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September 2008 stories

· Source: Npros

MOXXOR Launches

MOXXOR has officially launched. MOXXOR is the newest and most anticipated entries into the nutritional MLM marketspace, offering their flagship antioxidant and omega-3 supplement via direct sales channels. MOXXOR offers distributors a binary compensation plan, and a replicated website for internet sales, as well as ...

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· Source: MarketWatch

LifeVantage Shows Loss for Year

LifeVantage Corporation, maker of Protandim(R), today announced results for its year ended June 30, 2008. The Company recorded net revenues of $3.2 million and a net loss of $(2.1) million, or $(0.09) per share, for its year ended June 30, 2008. For its year ended June 30, 2007, the Company reported net revenues of ...

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· Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Scentsy in the Salt Lake Tribune

According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Scentsy Inc.'s convention may pump more than $4.5M into the local economy... Up to 5,000 people are expected in Salt Lake City from Aug. 10 to Aug. 15 for the 2009 convention of Scentsy Inc., a Boise, Idaho-based company that sells wickless wax scent bars. With conventioneers fill...

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· Source: CNNMoney.com

Zippi Continues Growth Strategy

Zippi Networks Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ZIPI), the "new way" to eBay, today announced several new marketing initiatives designed to encourage consumers to lighten up for the holidays. For anyone who's saving old clothing, shoes, handbags, that size-six little black dress, or that tuxedo they once wore to prom, just because...

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· Source: Press Release

MonaVie Announces New Acai Beverage

MonaVie (www.monavie.com), maker of the premier blend of the Brazilian açai berry, announces today the launch of a new product in its line of functional beverages—MonaVie Pulse. A scientifically formulated açai infusion, new MonaVie Pulse was created to support the cardiovascular system and help maintain existing he...

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· Source: Dallas Business Journal

Home Interiors and Gifts Advises of Possible Employee Cuts

Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. has notified employees at its Carrollton facility that an attempt to sell its operating entities may impact their jobs in the next few months. As reported earlier in the week, Home Interiors & Gifts Inc. asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Texas for approval to sel...

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· Source: MarketWatch

Neways Opens New Facility

Neways International opens its state-of-the-art warehouse facility Friday, Sept. 26...The 309,000-square-foot warehouse facility features laser-leveled cement floors that will allow high-speed wire-guided turret trucks to move efficiently among the storage racks, which will rise 28 feet tall with five levels and roo...

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· Source: MarketWatch

MonaVie Names New CFO

MonaVie ( www.monavie.com), maker of the premier blend of the Brazilian acai berry, announces today the appointment of Devin D. Thorpe as Chief Financial Officer. "We are delighted to add such a strong global finance executive to our team," says MonaVie Founder and President Dallin Larsen. "Devin Thorpe's experience...

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· Source: East Valley Tribune

Gold Canyon Candles in the East Valley Tribune

In the wake of the Sherriff's Deputies raid on Gold Canyon Candles, the company has questions of its own about the raid as described in this article in the East Valley Tribune: ...Business was almost back to normal for a Chandler candle company raided by sheriff's authorities last week, despite some unanswered quest...

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· Source: Npros

Sherriffs Raid Gold Canyon Candles

CHANDLER -- Maricopa County sheriff's deputies raided Gold Canyon Candle Company at Arizona Avenue and Riggs Road Wednesday morning. According to a press release, as many as 23 people are involved in identity theft, a White House staff member connection and an internal plan by plant employees to avoid capture by imm...

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· Source: Npros

DubLi Founder Michael Hansen Takes Full Control

Naples, Florida July 24, 2008: Discount Marketing Corp and Alfred Luckerbauer, the US representatives for DubLi Network, announced today that DubLi President and CEO, Preben Westergaard, has stepped down and handed the reins over to Founder, Michael Hansen. Mr. Westergaard will remain with the company in a consultan...

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· Source: Npros

DubLi Founder Finalizes US Plans

NAPLES, FL, July 23, 2008 - Discount Marketing Corp and Alfred Luckerbauer, the US representatives for DubLi Network Information, announced today that DubLi, Founder Michael Hansen and Chairman of the Board, Kent Holmstoel have finished up their successful tour of the United States and have returned to the operation...

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· Source: Research Oracle

Herbalife Reports Revenue Growth

...Herbalife Ltd. (Herbalife) reported a 20.7% y-o-y increase in its 2Q 08 revenues. Revenue growth and EPS in 2Q 08 exceeded company guidance and were above our estimate. This strong performance was attributable to double-digit growth in several of the company's top operating regions, including North American, Chin...

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· Source: MarketWatch

LifeMax Helps Orlando Charity

LifeMax, an Orlando-based direct sales network marketing company, has been named the title sponsor for the Bridges of Light Foundation's fifth annual Player's Ball gala in Orlando on September 13. The fundraiser, being held at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, will raise money specifically for Central Florida ...

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· Source: MarketWatch

lia sophia Reports Autumn Jewelry Trends

...This fall, Bonni Davis, vice president of sales for lia sophia, says there are a myriad of trends and accessory options for local "fashionistas" to add to their outfits. "Be prepared for combinations of muted and vibrant colors, and dramatic, yet refined jewelry pieces!" Davis said. "Many of this season's styles ...

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· Source: Press Release

Passion Parties Growing in Indiana

...Passion Partiesare designed to inform and educate women through tasteful in-home presentations where you have an opportunity to experience sensual products specifically created to enhance your romantic relationship. With the Passion Parties Success Plan, you create your journey to achieve your idea of success. Wo...

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· Source: Trading Markets

Natural Health Trends Investigation Ends

Natural Health Trends Corp. (BHIP) announced that the SEC has completed an investigation of the Company and others that was initiated in October 2006. The SEC's staff notified the Company by letter dated September 12, 2008, that they do not intend to recommend any enforcement action against the Company...

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· Source: Trading Markets

SEC Completes BHIP Investigation

Natural Health Trends Corp. (BHIP) announced that the SEC has completed an investigation of the Company and others that was initiated in October 2006. The SEC's staff notified the Company by letter dated September 12, 2008, that they do not intend to recommend any enforcement action against the Company...

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· Source: Emailwire

Market America Partners with iMirus for Online Newstand

On August 8, 2008, Chris Riggs, President and CEO of iMirus, and Marc Ashley, Chief Operating Officer of Market America presented a sneak peak of the new MA Newsstand...Ashley stated, 'Market America is doing what iTunes did for the music industry, but for magazines and books.' The MA Newsstand will launch in the 4t...

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· Source: CNNMoney.com

Zippi Founders Financially Committed

Zippi Networks Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ZIPI), the "new way" to eBay, announced today that the Company is showing month-over-month growth of its Zipster network through its current radio marketing campaign...This initial surge of growth coming out of launch can be attributed to the previous completion of a secured line of ...

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· Source: Press Release

Pro Travel Network Enters Australian Market

Pro Travel Network, Inc. (OTCBB:PTVL) is pleased to announce today that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire KG & S Pty. Ltd, which has operated its travel business for nearly 20 years, and is among the leading online travel agencies in the Melbourne area. The Australian market is strategic in Pro Tr...

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· Source: Daily Illini

Verve Energy Drink Mentioned in Daily Illini

Verve Energy Drink receives positive mention in this article in the Daily Illini: ...Dick Christenson said he believes the nickname is far from juvenile. "I got more energy than most guys my age," he said while drinking a can of Verve, his favorite energy drink. Christenson sells this and Chicago style hot dogs at M...

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· Source: MarketWatch

Tahitian Noni Begins Shipping NatureBorn

Tahitian Noni International (www.TahitianNoni.com), announced that the first bottles of Tahitian Noni NatureBorn(TM) Whole Health Complex have been shipped to customers. This new daily supplement is a natural companion to the award-winning TAHITIAN NONI(R) Juice, the number-one-selling noni juice in the world. The a...

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· Source: PR Newschannel

Isagenix Sponsors ChildHelp Hotline

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-A-CHILD, has garnered a generous sponsorship of $250,000 from Chandler-based Isagenix®. The year-long principal sponsorship by Isagenix, from August '08 to August '09, will help Childhelp® expand the number of professional crisis counselors manning the internationa...

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· Source: Npros

YTBTravel Mentioned in ASTA Article

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) issued a statement reiterating its standing opposition to abuse of multilevel marketing and card mills and distanced itself from remarks by former ASTA president Phil Davidoff that appeared exclusively in Travel Agent. {Davidoff, who provides education and training for YT...

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· Source: Business Wire

USANA Unveils Million Dollar Club Walk of Fame

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today unveiled its Million Dollar Club Walk of Fame at the entrance of its Salt Lake City headquarters. USANA's Million Dollar Club is made up of independent distributors who have earned at least $1 million in commissions through their USANA business. USANA Founder Dr. Myro...

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· Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer

Usana to Enter Philippine Personal Care Market

Nasdaq-listed food supplement firm Usana Health Sciences said it planned to begin operating in the Philippines, which would make the country its 14th market worldwide. The Utah-based firm develops and manufactures nutritional, personal care, and weight management products that are sold directly to its agents and ide...

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· Source: MarketWatch

Mannatech Showcases New Developments at Event

Mannatech, Incorporated, a leading developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, announced its speaker line-up, including Nancy Lieberman, ESPN commentator and WNBA basketball legend, and events for MannaQuest 2008, the company's second largest North American event. The event will be held at...

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