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doTerra Holds First Annual Convention

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

doTERRA recently held its first annual convention at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah, and unveiled its newest product offerings to a record crowd of Independent Product Consultants. With growing awareness of all-natural remedies for pandemic threats and immune support, CPTG essential oils have found their way into homes and medical facilities throughout the world.

The new essential oils include Bergamot, Coriander, and Roman Chamomile, which offer calming, soothing, and supporting benefits. Also launched was GX Assist GI Cleansing Formula that can be used with doTERRA�s PB Assist as a digestive maintenance program. Other products announced and soon to be launched are PastTense� Tension Blend Roll On, On Guard� Hand Sanitizing Wipes, and a new skin care line infused with several CPTG essential oils that nourish the skin to provide a more youthful appearance.

Herbalife to Participate in Morgan Stanley Consumer Conference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Herbalife Ltd (NYSE: HLF) Chief Financial Officer Richard Goudis will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer Conference on Thursday, November 19 at 3:55 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in New York. Also attending are Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategy John DeSimone and Amy Greene, vice president, investor relations.

The presentation will be webcast in the investor relations section of Herbalife's Web site at www.ir.herbalife.com.

Zippi and Era Media Launch Marketing Campaign

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Zippi Networks, Inc., (Pink Sheets: ZIPZ) a leading provider of mobile, Web, and telecommunications-based commerce applications enabling users to recycle their "Clutter into Cash," today announces the results of an initial market and test campaign initiated by Era Media, Inc. (EMI) which are yielding encouraging results as outlined below;

Robert A. Rositano Jr. CEO of Zippi Networks, Inc. stated, "Following our joint-marketing beta-test of 30,000 user offers served, the Company received 1300 opens, 200 click-throughs, 22 leads, and 8 direct sales. This initial data trend reflects a very successful lead to sales conversion rate of 36.4%, which based on current and new customers acquired by EMI's initial proof-of-concept efforts and designated to their own offers, reflects the kind of results desired to roll-out an effective full-scale marketing campaign with EMI."

Melaleuca in the Caspar Star Tribune

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Idaho Falls-based health care products company Melaleuca Inc. has handed out about $1.35 million to its employees under a program that pays workers who stay with the company long-term. The Post Register reports that the company gave the longevity checks during its annual meeting Thursday to 126 employees who reached milestones of continuous employment. Chief Administrative Officer Jann Nielsen says employees received $5,000 for five years of continuous employment, $10,000 for 10 years, and $15,000 for 15 years.

Melaleuca Gives Employees Longevity Payments

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Idaho Falls-based health care products company Melaleuca Inc. has handed out about $1.35 million to its employees under a program that pays workers who stay with the company long-term.

The Post Register reports that the company says it gave the longevity checks to 126 employees who reached milestones of continuous employment during its annual meeting Thursday.

The company employs about 3,400 workers worldwide. It sells powdered drinks, lotions, detergent, shampoos and other household products.

Gold Canyon Candle Announces New Chief Operating Officer

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A leader in scented candles, body and home products, Gold Canyon has announced a new addition to their diverse senior leadership team. Kenneth Wallace was hired as Gold Canyon's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Wallace's responsibilities at Gold Canyon include overseeing operations, human resources, financial management and information technology.

Ken brings with him broad experience from holding senior management positions in manufacturing, technology and retail companies. Over the past fifteen years, he has served as Vice President of Finance, CFO and COO for both publically traded and privately owned companies. Ken holds a Bachelor's degree in business finance from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in business administration from Pepperdine University.

Arbonne to Pay Thirty Thousand to Settle EEOC Claim

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Agency Charged That Greenwood Warehouse Refused to Hire Deaf Applicant.

Indianapolis, In - infoZine - A large skin care products company with a distribution center in Greenwood, Ind., will pay $30,000 to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.

The EEOC charged in its suit (Case no. 1:09-CV-0354-LJM-TAB in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division) that Arbonne International LLC violated federal law by refusing to hire Lisa Wilson due to her disability (deafness).

Pre-Paid Legal Down Since Sell Recommendation

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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Zrii Implements Zrii Aware

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Last week Zrii, LLC published the company�s first online wellness program called ZriiAware: Grow Younger, Live Longer, with the intention of helping people improve their health through emotional, spiritual, and physical methods. The program was officially announced at the company�s Rising Star Academy in Anaheim, California, by Dr. David Greenspan, COO of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing�, and is based on the best-selling book by Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon, �Grow Younger, Live Longer.�

Main page for ZriiAware: Grow Younger, Live LongerZriiAware: Grow Younger, Live Longer is an interactive online training program developed by the Chopra Center and marketed through Zrii�s vast field of Independent Executives.

Nu Skin Operating Results

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. is a direct selling company that develops and distributes premium-quality, innovative personal care and nutritional products. The company also markets and distributes technology, Internet and telecommunications services and products. The company distributes its products exclusively through a network marketing system.

They currently have a network of active distributors located throughout its markets that purchase products for resale to consumers and for personal consumption. Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. has a market cap of $1.57 billion; its shares were traded at around $25 with a P/E ratio of 19.53 and P/S ratio of 1.26. The dividend yield of Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. stocks is 1.84%.

Mannatech Introduces PhytoBurst

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), a global pioneer in the development of high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care solutions based on nutritional science, announced today their newest product, PhytoBurst(TM) Nutritional Chews.

PhytoBurst soft chews are convenient, tasty lemon or mixed-berry-flavored supplements that support the modern diet with balanced nutrition from vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants.

Clinical Study Finds XanGo Juice Benefits

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

LEHI, UT- A new study published in Nutrition Journal indicates that XanGo� Juice, a market-leading, premium mangosteen beverage, has lowered levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese people in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trial. CRP is a marker used to measure inflammation levels, and a reduction in CRP may indicate a corresponding reduction in the risk of heart disease and diabetes. This study also suggests that XanGo Juice has healthful properties for weight management.

Mike Pugh, a scientist at XanGo, explains, "The reason why the scientific community is interested in probing inflammation is that it may be an early indicator of heart attack, stroke and diabetes, potentially even lung disease, skin conditions and arthritis. So, scientists test CRP as a first step in assessing an individual's level of inflammation, and then, in turn, they use that to help picture a patient's potential for these serious diseases." Current understanding of body fat suggests that reducing inflammation may also assist in managing one's weight, which may have wellness benefits of its own.

MLMRankings Posts November 2009 Updates

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

MLMRankings has posted their October 2009 Updates.

Also posted is the new "Top Performers" category which includes the top growth companies for the last six month period.

Chez Ami	52.70% Gain
Stampin' Up	43.72% Gain
Xocai	39.02% Gain
MonaVie	38.17% Gain
WorldVentures	37.70% Gain
Fuller Brush	33.79% Gain
Quixtar	32.19% Gain
AMWAY	28.78% Gain
5LINX	25.70% Gain
YourTravelBiz.com	23.49% Gain

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Judge Rules Against Amway

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A federal judge has ruled against Amway Corp. in a class-action complaint filed by 27 former salespeople, or independent business owners.

The ruling says Amway must stop forcing its one-time distributors into arbitration over disputes between the two parties.

The independent distributors had filed a complaint against Amway asking the court to stop Quixtar, Amway's e-commerce business, from "harassing and intimidating plaintiffs ... with repetitive arbitrations asserting trumped up violations of Quixtar's unilaterally-enacted ... trade secret rules."

XanGo Convention Press Release

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

XanGo, LLC attracted about 10,000 XanGo distributors from across the globe to Salt Lake City last week for its seventh annual convention. With more than 1 million distributors and a presence in more than 30 international markets, XanGo has a lot to celebrate this year. The theme of the convention � �Thrive� � particularly resonated for a company successfully launching two new product lines, despite the economic downturn, and entering a host of new markets including Russia and Italy in 2009.

�The annual XanGo convention is an opportunity to review our past successes and truly give credit to all the people who contributed their passion and hard work to reach this point, but it�s also a strategic time to look to the future and chart where XanGo is headed in 2010 and beyond,� XanGo CEO Robert Conlee said. �Judging from the convention, our distributors are motivated to get back to building their XanGo business, recharged with new ideas and wellness products that their customers will love.�

XanGo Juni in Inside Cosmeceuticals

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

LEHI, Utah�According to a March 2009 study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 61 percent of the children�s bath products tested were found to contain formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, both of which are probable carcinogens.

As a result, XanGo LLC is launching Juni� Family Care, a line of personal care products. Juni shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion and body bar blend mangosteen fruit with botanicals and are infused with lavender. They contain no harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrance or sulfates.

Lia Sophia Offers Glam Holiday Tips

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Shimmering lights and ornate decorations make the holidays a festive time of year, but there�s no reason why the adorning should be limited to homes.

�The holidays are an ideal time for women to have fun with their style and add some glitz to their everyday apparel,� said Bonni Davis, Vice President of Sales for lia sophia. �Whether a woman is going to a cocktail party after work or attending a formal affair, the right jewelry can turn a basic outfit into an eye-catching look, perfect for any type of holiday gathering.�

MLMRankings Posts October Updates

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

MLM Rankings Posts October 2009 Updates

Evolv	102.81% Gain
Christmas Around the World (House of Lloyd)	93.44% Gain
Zija International	41.07% Gain
Etcetera	36.14% Gain
Rodan and Fields	31.27% Gain
4Life Research	30.83% Gain
QuestNet	29.87% Gain
Young Living Essential Oils	27.63% Gain
Tastefully Simple	24.34% Gain
MoneyTalks	22.86% Gain

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Scentsy in the Lane Report

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Scentsy Inc., an Idaho-based party plan company that specializes in wickless candles, is adding a second shift at the distribution center it opened in Lexington this summer.

The new shift will create approximately 50 new jobs, bringing its total workforce number to about 120.

DubLi Merges with MediaNet

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc. (MEDG.OB: News ) announced that it has completed its reverse merger with CG Holdings Limited, a privately-held, European-based holding company for the DubLi companies, effective October 19, 2009.

Upon completion of the merger, the company said that DubLi became its wholly-owned subsidiary and DubLi's Chief Executive and Operating Officers will assume the same positions with MediaNet, and MediaNet's board of directors will also be controlled by directors nominated by DubLi.

iJango Community Page Goes Live

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

IJango, the pioneer of the personalized community start page, today launched the IJango Community, which will enable anyone to create and publish their own personal portals known as "Communities". More than 16,000 "Communities" have been created.

With IJango Communities, members can collect, design and syndicate their entire digital world in just minutes. Moving beyond traditional blogs and social networks, Communities bring together and deliver on a single IJango page all types of rich online media, including RSS feeds, websites, podcasts, videos, blogs, and photos, along with web services, including del.icio.us, Digg, eBay, Flickr, MySpace, YouTube, and widgets from nearly any platform.

Starting today, members can enjoy content in over 16,000 Communities that have been created by IJango pilot content partners. Furthermore, IJango will soon announce the availability of tools to allow all IJango members to create their own communities and use them as outlets to express, showcase and share their complete Web life with others.

Nu Skin Announces Research Agreement with Stanford

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., today announced that it has entered into research agreements with Stanford University and LifeGen Technologies, a genomics company based in Madison, Wis. LifeGen co-founders, Richard Weindruch, Ph.D., and Tomas Prolla, Ph.D., will also hold positions on the newly formed Nu Skin Anti-aging Scientific Advisory Board.

"Nu Skin has established a 25-year legacy of product innovation and our research agreements with Stanford University and LifeGen Technologies add significant fuel to our scientific engine," said Joseph Chang, Ph.D., Nu Skin chief scientific officer and executive vice president of product development. "We believe that these collaborative relationships will help us develop next-generation skin care and nutritional products from an enhanced understanding of the genetic basis of aging."

Zrii NutriiVeda Press Release

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Zrii LLC (www.zrii.com) is heading into its next company event--and the holiday season--with high expectations thanks to their latest weight management product, Nutriiveda�, and the company's NutriiVeda Challenge.

Zrii is set to unveil results of their latest weightloss competition at their next scheduled Rising Star Convention November 6-7 in Anaheim, California. The Anaheim event will also feature appearances from Chopra Center VIPs, industry spokespeople from The Secret, and an exclusive Red Party that will allow attendees one-on-one time with brand-developer Bill Farley, the mastermind behind Zrii and other billion-dollar brands.

Ambit Energy to Launch Service in NYSEG Territory

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

One of the fastest growing Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) in the state, Ambit Energy announced it will launch energy service in the New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) territory in the first quarter of 2010.

"We look forward to expanding our presence in New York and are proud to say that we can now offer almost every customer in the state a lower cost option compared to the incumbent provider," said Ambit Energy CEO and co-founder Jere W. Thompson, Jr."The New York markets continue to prove themselves as very receptive to the benefits of competition in the energy industry."

Reliv Opens New Office in Indonesia

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Reliv International, a nutrition and direct selling company, has announced the opening of a new office in Indonesia as part of its expansion plans. With this opening, Reliv now conducts business in 15 countries.

Reliv's first product in Indonesia will be Innergize!, the company's isotonic sports drink. The company expects to launch more products shortly.

Robert Montgomery, chairman, president and CEO of Reliv, said: "This opening expands our footprint in southeast Asia, where we already conduct business in the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

XanGo in the Deseret News

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

XanGo, a multilevel marketing company based in Lehi, will sponsor three Operation Smile missions in the next 18 months. Each mission costs about $150,000. Although the surgeons and staff are volunteers, the equipment is pricey and the surgeons take time to train local doctors. Only about 10 percent of plastic surgeons have the training to operate on cleft lips and cleft palates, which means that few children in the developing areas get the surgeries.

The missions will be to Thailand, since that's where the mangosteen fruit from which XanGo's flagship product, XanGo Juice, is grown. The company wants operations for children of farmer workers who harvest mangosteen.

XanGo Establishes Charitable Foundation

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

XanGo, LLC, a leading global health and wellness company, officially launched the XanGo Goodness Foundation last night with a fundraising gala to benefit Operation Smile. The XanGo Goodness Foundation was established to extend the reach of its ongoing work to actively support philanthropic causes worldwide. Of particular interest is improving the lives of children at home and around the world and mobilizing to address disasters and crises. The event raised nearly $35,000 toward a week-long goal of supporting an Operation Smile mission to Thailand to provide children's cleft lip and palate repair. The money raised translates into approximately 145 surgeries.

Gordon Morton, XanGo founder and board member comments, "The XanGo Goodness Foundation transcends mere 'check-writing' - we encourage involvement and volunteerism." Morton adds, "XanGo Goodness evolved into a Foundation that is registered as a 501(c)(3) charity, in a move to strengthen both XanGo's fundraising abilities and transparency. Perhaps most importantly, this will expand our ability to help more people in need."

XanGo in the Salt Lake Tribune

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The estimated 9,500 people flocking today to the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center are testament to the company's expansion strategy during tough economic times, XanGo CEO Robert Conlee says.

XanGo's annual Salt Lake City convention gets up to full steam today with international troops of independent distributors getting rah-rah messages and help with sales techniques.

The Lehi-based company -- its name adorns the jerseys of the Real Salt Lake professional soccer team -- is approaching $2 billion in sales since its founding seven years ago, Conlee said Thursday.

Nu Skin Signs Research Agreement with Stanford

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. has entered into research agreement with Stanford University, to develop skin care and nutritional products from an enhanced understanding of the genetic basis of aging. Both the partners are based in the US.

NSE is a direct selling company engaged in the development and distribution of personal care and nutritional products.

Deal Type Partnership Sub-Category Research and discovery,Development Deal Status Announced: 2009-10-22

Deal Participants Partner 1 (Company) Nu Skin Enterprises Partner 2 (Company) Stanford University

Arbonne International Makes Large Donation

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Arbonne International announced today that it has made a charitable donation of approximately 1.5 million personal care products�with a retail value of nearly $4.75 million dollars�to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that sends care packages to the U.S. military. This donation is the largest Operation Gratitude has received from a corporate sponsor to date and follows a $642,000 donation Arbonne made to the organization in May. Arbonne, headquartered in Irvine, California, formulates botanically based, scientifically advanced beauty, health and wellness products, distributed through an international network of Independent Consultants.

"We�re honored to donate Arbonne skin care products to Operation Gratitude to improve the lives of the brave men and women who are serving in the military overseas,� said Rita Davenport, Arbonne President. �They fight to preserve our freedom and way of life and we owe them a debt of gratitude. We hope these products show our appreciation for their service to this country, and far beyond our borders. We know these products will help protect them from the harsh elements. Arbonne thanks you and salutes you!