Passion Parties in The Canadian Press

Sex toy parties enjoy boom as taboos fall away and women shop with friends 4 days ago CALGARY - The red wine was flowing, the talk was all about sex and the debate raged over whether a man could be replaced by a vibrating device. A nice night at a sex toy party. Jo - Ann Archer has been conducting these events for s...

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· Source: San Diego Union Tribune

Metabolife Plan To Be Approved

After nearly scuttling Metabolife International's long-awaited bankruptcy plan, a San Diego bankruptcy judge yesterday said he will approve it, clearing the way for the former diet-pill maker to settle more than 250 personal injury lawsuits. At times, approval of the plan, which took more than 2½ years to forge and ...

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· Source: NPIcenter

Tahitian Non Releases New Product

Tahitian Noni International announced today that new Tropical Mango flavored Soft Chews are now available. These new soft chews are fortified with fiber and calcium, and like all TAHITIAN NONI(R) Soft Chews, contain 10% original TAHITIAN NONI(R) Juice. Each 59 gram bar contains 12 individually wrapped chews giving n...

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· Source: CNNMoney.com

Nu Skin Concludes Convention

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. today reported on its global distributor convention that took place in Salt Lake City, Sept. 5 through 8. Approximately 10,000 visitors were in attendance, including distributor leaders from the company's more than 40 international markets. The largest delegations to the convention came fro...

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· Source: Hindu Business

Mary Kay to Invest 20 Million in India

NEW DELHI: Global cosmetic major Mary Kay on Wednesday said that it would invest $20 million (around Rs 80 crore) here in the next five years for setting up centres, developing product portfolio and training consultants in the country. Mary Kay has introduced around 60 products designed specifically for the Indian m...

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· Source: PR Web

Nutrilite Powers Two Leading Athletes

Nutrilite, the world's leading brand of vitamin, mineral, and dietary supplements*, has signed Sanya Richards, the U.S. Record holder in the 400-meter sprint, and Jenn Stuczynski, the U.S. Record holder in the Pole Vault, as brand spokespersons. "We are proud and honored to welcome Sanya Richards and Jenn Stuczynski...

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· Source: Business Wire

AtHome America Attracts Major Investment

Mr. Joey Carter and AtHome America® have announced that Mr. Carter has acquired controlling interest in the company from long-time investor Jefferson Capital Partners. Under the terms of the transaction, Joey Carter will be named president and chief executive officer and AtHome America co-founders Ms. Becky Wright a...

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· Source: San Diego Union Tribune

Metabolife in the San Diego Union Tribune

After nearly scuttling Metabolife International's long-awaited bankruptcy plan, a San Diego bankruptcy judge yesterday said he will approve it, clearing the way for the former diet-pill maker to settle more than 250 personal injury lawsuits. AdvertisementAt times, approval of the plan, which took more than 2½ years ...

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· Source: CNNMoney.com

Mannatech Launches New Training Tools

Mannatech, Incorporated , a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, today announced a new sales tools program that will support the company's independent sales force of more than 569,000 independent Associates and Members. Mannatech unveiled its "Ready - Set - Go" program of co...

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· Source: PR Web

Zrii Prelaunch Meeting Held in SLC

The first Zrii meeting was held in downtown of Salt Lake City on August 25th, which was a great day in the history of Zrii. The meeting was originally intended for only about 30-40 Independent Executives that qualified to attend the event. To everyone's surprise over 160 Zrii leaders got qualified, which shows the r...

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· Source: RTT News

USANA Appoints PricewaterhouseCoopers

Usana Health Sciences Inc. (USNA) on Wednesday said it appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's new independent registered public accounting firm. PricewaterhouseCoopers is expected to immediately begin reviewing the Company's financial results filed in Usana's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2...

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· Source: CNNMoney.com

Nu Skin to Webcast Investor Luncheon

PROVO, Utah, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nu Skin Enterprises today reported that it will broadcast its Investor Luncheon taking place at its Global Convention on Thursday Sept. 6, beginning at approximately 2:15 p.m. (EDT). Members of executive management, including the Presidents from the China, Japan, United...

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· Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Nu Skin 2007 Convention Opens in SLC

Nu Skin Enterprises officers touted a new focus for the company and its increased earnings potential Thursday as they opened a razzle-dazzle-pep-rally of a conference with more than 10,000 of their distributors from around the world. The Provo-based manu- facturer and distributor of nutritional and personal-care pro...

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· Source: WebWire

Zrii CoFounders Get BMW Incentive

Bill Farley, the founder of Zrii has given brand new BMWs for all the co-founders of Zrii. The video has been released last month and can be viewed on the corporate website as well as the blog of Pawel Reszka. The company is really taking off and setting new standards within the industry. The shipment of the product...

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· Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Nu Skin Aims to Revivify

Nu Skin Enterprises will use its international convention in Salt Lake City this week to tout new products, roll out a marketing campaign, fire up its sales force and try to build investor confidence as it seeks to recover from a disappointing 2006. About 10,000 people from about 40 countries are expected here Thurs...

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· Source: Business Wire

USANA Announces Board Appointment

USANA Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) announced today that it has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm. 'We are pleased to engage PwC, a global leader in the accounting profession, as our independent auditors,' said Ronald S. Poelman, chairp...

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