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Company Name: 4life
9850 South 300 West
Sandy, Utah 84070
United States
Phone: (888) 454-3374
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 1998
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Products: transferceutical
Website: http://4life.com
Company Info:
4Life distributors around the world share the science of 4Life products, coupled with the opportunity to achieve financial success, with people who want to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and a healthy income. Foundation 4Life®, the company's distributor-driven humanitarian arm, is committed to service activities that addresses community needs wherever 4Life conducts business around the world.
Every day, in every way, 4Life is Together, Building People through science, success, and service.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for 4life
Company Name: Annasa International Corporation
550 California St, Suite 730
San Francisco, California 94104
United States
Phone: (650) 244-0400
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2005
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Personal Care
Products: Nutritional & Personal Care
Website: http://annasa.net
Company Info: My name is Dave Armstrong, and I'm the CEO of Annasa International Corporation. Three years ago, Annasa was just my dream. Today, we are positioned to grow explosively. Effective the start of the year, we have switched all operations to our new offices in San Francisco's financial district. Our building is pre-cabled with multiple T-1 trunks for easy expansion of our inbound call capability, and Annasa's current trunk provider is opening a new switch in the San Francisco area within the next few months, so capacity will continue to increase. San Francisco is a great area for direct selling, with a rich mix of people from all over the world. It's the perfect home for Annasa. Very soon, you'll see additions to the product line, and to your opportunities.
We'll be making changes wherever we see the opportunity to support you better. We are excited, and really looking forward to working with everyone. In closing, I'd like to express my vision for the company: Annasa (breath of life, new beginnings)A company providing truly top-quality products, with an advanced compensation plan and a distributor focus - an environment where good people who work hard will make great money and have fun doing it! Thank you for being with us during the taxi up the runway. We're about to lift off!Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Annasa International Corporation
Company Name: aPriori Beauty
26651 Cabot Rd, Suite A
Laguna Hills, California 92653
United States
Phone: (949) 525-9500
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2009
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Cosmetics, Nutritional, Other, Personal Care
Products: Anti-Aging at the Cellular Level
Website: http://aprioribeauty.com
Company Info: In 1989, a single mother of three started her career in the network marketing/direct sales industry. Since then, she has worn many hats while leading numerous areas of the business, including: supply chain, product development, marketing, business development and events. She was a key contributing factor in the creation of industry changing products and unprecedented growth. One such product line continues today as a leader in the anti-aging brand category. Millions of individuals know her name. This unique individual is Candace Keefe. Candace is unforgettable. If you've ever had the opportunity to meet her, you'll remember the day forever. There are not many people in this world like Candace. She is very smart (some say brilliant), charismatic, passionate, creative and most importantly, she loves people and being able to help them realize their potential through beauty. Her dream is to empower women with an opportunity unmatched in the industry with integrity and without compromise. Her dream is Apriori Beauty. Apriori Beauty is the last chapter in Candace's network marketing career. She's taken her extensive knowledge and experience and has pulled together an unparalleled team to form a dynamic company unprecedented in the industry. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for aPriori Beauty
Company Name: Ariix
563 West 500 South
Suite 340
Bountiful, Utah 84010
United States
Phone: (801) 813-3000
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2011
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Nutritional Drinks, Supplements
Products: Nutritionals
Website: http://www.ariix.com
Company Info:
ARIIX was born from the vision of six leading minds in business and nutritional science who wanted to create a unique company based on the "golden rule" of helping others as they help you.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Ariix
Company Name: Biometics International
1170 Avenida Avenue
Camirillo, California 93012
United States
Phone: (805) 383-3535
Year in Business: 1993
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Weight Loss
Products: Nutritional Supplements, Aloe Juice, Weight Management
Website: http://biometics.com
Company Info: Biometics was founded in 1993 with 15 distributors and has grown to be one of the top leaders in advanced liquid nutrition technology in the world. This is because of amazing products and a business opportunity that goes unmatched in the nutritional industry. Through lifestyle development, personal growth and wellness, anyone can reach their full potential with Biometics and achieve the New American DreamT of time and financia freedom Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Biometics International
Company Name: CitizenRe
501 Silverside Rd
Suite 69
Wilmington, Delaware 19809
United States
Phone: (302) 793-0596
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2006
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Other
Products: Solar Power
Website: http://Citizenre.com
Company Info: First to market with FREE Solar Power Systems for homeowners Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for CitizenRe
Company Name: Conklin Company
551 Valley Park Drive
Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
United States
Phone: (952) 445-6010
Year in Business: 1969
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Home Care, Other, Personal Care
Products: Building, Automotive
Website: http://conklin.com
Company Info:
Conklin Company Inc. is celebrating over 40 years as a manufacturing and distribution company. At the core of the Conklin opportunity lie our quality products — more than 130 across six major product divisions: Agronomics, Animal Products, Building Products, Health, Home and Vehicle Products. Our products are marketed through a vast network of Independent Business Owners. The diversity in our product lines offers unlimited opportunities for sales to a variety of customers.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Conklin Company
Company Name: eCosway
Wisma Cosway
Jalan Rajah Chulan
Kuala Lumpur 50200
Year in Business: 2001
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Water Purification, Home Care, Cosmetics, Nutritional, Personal Care, Fragrances, Kitchen and Dining, Food, Weight Loss
Products: Nutrition, Personal Care, Auto Care, Household Care, Cleaning, Water filtration, Energy pendant, food, shapewear, cosmetics,
Website: http://ecoswayaus.com
Company Info: eCosway is a subsidiary of Cosway which was founded in 1979. It's focus is on value for money products. We source the best of the best products from researchers, suppliers and manufacturers around the world, buy in massive quantities, and pass the savings on to the consumer. Great products, great prices and a shopper rewards system to keep people buying every month. Massive in Asia. Just launched in Australia. COMING TO THE USA SOON! Never before has a company brought real consumer value and sparkling retail-type stores (absolutely free for distributors to operate!) to the table in the US. When you put the consumer first, your business is sure to last.. and sure to grow! Watch out industry... the "walmart" of network marketing is coming to town. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for eCosway
Company Name: Eiro Research
3302 West Miller Rd, Suite 200
Garland, Texas 75041
United States
Year in Business: 2009
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Products: Eiro and Eiro Energy
Website: http://www.eiro.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Eiro Research
Company Name: Emerald Essentials
99 NW 1st Ave
High Springs, Florida 32643
United States
Phone: (866) 530-7223
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2008
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Personal Care, Food, Weight Loss
Products: Premium Organic Nutrition and Skincare
Website: http://emeraldessentials.com
Company Info:
From pure, premium, organic whole food nutritionals to the most superior organic skincare and more, we continually strive to raise the bar on what's currently on the market. We're also committed to building awareness of the dramatic health benefits that are possible, and very tangible, when our body has the best foundation of nutrition on every level.
Headed by a dedicated team of caring, knowledgeable professionals and serviced by a state-of-the-art warehouse and shipping facility, Emerald Essentials seeks to always be a cut above. And because we're so excited to share our products, and our passion, with the world, we also offer an unparalleled business opportunity for those who use and love our products.
Company Name: Empower Net
1220 North Spencer
Mesa, Arizona 85203
United States
Phone: (480) 964-4443
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 1995
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Food
Products: Nutritional Protein Foods
Website: http://empowernet.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Empower Net
Company Name: Enagic USA Inc.
4115 Spencer St.
Torrance, California 90503
United States
Phone: (310) 542-7700
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 1974
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Water Purification
Website: http://www.enagic.com
Company Info:
For over three decades, Japan-based Enagic International has been the leading manufacturer of alkaline ionizers and water filtration machines. Kangen Water® machines are used in hundreds of thousands of homes worldwide to transform tap water into pure, healthy alkaline drinking water.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Enagic USA Inc.
Company Name: Everlast Innergy LLC
1192 E Draper Parkway
Draper, Utah 84020
United States
Phone: (503) 641-2670
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2007
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Cosmetics, Nutritional, PetCare, Accessories, Skin
Products: Skin Care, Nutritional, Pet Care,Make Up
Website: http://www.theinnergysite.com
Company Info:
EverLast INNERgy LLC, is an international company specializing in all natural, Negative ION, toxic-free health and beauty products. Our mission is to provide value-added health and beauty products coupled with an unparalleled business opportunity so that anyone who has the desire can live the life of their dreams.
Company Name: FamPrep.com
9000 SW Freeway
Suite 260
Houston, Texas 77074
United States
Phone: (281) 768-7878
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2005
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Other
Products: Emergency Response / Storage
Website: http://famprep.com
Company Info: PreAmberAlert feature for pre-registering children for Amber Alert type emergencies. Electronic Safety Deposit Box for access to medical information / insurance claims for property / access to stored data. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for FamPrep.com
Company Name: Freelife International
4950 South 48th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
United States
Phone: (877) 954-6244
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 1994
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Weight Loss
Products: FreeLife is devoted to providing the most effective, scientifically validated health and weight management products available today including: Jule of the Orient, GoChi, TaiSlim and many others.
Website: http://freelife.com
Company Info:
To serve each other by promoting good health, well-being, and the opportunity for an abundant life. FreeLife's mission is realized daily by individuals all over the world. Through revolutionary, science-based wellness products, coupled with an incomparable business opportunity, FreeLife provides individuals with the opportunity and direction to identify, discover, and experience their dreams.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Freelife International
Company Name: Frutaiga
2720 Loker Avenue West
Suite Q
Carlsbad, California 92024
United States
Phone: (760) 448-4979
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2005
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Products: Frutaiga Beverage
Website: http://www.frutaiga.com
Company Info: Frutaiga is part of the explosive new nutritional supplement category known as a Functional Food Beverage, but stands alone as the ultimate Guaranteed Potency Beverage. Frutaiga contains our exclusive, concentrated, standardized ingredient, Rosalean. Frutaigas Juice-Delivery-System is specifically formulated to contain a precise mixture of fruit juices, purified water and natural essence flavors. The powerful plant extracts in Frutaiga are water soluble and our juice-delivery-system helps to improve the absorption of the active extracts in our exclusive ingredient blend, Rosalean. Frutaiga was formulated to focus on the concerns faced by real people in today's world. Frutaiga was created to: 1) Promote physical stamina, energy & vitality*; 2) Support healthy weight loss & maintain lean muscle mass*; 3) Promote positive mood, mental acuity & memory*; 4) Support sexual vitality*; 5) Promote greater resistance to physical and mental stress* Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Frutaiga
Company Name: Inspirao Perfumes e Cosmticos L.T.D.A
Rua Marques de Leo, 29 - Engenho Novo
Rio de Janeiro 207801
Phone: 552-122-2811-43
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2005
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Cosmetics, Fragrances
Products: Fragrances e Cosmetics
Website: http://www.inspiracao.com.br
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Inspirao Perfumes e Cosmticos L.T.D.A
Company Name: Jillian Chase
225 Gap Way
Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
United States
Phone: (888) 300-7487
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Other, Kitchen and Dining
Products: Dishware & Glassware
Website: http://www.jillianchase.com
Company Info:
At Jillian Chase, we have a dual mission: To add style to home entertaining; and to make you feel good about giving. It is our intent, whether for personal use or giving, that these are experiences to look forward to. With that in mind, the home party – being a place where friends gather to shop and have fun – seemed to be the perfect venue for our products. When I feel the excitement at a Jillian Chase party, I know we have accomplished our mission.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Jillian Chase
Company Name: Jusuru International
1250 N. Red Gum St.
Anaheim, California 92806
United States
Phone: (714) 678-1600
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2010
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Personal Care, Nutritional Drinks, Supplements, Skin
Products: Liquid BioCell
Website: http://Jusuru.com
Company Info:
Jusuru was launched out of the science behind Liquid BioCell, a new generation of nutraceuticals for healthy aging, active joints and younger-looking skin. Backed by 37 clinical studies, 7 US and international patents and numerous industry awards, Jusuru has been making its mark in the multi-billion dollar anti-aging industry. It isn't hard to believe. There's nothing as contagious in the marketplace as an innovative product that really works. Jusuru is a DSA member.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Jusuru International
Company Name: Laguna Blends Inc.
#302-1912 Enterprise Way
Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 9S
Phone: (250) 868-0787
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2015
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Internet, Nutritional, Nutritional Drinks, Coffee &/or Tea
Products: Protein Coffee, Hemp Protein related products
Website: http://www.lagunablends.com
Company Info:
Laguna Blends Inc. "Laguna" is a network marketing Company focussed on the nutritional health benefits that are derived from Hemp. Laguna has independent affiliates that generate retail sales and have the ability to recruit other affiliates. Affiliates utilize the latest tools and technology to enable them to build an International business from the comfort of their own home or while traveling on the road.
Laguna's first products to be launched are functional beverages that provide high levels of protein and or nutrition. Laguna's products are made from high quality hemp protein. Some of the current Laguna products are: hemp coffee, a coffee beverage that contains high levels of protein – both whey and hemp; a sweetened hemp latte that also contains high levels of protein and in the cold beverage category a unique just add water, fruit punch hemp protein, nutritional drink. In addition Laguna markets a unique single serving "on the go" hemp protein that's flavored with apple pectin. This creates a nice flavor and allows the product to be soluble in cold water.
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Laguna Blends Inc.
Company Name: Legacy For Life
2725 Center Place
Melbourne, Florida 32940
United States
Phone: (321) 951-8815
Year in Business: 1998
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Personal Care, PetCare, Weight Loss
Products: Immune Health Supplements and Shakes, Joint Health and Anti-Aging, Weight Management, Kids Health, Skin Care
Website: http://legacyforlife.com
Company Info: Legacy for Life offers you: a business whose timing is perfect - beyond the risks and headaches of a start-up and before the market is over-saturated with distributors; a proprietary, one-of-a-kind product line to secure your long-term income; a fair and straightforward pay plan with no big qualifying hurdles in order to get paid; and a dedicated team of proven professionals to coach and mentor you to success. Legacy for Life has demonstrated consistent growth and profitability since its inception in 1998-so you know your business is secure and will be here for you tomorrow. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Legacy For Life
Company Name: LifesMiracle
3401 Airway Blvd
Amarillo, Texas 79118
United States
Phone: (520) 829-7950
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2009
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Water Purification, Cosmetics, Nutritional, AirPurification, Weight Loss
Products: Ionic Sea, Gammaqui, Tri-Zyme Plus, GreenCell 50/50, CaraFast Ultra, Nitro3 Caps, Cellilux, Agua Miracle Water Ionizer, Far InfraRed Whole House Water System, Ion Oasis Air Sanifiers
Website: http://LifesMiracle.com
Company Info:
LifesMiracle is the home of the Biofactors, which include the Ion Factor, Regeneration Factor, and the Energy Factor. We utilize Stem Cell nutrition and telomere support to improve people's lives!Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for LifesMiracle
Company Name: LiveSmart 360°
6311 Porter Road
Suite 11
Sarasota, Florida 34240
United States
Phone: (941) 371-1010
Company Email: email@example.com
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Nutritional Drinks, Supplements
Products: Chocolate, Gum
Website: http://www.livesmart360.com
Company Info:
We are a company dedicated to creating opportunities that reach far beyond its US based corporate offices in Sarasota, Florida. In fact, we seek to direct all of our strategic resources toward helping you "live life better" in every aspect, that is to say 360 degrees, of your life.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for LiveSmart 360°
Company Name: Loving Works, LLC
180 Little Lake Drive Suite 5
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
United States
Phone: (734) 222-4030
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2010
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Weight Loss
Products: Weight Balancing System, Wt Stabilizer, Sleep Balancer
Website: http://mylovingworks.com
Company Info: Loving Works' vision is to help each other to grow in body, heart, mind and spirit via innovative products, tools and experiences that can make a difference in your world. We follow an intentions-based model and attract like-minded people who wish to help other people and make a lot of money, not one without the other. We're pleased to offer the fascinating and effective products formulated by Dr. Kyle Morgan, an Alternative Medicine Doctor of Osteopathy. You will find us warm, real and ready to help you make a difference in your life and lives of those you love. Connect with our growing community and see how Loving Works! Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Loving Works, LLC
Company Name: Mannatech Incorporated
600 South Royal Lane
Suite 200
Coppell, Texas 75019
United States
Phone: (888) 346-4636
Year in Business: 1994
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Water Purification, Nutritional, Personal Care, Food, Weight Loss
Products: Nutritional Supplements, Sports Performance Nutrition, Skin Care, Children Chewable Nutritional Supplements
Website: http://mannatech.com
Company Info: Mannatech has utilized naturally occurring, plant-derived carbohydrates in its line of dietary supplement products. Mannatech products are designed to use nutrients working through normal physiology to maintain optimal health with improved nutrition. Patents on Mannatech's glyconutrient blend have already been issued in Taiwan, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the European Union, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Mannatech products can play an integral role in wellness programs and a complementary role in traditional medicine. Spring-boarding from first year sales of $8 million, Mannatech has now exceeded 1.2 billion in cumulative sales with operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Japan and Korea. Mannatech products, which support cell-to-cell communication and the immune system, have the potential to help people maintain optimal health. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Mannatech Incorporated
Company Name: Max International
6965 South Union Park Center
Suite 100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84047
United States
Phone: (801) 562-8440
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2007
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Educational, Food, Weight Loss
Products: MaxGXL / MaxGlutathione
Website: http://MaxGxl.com
Company Info: The Worlds Most Powerful Antioxidant Is Not In A Berry, A Fruit Or A Drink It's In Your Body! Max International was created by some of the most highly sought after professionals in the world. One is Steven K. Scott, best selling author of The Richest Man Who Ever Lived. Steven is personally responsible for over 2 Billion dollars in sales through his companies. Steven has teamed with Gregory Fullerton, a co-founder of Franklin Quest (now Franklin Covey), and Fred Ninow, founder or executive with Affiliate Internet Inc., IPNET, and Sierra Medical. Their combined business experience and successful business ventures are enviable. They have now formed Max International, with the goal of sharing a revolutionary product with the world. Dr. Robert H. Keller, a world-renowned immunologist,developed this product. The product is patented and clinically tested.
Max International North American Region
Independent Distributor Contact: Alan Sickman
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://max.com/10435
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Max International
Company Name: MJ Life Enterprise
Taipei 10606
Year in Business: 1991
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Other
Products: Health Screening,Medical evaluation,gene-target suppliment
Website: http://www.mjlife.com
Company Info: MJ Life is a group of people dedicated to Preventive Medical Solution. Since the Patented AMHST adapted in 1988,MJ's Health Screening Based service excel around. In 2008 The Lancet,2nd Infulential Medical Journal,we published a finding with Harvard professor on how to find out possible Kidney failure.The Lancet rigid selecting standard confirmed MJ Life is the only professoinal Prevention Service Providor so far. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for MJ Life Enterprise
Company Name: Multi-Pure
7251 Cathedral Rock Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
United States
Phone: (800) 622-9206
Year in Business: 1986
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Home Care, Nutritional, Other
Products: Water Filtration
Website: http://multi-pure.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Multi-Pure
Company Name: MyVideoTalk.com - Division of Team Effort International
3000 Danville Blvd
Suite 186
Alamo, California 94507
United States
Phone: (888) 858-2220
Year in Business: 2002
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Internet, Technology
Products: Streaming Video for Emails and WebPages.
Website: http://TeamEffortInternational.com
Company Info: MyVideoTalk.com is a division of Team Effort International, an established, U.S. Based Network Marketing Company. Team Effort International, headquartered in San Ramon, California, has been in business since October 30, 2002 and is a privately-held, debt-free corporation. The company was created with the slogan as well as the mission statement of a "Commitment to Make a Difference" and this corporate philosophy has been the foundation of its success in customer acquisition, representative development and retention.The launch of Team Effort's new international division, MyVideoTalk.com, will provide an unprecedented business opportunity in the global marketplace. With the reach of the internet and the proprietary technology of our video email product application, this new division's slogan of "Bringing the World Closer Together" is not only the company slogan, but our mission statement as well. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for MyVideoTalk.com - Division of Team Effort International
Company Name: Nature's Sunshine
75 East 1700 South
Provo, Utah 84605
United States
Phone: (800) 223-8225
Year in Business: 1974
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Home Care, Nutritional, Other, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Products: Weight Management, Nutritional Supplements and Drinks, Home Cleaning, Water Purifiers, Skin Care, Cookware, Aromatherapy
Website: http://naturessunshine.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Nature's Sunshine
Company Name: New Life
18000 Studebaker Road
Suite 670
Cerritos, California 90703
United States
Phone: (562) 924-3270
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2014
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Products: Nutritional and Beauty products
Website: http://www.newlifeusa.com
Company Info:
New Life the best o Hybrid compensation Program in the earth, combine with the best recognition and insentive program plus exceptional products lines that come together to meet the nutritional concerns of people around the world. Together, our product lines create a powerful recipe for health and wellness that is virtually unmatched in the nutritional industry.
The first New Life product line cleanses the body and stabilizes it, so that the body can heal itself. New Life wellness products rejuvenate the body, and people taking them experience a wide variety of improvements, such as:
Company Name: Neways
Springville, Utah 84663
United States
Phone: (801) 418-2000
Year in Business: 1992
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Home Care, Nutritional, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Products: Nutritional Supplements, Skin, Body and Hair Care, Household Cleaning
Website: http://neways.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Neways
Company Name: Paycation
100 Allentown Dr
Allen, Texas 75002
United States
Phone: (727) 470-6420
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2013
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Internet, Travel Related, Personal Development, Discount Travel
Products: Discount Travel, Certified Travel Consultants
Website: http://www.paycation.com
Company Info:
Paycation enables you to run a successful business right from the comfort of your home with the most exciting product worldwide. Whether you are a stay at home mom, a retiree, doctor, student, or one of the millions of full time, hardworking, yet underpaid and under-appreciated employees, Paycation gives you the opportunity to become financially independent by working your own home based business with all the tools, training and support you need to become successful.
Travel is an 8 trillion dollar industry and with Paycation you can simply join our Paycation Travel Club (PTC) to enjoy the best prices on all types of vacations and custom trips or by just becoming a Paycation Independent Associate (IA), referring the PTC program to your friends, family and co-workers, you can turn Paycation into serious savings and a great income opportunity.
Paycation North American Region
Independent Distributor Contact: Michael Harrington
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://workwithmichaelharrington.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Paycation
Company Name: Pinnacle Quest International
11970 Borman Avenue
Suite 250
St Louis, Missouri 63146
United States
Phone: (314) 317-2210
Year in Business: 2002
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Educational
Products: Life Changing, Out-Of-The-Box Education
Website: http://pqi.cc
Company Info: PQI is dedicated to increasing the freedom and prosperity of individuals and families. Through access to experts in different fields, the company is helping people pay less for taxes and debt, protect their assets, and retire in ten, five, or even as little as three years. They have access to mortgages with 1% payments, debt elimination without bankruptcy or consolidation, drastic tax reduction, high-return investments, asset protection, and more. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Pinnacle Quest International
Company Name: Plexus Worldwide
15649 N. Greenway Hayden Loop
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
Phone: (480) 998-3490
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2006
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Weight Loss, Nutritional Drinks, Supplements, Pain Relief
Products: Health and Wellness
Website: http://www.plexusworldwide.com
Company Info:
Plexus Worldwide is committed to providing our Ambassadors with life-changing products and a unique and rewarding business opportunity. The combination of our products and opportunity help open the door to personal success and financial freedom.
In early 2011 Plexus Worldwide launched the synergistic product combination of Plexus Slim and Accelerator. The initial results were extremely impressive and sales have grown dramatically month over month.
Our core beliefs are simple: Be Trustworthy, Be Honest, Be Reliable, and Be Responsible.
These beliefs encompass all that we do. You can have confidence in the quality of our products, the commitment to our Ambassadors, and the support we will provide to help you succeed.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Plexus Worldwide
Company Name: RevvNRG Worldwide
460 Lexington Ave.
P.O. Box 646
Big Lake, Minnesota 55309
United States
Phone: (763) 262-9900
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2008
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Food, Weight Loss
Products: RevvNRG - Super Food Beverage.
Website: http://revvusa.com
Company Info: Around the world, thousands of people turn to RevvNRG for optimum health and well-being. We are dedicated to ensuring you a freer, more active and healthier lifestyle. Our exotic and delicious beverage is a perfect natural balance that exceeds all scientific scrutiny. We are proud to offer you a convenient delicious super food beverage! As you sip our exotic juice and tea blend, know that you will be treating yourself to ingredients that for centuries have been legendary for: alleviating fatigue & stress, boosting immunity, sharpening mental clarity, improving circulation, aiding in weight loss and battling free radicals. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for RevvNRG Worldwide
Company Name: Sageant, LLC
611 N. Wallace Ave.
Suite C-1
Bozeman, Montana 59715
United States
Phone: (888) 777-4612
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2003
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Weight Loss
Products: Nutritional, Weight Loss
Website: http://www.sageant.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Sageant, LLC
Company Name: Seacret Direct
3344 E. Camelback Rd
Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
United States
Phone: (877) 680-9622
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2011
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Personal Care
Products: Skin Care
Website: http://Seacretdirect.com
Company Info:
SEACRET products are manufactured in Israel with supreme care, using the latest technology and best chemists. We offer our products with the promise that they will enhance your own unique beauty.
Learn first of the Dead Sea. Then learn of our high-quality skin care products. Try them. We believe you will quickly see and value their restorative effects.
You may purchase SEACRET products direct from the manufacturer on this website or from hundreds of exclusive locations within shopping centers throughout the North America. In addition, SEACRET has been expanding exponentially for the past few years and is available internationally throughout South America, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, India, Thailand, Japan and Israel. With more locations throughout the world opening all the time!Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Seacret Direct
Company Name: Shine Wireless
3151 Airway Ave
Costa Mesa, California 92626
United States
Phone: (800) 236-5799
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2006
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Telecom, Technology
Products: Cellular, Long Distance, Internet
Website: http://shinewireless.com
Company Info: Shine Wireless is a subsidiary of GTC Telecom (stock symbol: OTCBB:GTCC) a national communications provider marketing simple, competitively priced products to consumers and businesses. Founded in 1997, the Company has focused on selling telecommunications products, including GTC Telecom Long Distance, GTC Internet, GTC Teleconferencing, and Shine Wireless cellular phone service. Shine Wireless goal is to consistently offer value to its customers - quality service at low prices. Our simple pricing allows us to market to "everyone", reaching customers in every target market. Shine also takes pride in supporting its customers with friendly/responsive customer service. http://www.shinewireless.com 1-800-236-5799 firstname.lastname@example.com Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Shine Wireless
Company Name: Simply Naturals Limited
Monks House
Monks Walk
Ascot SL5 9A
United Kingdom
Phone: (440) 428-8979
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2012
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Products: Nutritional Supplements Based on Plant Source Minerals
Website: http://SimplyNaturals.com
Company Info:
Company Name: Sisel International
185 East 200 North
Salem, Utah 84653
United States
Phone: (801) 423-5110
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2007
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Home Care, Cosmetics, Nutritional, Personal Care
Products: All developed and manufactured by Sisel. Toxin Free.
Website: http://siselinternational.com
Company Info: Why SISEL? How about an all new MLM company with a wide-open entry at ground level? What other new company has an experienced, highly successful marketing team who built one of the largest network marketing companies in the world? What MLM company is backed by millions of dollars at its very start? What other company takes the best of all MLM compensation plans and rolls them all into one so that the Distributor receives as high a payout as possible? Where else will you find rare, life-changing products backed by science? As you can see, the best question is not, why SISEL? The best question may be, why not SISEL?
Sisel International North American Region
Independent Distributor Contact: Greg Granger
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://SiselPlanB.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Sisel International
Company Name: Southern Living At Home
2100 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
United States
Phone: (205) 445-6000
Year in Business: 2001
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Other, Accessories
Products: Home Decor and Accessories Lke the Products Found on the Pages of Southern Living Magazine
Website: http://southernlivingathome.com
Company Info: Begun in 2001, Southern Living At Home has become the fastest growing company in the history of the Direct Sales industry! We have grown in size and sales volume to exceed $100k+ in just four short years! Our beautiful Home Decor products are not only exclusive and high in quality, but are also multifunctional and 'sell themselves'. Our parent company is Time, Inc. so we have both the name brand loyalty of Southern Living magazine and solid financial backing. Our mission is all about promoting a Spirit of Warmth, Welcome and Hospitality in homes across America. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Southern Living At Home
Company Name: Sozo Global
6101 W. Courtyard Drive
Bldg 5, Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78730
United States
Phone: (512) 498-0600
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2010
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Weight Loss
Products: Coffee Berry Antioxidant
Website: http://www.Sozoglobal.com
Company Info:
It is rare to find a company whose name perfectly aligns with its mission, its vision, and its purpose. SOZO is a Greek term meaning health, rejuvenation, and wholeness, and it is these qualities that SOZO brings to life. As a Multi-Level Marketing business headquartered in Austin, Texas, we are dedicated to providing a once in a lifetime opportunity to our distributors. We offer healthy products and a chance to run your own business at the pace that you choose. You are completely in control with SOZO. It's time to live a life empowered!
SOZO is led by an experienced management team and CEO Mark Adams, who was named the 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. We are proud members of the Direct Selling Association, committed to the highest ethical standards in all that we do.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Sozo Global
Company Name: Telecom plus Plc
Dryden House
Humber Road
London NW2 6E
United Kingdom
Phone: 020-895-5555-5
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 1997
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Internet, Other, Telecom
Products: Home Phone, Mobile Phone, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Freephone
Website: http://www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk
Company Info: Telecom plus Plc is a major British Plc which began operations in 1997, becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK. Trading as The Utility Warehouse we supply essential services used by virtually everyone, meaning that the opportunity for growth is almost unlimited. Whether you're seeking flexible home-based work, an additional profit centre for your business, a pension top-up or a complete change of direction that will pay you what you're really worth, Telecom plus may offer the solution. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Telecom plus Plc
Company Name: Trivani
PO Box 690
Springville, Utah 84663
United States
Phone: (888) TRI-VANI
Year in Business: 2007
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Cosmetics, Nutritional
Products: Rakan
Website: http://trivani.us
Company Info:
Trivani, the worlds first Purpose Marketing company. Our unique business model takes the best elements of network marketinga friendly, personal sales force and a highly profitable payment planand puts them in the service of a higher purpose: spreading humanitarian aid around the world. At every level of our business, this purpose drives everything we do.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Trivani
Company Name: Unicity
Orem, Utah 84097
United States
Phone: (801) 226-2600
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2003
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Website: http://www.unicity.com
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Unicity
Company Name: Valentus
1492 Kleppe Lane
Sparks, Nevada 56721
United States
Phone: (218) 779-6154
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2104
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Weight Loss, Nutritional Drinks, Coffee &/or Tea
Products: PREVAIL - Energy, Immune and Trim Drinks
Website: http://www.valentus.com
Company Info:
Healthy never tasted so good!
With the Prevail line of functional beverages, people all over the world are experiencing a new kind of health and vitality.
Formulated with purest natural ingredients from some of the most pristine locations on the planet, we pride ourselves not only on creating product that get results, but on creating products that are good for your body.
From our flagship product that many are calling the best energy product EVER, to our super-antioxidant Immune Boost, to Trim, our incredible new weight management drink, the Prevail line of products by Valentus is second to none.
And as if the health benefits weren't enough, just wait until you taste these amazing drinks. They are delicious!
Valentus Asian Region
Independent Distributor Contact: duy Hoai
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.valentus.com/duyhoai
Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Valentus
Company Name: Viva Elite
2605 Jahn Avenue NW Suite D-7
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
United States
Phone: (253) 514-8203
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2010
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Products: Viva Elite
Website: http://vivaelite.com
Company Info: Viva Elite and Viva Elite +E. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Viva Elite
Company Name: Yoli
4520 W 2100 S, Suite 601
Salt Lake City, Utah 84120
United States
Phone: (801) 727-0877
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2009
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional
Products: Alkalete - Body pH/athletic recovery, Blasts - Healthy Beverages
Website: http://yoli.com
Company Info: Yoli is a direct selling company headquartered just outside of Salt Lake City, UT. Yoli is an aztec word that means "to live". The statement "to live" encompasses everything Yoli represents. We help people to live by distributing powerful ingredients that address the most common health concerns of our time. We help people "to live" by providing a multimillion dollar business platform that gives you the ability to work for 2-5 years, and then enjoy residual income that will continue to flow into your bank account for the rest of your life. We help people "to live" by teaching them how to take back control of their lives, how to enjoy the here and now, to live in the moment, to spend time with like-minded people who believe that anything is possible. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Yoli
Company Name: YTB International Inc.
1 Country Club View Drive
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
United States
Year in Business: 2001
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Travel Related
Products: Travel Related Services
Website: http://ytb.com
Company Info: Started on February 2001 in Alton, Illinois. The main focus of the company is to sell travel over the Internet, with a clear goal in mind, to become the #1 Internet Travel Vendor in the World. The company has a copyrighted compensation plan and is the only company that offers its represenatives the $6,000 income guarantee. YTB is poised for explosive growth over the next years. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for YTB International Inc.
Company Name: Zenza Life Sciences
6440 Sky Pointe Dr., Suite 140-424
Las Vegas, Nevada 89131
United States
Phone: (702) 880-5433
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2006
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Personal Care, Weight Loss
Website: http://zenza.us
Company Info: Started in Japan in 2004. Official U.S. launch is January 2008. Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Zenza Life Sciences
Company Name: Zeus
#20256 Mingo Terrace
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
United States
Phone: (518) 632-4255
Company Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Year in Business: 2001
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Educational
Products: online courses
Website: http://www.zeus-learning.com
Company Info:
Zeus Learning is an independent e-learning company, established in California, offers more than 2000 online courses and certification programs, e-books and magazines to about 100,000 members in more than 35 countries through the internet.It also provides the facility of direct selling to students for introducing new members benefiting from Zeus Learning advantages. Since Zeus Learning inception, October 2001, it has had the mission of providing high quality e-learning programs and materials at affordable prices for everyone, anywhere, anytime and therefore growing all over the world. To enhance the programs, Zeus Learning has engaged more than 1200 professors to prepare course materials and also it has formed partnerships with more than 20 selected companies. Zeus learning always utilizes the members' suggestion to improve the quality of its learning programs.Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Zeus
Company Name: Zrii
14183 S Minuteman Dr, Suite 201
Draper, Utah 84020
United States
Company Email: email@example.com
Year in Business: 2007
Compensation Plan: Hybrid
Product Categories: Nutritional, Other, Food, Weight Loss
Products: Amalaki Juice
Website: http://www.zrii.com
Company Info: Zrii is made out of the Amalaki berry which has many benefits which are typically lacking in today's daily diet. With the financial backing of William Farley (owner of Sox, Fruit of the Loom, etc.) and the endorsement of wellness expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, this product can be a win-win for everyone. Zrii contains the Amalaki berry which has the highest amount of Vitamin C in the world. This remarkable berry and its juice can help with many ailments - - just to name a few it can improve breathing and anti-aging, anxiety, depression, blood sugar, weight management, brain and nerve function, respiratory function, cardiovascular function, digestion and elimination, energy and athletic performance, immune response, stress, sleep and more. It's an incredible opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new business. We need ambitious, business-minded and health-conscious individuals who want to make a difference. You can make huge improvements in your own health, the health of your family and friends and a ton of earn extra money. At this point we are in the pre-launch stage of product development and it's a perfect time to get involved! Click Here to Become a Independent Distributor Contact for Zrii


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Contracts totaling more than $36 million for 11 highway projects around the state were awarded by the Wyoming Transportation Commission during its October meeting in Cheyenne.
*Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction of Draper, Utah, submitted the low bid of $14.5 million for improvements to three miles of U.S. 191 southwest of Rock Springs. The first mile of the highway south of Interstate 80 will be rebuilt and widened from the current two lanes to five lanes, including a center turn lane. The next two miles of the highway to the south will remain two lanes, but will get a new layer of asphalt and be widened to include turn lanes. The contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2014.
*Oftedal Construction of Miles City, Mont., won a $7.3 million contract to widen a six-mile section of Wyoming Highway 210 (Happy Jack Road) crossing the Laramie-Albany county line. Shoulders will be widened to six feet and the highway will get a new layer of pavement. The work is scheduled to be done by Oct. 31, 2013.
*Hedquist Construction of Mills was awarded a $4.1 million contract to rebuild one-half mile of Poison Spider Road between U.S. 20/26 and Robertson Road in Mills. The work will include new sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2013.
*Cheyenne's Knife River submitted the low bid of $4 million for a pavement overlay and bridge deck repair on six miles of I-80 in the Dana Ridge area about 24 miles east of Rawlins. The contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2013.
*Simon Contractors of Cheyenne won a $2 million contract to mill off deteriorating pavement on five miles of I-90 about 28 miles west of Gillette and replace it will a new layer of pavement by Sept. 30.
*Lovell's Mountain Construction was the low bidder at $1.8 million for a pavement overlay and chip seal on six miles of Wyoming 436 (Girl Scout Road) about four miles east of Ten Sleep. The work is scheduled to be done by Aug. 31.
*Highway Improvement of Harrisburg, S.D., won three contracts totaling $1.6 million for crack sealing to extend the life of the pavement on highways around the state. The contract amounts are: $901,000 for work on highway sections in northwest and central Wyoming by June 15; $614,000 for work on highway sections in northeast Wyoming by May 15; and $121,000 for work on highway sections in southwest Wyoming by April 30.
*Hardrives Construction of Billings, Mont., submitted the low bid of $533,000 for crack sealing on highway sections in southeast Wyoming by April 30.
*S&S Builders of Gillette won a $196,000 contract to bring sidewalks along a half-mile of U.S. 85 (South Greeley Highway) in Cheyenne into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The work will be done between Fox Farm Road and Deming Drive, and also include installing pedestrian signals for crossing the ramps to and from I-80. The contract completion date is June 30.

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Student Spotlights
Katy Johnson
Coshocton, OH
Circle K International, HASA and American Chemical Society
Questions and answers
Why did you choose to attend Baldwin-Wallace?
I chose BW because it was a smaller campus and had a lot to offer in the field that I was interested in. During my visit and overnight stays, I felt at home and was comfortable with my surroundings. I fell in love just after my first visit.
What is your favorite thing about BW?
I love the smaller classroom sizes at BW. This allows more one on one communication with the students and the professors and allows the students to be able to interact with other students in an easier manner.
What has BW helped you learn about yourself?
BW has helped me realize that I am growing up and that I have goals that I would like to reach. I have learned that I need to be myself and have a good time. I have made so many friends in a short amount of time by just being myself.
What advice would you give to prospective students?
Look for a school that interests you. Don't chose a school because your best friend or boyfriend is going there. Picking a school should be your decision, and only yours. While on campus, you need to feel comfortable in all aspects of the environment, and you need to find a place that you will be able to call your home for the next four years.


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By Corey Sorenson
RAPID CITY, SD – For chart-topping vocalist Jake Owen, 2013 was filled with golden times; earning his fourth consecutive #1 with "Anywhere With You," drawing a crowd of over 20,000 for a Nashville summer block party, releasing his new album DAYS OF GOLD, crossing over one million Twitter followers and touring with Jason Aldean. This spring Jake will celebrate with his fans on his second major nationwide headline run – JAKE OWEN'S DAYS OF GOLD TOUR 2014.
Kicking off this month in Brookings, SD, the DAYS OF GOLD TOUR will go through October and wrap in Jake's hometown of Vero Beach, FL. The 55-city plus tour features openers Eli Young Band, Parmalee, Thomas Rhett and The Cadillac Three.
"I love throwing parties! This tour is going to be one big party and everyone is invited," shares Jake. "I've been lucky enough to be on the road and learn from incredible artists like Chesney, McGraw, and Aldean. I'm really proud of this tour and can't wait for the fans to see what's in store. The first night can not get here fast enough!"
"Ain't no party like a Jake Owen party," raves Country Weekly on the singer's live show. To get this party vibe going, Jake will release his new single "Beachin'" to country radio in February. The song, along with the hit single "Days of Gold," is featured on his current album DAYS OF GOLD, available everywhere now.
Since releasing the chart-topping album, BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT, Jake Owen has emerged as one of country music's leading vocalists. The gold-certified RCA Nashville project delivered four consecutive No. 1 hit singles, including the multi-week chart-toppers; the DOUBLE PLATINUM title track and PLATINUM "Alone with You," and GOLD-certified hits "The One That Got Away" and "Anywhere with You." His energetic live show and captivating songs have landed him coveted opening slots with Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and his first headlining tour, CMT ON TOUR JAKE OWEN: THE SUMMER NEVER ENDS 2012, which made CMT history for the most sold-out shows in a row for the annual nationwide tour.
Click here for your chance to win tickets to the show in Rapid City on Friday, April 11th.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — LL Cool J is adding a little twang to his latest hosting duties. The rapper and Grammy Awards host over the past years will co-host the Academy of Country Music's annual television special. He will be joined by actress Chris O'Donnell. The show "ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops" will be taped April 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. That's the day after the ACM Awards are held. But the show won't air until May 20.
NASHVILLE (AP) — Trace Adkins' marriage is ending. Adkins' wife, Rhonda, filed for divorce Tuesday, citing irreconciliable differences. She's asking for primary custody of their three children. They have been married for 16 years.
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El Nomada & 9Mag "Trouble" is 9Mag's debut drum & bass release, coming to major digital outlets Feb. 26 2014 from Savageland Recordings.
El Nomada & 9Mag "Trouble" is 9Mag's debut drum & bass release, coming to major digital outlets Feb. 26 2014 from Savageland Recordings.
Machine photos? Scroll down, or click the 'Tattoo Machines' category on the left and then scroll down. Ugly Bill is currently concentrating on tattooing for winter 2013-14. He'll be making only a few machines this winter, and working on building a 2nd workshop in Kansas City, where he currently tattoos full time. With two workshops in both San Diego and Kansas City, he'll never have to be away from building machines. To contact Ugly Bill, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you need customer service from Brian Campbell, email him at email@example.com.
Special Technique is an artist collective. We have many projects including music, garments, spiritual pursuits,and of course the crafting of mechanical devices. Check out our music/dj pages for cutting-edge beats, and visit ourMagic section for natural health solutions.
Thanks to all our supporters.
This Copper Direct Rotary with RCA connection by Special Technique features a 3.5mm stroke, and a motor and flywheel from our friend Dan Kubin in Kansas City. See Dan's machines at www.dankubin.com. The motor and flywheel are easy to replace, and Dan has an archive of them for future needs.
This machine is priced at $200 shipped. Make it yours here. Pros in shops only please.
This is the last Slingshot V3 we're going to make. We've been saving the body of this machine in the archives, and decided to build it up. The stroke on this machine is around 3.5mm, and it has a medium to soft hit. You can do most tattoo tasks with this machine in between 4-6 volts. The motor is easy to obtain and replace, and the crank/drivebar can be replaced through Workhorse Irons. The body is cnc machined in San Diego from Delrin, and the tube vise is cnc machined by Workhorse. The armature and copper-layered brass binders are hand made in our San Diego Workshop.
The last Slingshot Version 3 is SOLD.
The new Slingshot Rotary Version 4 by Special Technique is finally here. We've built the first two. These machines are quite solid and heavy for a rotary, and nearly silent. They are powered by a Maxon Swiss motor and run at 6-8 volts. The Slingshot Version 4 can be built in two styles. We'll be shipping future models with armature setups for both styles – all purpose machine or color packer/whip shader.
The first build has a 3.5mm stroke and the Special Technique/Workhorse Irons armature setup. This version has slight dampening in the mechanism and a medium-to-hard hit, which will make it great for most tattoo tasks. The clipcord binders are on the rear of the machine. This machine is SOLD.
The second machine in this series is set up like a normal armature rotary, and has a giant 4.5mm stroke with no dampening. The clipcord binders are on the side of the machine and vary close to the tattoo tube, which will put the weight of the clipcord closer to the tattooist's hand. This second build will be awesome for packing color and whip shading. The long stroke version of the Slingshot Version 4 is priced at $425. Make it yours here.
Pro tattooists in shops only please.
This Copper Direct rotary by Special Technique features a 3.5mm stroke, and a motor and flywheel from our friend Dan Kubin in Kansas city. See Dan's work at www.DanKubin.com. This Copper Direct has brass clipcord contacts layered in copper, a door latch, a cnc machined tube vise from Workhorse Irons, and a hand lathed aluminum back door on the motor housing. This machine is priced at $275.00 shipped. Buy it here.
Special Technique is proud to announce that our heavy hitter dj REBELLION has released his new mix 'Soul Food' through the massive Los Angeles promotional company Grapevinez. This mix is a brilliant journey through the sexy sounds of liquid drum & bass. Give it a listen here: https://soundcloud.com/grapevinez/grapevinez-presents-soul-food.
The Broken Arm Project direct-rotary by Special Technique is constructed from brass and copper stock, and a clamp for holding pins in place in my old roommate's arm. She fell of her motorcycle and had quite a bit of reconstruction and therapy for her broken arm. During her healing she had pins sticking out of her arm and this crazy stabilizer arrangement holding the pins in place. When she got the pins removed, the hospital sterilized the clamps and gave them to her. I inherited one of them and made this machine from it. The clamp/tube vise is made from some high tech alloy that's extremely hard to work with – I dulled two hacksaw blades and broke my 8-32 tap on it. The motor and flywheel are from our friend Dan Kubin in Kansas City, and there's a one pound coin and a few bits from an old clock. This machine has a 3mm stroke and is perfect for color packing. The Broken Arm Project direct-rotary is priced at $400. Make it yours here.
The Steampunk Merkaba Pendant by Special Technique is a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art made from brass and copper. The six pointed star shape represents the Merkaba or Metatron's cube – one of the fundamental shapes found everywhere in nature. The six points are tattoo machine hardware from Workhorse Irons, the gear is from an old clock, and the red material for the gem is auto tail light material. There is no glue on this piece – it's entirely brazed together so it will last forever. The ring to hold it on a chain is made from a tattoo needle bar. It took quite a bit of work to get all the brazing right. It's strong and built to last forever. This pendant is SOLD.
This info was on someone else's blog. Then someone else removed the info after being hassled by the FDA. I was lucky enough to grab it and pass it on to you before that happened. They got hassled because they sell a colloidal silver maker, and also had medical info on the same site where the silver maker was sold. I guess this is forbidden by the FDA.
What is silver water or colloidal silver?
Colloidal Silver is a solution of extremely fine sub microscopic particles (.015 – .005 microns) of pure silver suspended in water by a positive electric charge on each particle. The particles remain suspended throughout the solution because these positive charged particles repel each other with a greater force than gravity can exert upon. A powerful germicidal, silver is an exceptional metal in that it is non-toxic to the human body, but lethal to over 650 disease causing bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and molds; while conventional pharmaceutical antibiotics are typically effective against only 6 or 7 types of bacteria. Some new strains of bacteria classified as MDR (Multiple Drug Resistant) have proven to be resistant to all pharmaceutical antibiotics, but not to colloidal silver due to different germicidal mechanisms of deactivation.
How does colloidal silver work?
Richard Davies and Samuel Etris of The Silver Institute, in a 1996 monograph entitled The Development and Functions of Silver in Water Purification and Disease Control, discuss three mechanisms of deactivation that silver utilizes to incapacitate disease causing organisms. They are Catalytic Oxidation, Reaction with Cell Membranes, and Binding with the DNA of disease organisms to prevent unwinding.
Catalytic Oxidation:
Silver, in its atomic state, has the capacity to absorb oxygen and act as a catalyst to bring about oxidation. Atomic (nascent) oxygen absorbed onto the surface of silver ions in solution will readily react with the sulfhydryl (-S-H) groups surrounding the surface of bacteria or viruses to remove the hydrogen atoms (as water), causing the sulfur atoms to form an R-S-S-R bond; blocking respiration and causing the bacteria to expire. Employing a simple catalytic reduction/oxidation reaction, colloidal silver will react with any negative charge presented by the organism's transport or membrane proteins and deactivate them.
Reaction with Bacterial Cell Membranes:
There is evidence that silver ions attach to membrane surface radicals of bacteria, impairing cell respiration and blocking its energy transfer system. One explanation is based on the nature of enzyme construction: Specific enzymes are required for a given biochemical activity to take place. Enzyme molecules usually require a specific metallic atom as part of the molecular matrix in order to function. A metal of higher valance can replace a metal of lower valance in the enzyme complex, preventing the enzyme from functioning normally. Silver, with a valance of plus 2, can replace many metals with a lower, or equal valance that exhibit weaker atomic bonding properties.
Binding with DNA:
Studies by C.L. Fox and S.M. Modak with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a tenacious bacteria that is difficult to treat, demonstrated that as much as 12% of silver is taken up by the organism's DNA. While it remains unclear exactly how the silver binds to the DNA without destroying the hydrogen bonds holding the lattice together, it nevertheless prevents the DNA from unwinding, an essential step for cellular replication to occur.
How should one use colloidal silver?
Colloidal Silver may be taken orally or topically; applied directly to the skin. It can be used vaginally, anally, atomized or inhaled into the nose or lungs, and dropped into eyes. Liquid silver as well as new gel formulations, may be applied directly to the skin. A few drops on a Q-Tip or Band-Aid may be used to disinfect any wound or sore. Properly prepared, colloidal silver can also be injected into a muscle, a cancerous tumor, or into the bloodstream.
A extremely conservative approach would be to start with 1 or 3 teaspoons once or twice a day, however colloidal silver is not a posionous substance like drugs are and. therefore dosage is not critical-even for children. For colds and flu symptoms, one or two tablespoons 3-6 times daily frequently will speed recovery. Some individuals have reported drinking as much as 16 ozs in the morning and another 16 ozs in the late afternoon to knock down a cold or flu on the first day that symptoms start showing up. They claim that they have been able to completely abort the cold or flu on the first day of symptoms.
For mouth infections, frequently rinse the affected area for at least 6 minutes before swallowing. Overdosing should not be of concern, even if recommended doses are exceeded. If, after a few days of use, one experiences a de-toxification effect in the form of feeling sluggish or mild aches, increase water consumption to speed the elimination of toxins and taper back the silver dosage to match the rate of toxin elimination. It is safe for pregnant and nursing women and is known to aid the developing fetus in growth. It will not generate free radicals or interfere with enzyme activity. It has no reaction with other medications.
Are there any dangers or side effects?
The Environmental Protection Agency's Poison Control Center reports no toxicity listing for Colloidal Silver. Regular ingestion of colloidal silver can act as a second immune system by assisting the body in the war against invading micro-organisms. Unlike pharmaceutical antibiotic which destroy beneficial enzymes, colloidal silver leaves these tissue cell enzymes intact.
Colloidal Silver, if used sensibly, is completely non-toxic and will not harm the immune system in any way. Critics of colloidal silver will often warn that regular consumption of colloidal silver might lead to Argyria, a bluish/ gray discoloration of the skin. Dr. Bob Beck debunks this statement as a scare tactic by pro pharmaceutical interests. Dr Beck has indicated that Argyria is caused by silver compounds, such as silver nitrate, silver sulfate, silver sulfadiazine, etc., and not micro particles of pure elemental silver. Apparently, silver colloids are mostly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract, since colloidal silver does not seem to adversely affect friendly bacteria in the lower intestines. Silver can be toxic to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, but is normally prevented from entering those areas by the blood-brain barrier. Silver has not demonstrated any evidence of carcinogenic activity.
The body eliminates excess silver via the metallothiones. These ubiquitous proteins, first characterized in 1957, have the property of binding with heavy metals, such as silver, into metal-thiolate-cluster structures which aid in transportation, storage, and elimination of nonessential trace metals which enter the body.
How much research has been done on colloidal silver?
Silver has been used as a germicide for thousands of years. Ancient texts, including Pliny the Elder's great tome, Natural History, Book 23 (78 A.D.) discusses the extraordinary wound healing capacity of silver slag as an ingredient in plasters. The German obstetrician, Franz Crede, observed in 1884 that up to 79% of blind children in various orphanages and institutions were born to mothers who, at the time of the child's birth, had venereal disease. He found that a 1% solution of silver nitrate dropped into the eyes of newborns, reduced the incidence of VD caused blindness to less than 0.2%. In 1988, colloidal silver was tested at the UCLA Medical Laboratory.
The UCLA report stated that " The silver solutions were antibacterial for concentrations of 1 million organisms per ml of Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus [which in now resistant to Vancomycin, the strongest pharmaceutical antibiotic available] , Neisseria gonorrhea, Gardnerella Vaginalis, Salmonella Typhi [responsible for salmonella food poisoning and Typhus], and other enteric pathogens; and fungicidal for Candida albicans [the common yeast infection, in vaginitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome], Candida globata, and M. Furfur."
Dr Robert Becker, M.D., author of The Body Electric and Crosscurrents found that silver caused cells to dedifferentiate and re-differentiate in the process of regenerative healing.
"What we had actually done was rediscovered the fact that silver killed bacteria, which had been known for centuries…when antibiotics were discovered, clinical uses for silver as an antibiotic were discarded." Becker said in a 1995 interview with Bio/Tech News.
Dr Becker conducted extensive research into the healing properties of silver for many years at the Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. The experiments concluded that silver works on a wide range of bacteria, without any known side effects or damage to the cells of the body. Becker discovered that the silver was doing something more than just killing disease causing organisms: He said it was also causing major growth stimulation of injured tissues. Dr. Becker concluded that the presence of the silver ions may help to regenerate tissue, eliminate old or cancerous cells, and other diseased or abnormal tissue conditions.
Dr. Henry Crooks (author, Use of Colloids in Health Disease) found that silver in the colloidal state is highly germicidal, quite harmless to humans and absolutely non-toxic. From his bacteriological experiments with silver he concluded, "I know of no microbe that is not killed in laboratory experiments in six minutes."
Dr. Bjorn Nordenstrom, of the Larolinska Institute, Sweden, has successfully used silver as a component in his cancer treatments for many years. Dr. Leonard Keene Hirschberg, A. M., M. D. (John Hopkins) states, "Speaking generally, the colloidal metals are especially remarkable for their beneficial action in infective states." Dr. Richard L. Davies, executive director of the Silver Institute, which monitors silver technology in 37 countries, reports: "In four years we've described 87 important new medical uses for silver. We're just beginning to see to what extent silver can relieve suffering."
Finally, Peter Lindemann reports in his 1997 article, Colloidal Silver, A Closer Look that a study conducted in part by the Institute of Microbiology in Rome, Italy and published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (Dec. 1992), stated that "Pure electro-colloidal silver out- performed silver nitrate, silver chloride, and silver sulfadiazine as a broad spectrum germicide. For all classes of bacteria, fungus, and mold samples tested, pure electro-colloidal silver worked better, and at much lower concentrations. They concluded that any additives reduced the effectiveness of the pure silver ion; the silver salts being as much as 100 times less effective."
What is the FDA's standpoint on colloidal silver?
Since colloidal silver was in common use as an antibiotic prior to 1938 when the FDA was created, its use was grandfathered-in and not subject to FDA approval. Many promoters of colloidal silver had ballyhooed a 1991 letter authored by the FDA which they said (at the time) that they would not attempt to control colloidal silver as long as its uses were confined to pre 1938 published protocols. However, the growing popularity of colloidal since 1991, has created pressure from threatened pharmaceutical interests to get the FDA to regulate the availability of colloidal silver.[Update: Feb 2001 the FDA now claims jurisdiction over the sale of colloidal silver and will not allow any "medical claims" be made in association with the sale of colloidal silver.]
As a result, today the FDA is attempting to subvert the grandfather clause and is seeking to gain approval status over the use and production of colloidal silver on the outrageous premise that since colloidal silver has proven to be such an effective broad spectrum germ fighter in its ability to cure new strains of bacteria (not in existence in 1938), that its use should be subject to their jurisdiction! It's clear to anyone who examines the subject, that the FDA is a champion for the pharmaceutical industry and on their behalf attempts to suppress the use of cheap, non-patentable, natural, alternative therapies at every opportunity. Silver, after all, is merely a metal. It's a harmless element of Nature.
What business does the FDA have in attempting to regulate its use?
Bill's comment: Make no mistake… Colloidal silver is a KILLING WEAPON, not a nutritional adjustment. I only use SOVEREIGN SILVER(www.natural-immunogenics.com) because I am confident that they are telling the truth about their product's safety, and because SUCH A TINY AMOUNT of product is so effective. If and when I can no longer simply go to the health food store or buy this product online, I will damn sure make my own colloidal silver and use that. It's super easy to make homemade colloidal silver, but the homemade version can be dangerous! Use common sense – drinking particles of metal requires careful consideration. I've been using Sovereign Silver for 10 years plus, and can't seem to turn myself blue with it! Research Paul Karason if you want an example of the possible dangers of HOMEMADE colloidal silver. Peace….
Special Technique Rotary Machines' first in-house powdercoating! This remix of the Slingshot version 3 has a powdercoated brass tube vise and hardware, plus a powdercoated welded key thumbscrew from our friend Dennis Miller. This machine has a 3.5mm stroke, medium-to-soft hit, and the same drive train as in the Workhorse Irons rotary. It's priced at $450 and you can buy it here. PROS IN SHOPS ONLY PLEASE.
This installation of the Cartridge Rotary on a Seth Ciferri Walker frame features polished brass hardware and the 3.5mm stroke we're putting on the first run of machines. It has just a slight amount of dampening or give, so the hit is quite firm. We put copper layered brass binders on it which match the frame finish great and will age nicely. Motor and drive train guaranteed for one year, and the parts are very easy to get. This Cartridge rotary oneoff is Sold.
Seth Ciferri and Special Technique present The Cartridge… A rotary device for your historical and sentimental machine frames you haven't got around to restoring. Long stroke and medium hit, good for many tattoo tasks. No cutting or drilling of your frame is required. Basic tools will turn your frame into a Special Technique rotary. Shown here are a couple examples of Cartridges installed on frames, and a row of Cartridges before the guts were installed. All the Cartridges to be sold by themselves are gone. Future cartridges will be built on a frame with powdercoating or other finishes. Stay tuned!
This week in the Special Technique lab, we're having a bit of fun making direct-rotary tattoo machines. It's the simplest of rotary mechanisms, so we can spend a little more time making them pretty, yet still keep the price down. Copper Direct no. 1 is decked out in gears and clock parts. These machines will all have a 3.5mm stroke, a Workhorse Irons cnc tube vise, and a beefy and solid 5 volt motor from our builder friend Dan Kubin that has just the right speed and torque for fun tattooing. Ugly Bill's comment: I personally tattooed with this machine(no. 1) for around an hour. It put in color with a loose 9 round and a 7 magnum, fast and effortlessly. It's a fun ride. The Copper Direct no.1 is priced at $325. It's sold, but there are a few more on the workbench like it. Want one? Email firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll make it happen. We sell to licensed professionals only.
This is my favorite kind of mix. It has a warm, organic, intimate feel to it. "True" is fun, it's sexy, it's rowdy, it's deadly. And, it's long. Play it twice, and it'll almost be time for lunch. Once I get it mastered, I'll probably re-upload it and make a big deal about it all over again. Available for download on my soundcloud here:
Tin Tzat To Chung Pills are a Chinese herb 'patent formula.' This means that they are not specifically formulated for one person – anyone can take them. The spelling of this product's name is a romanization of the Cantonese dialect. Romanized from Mandarin, it's spelled 'Tian Qi Du Zhong' pills. If you go to a Chinese herb store to look for this product, just bring them a printout or call the image up on your phone. You're not gonna get the pronunciation right the first few times, but you need the product.
Tin Tzat To Chung Pills are extremely beneficial to the heart and kidneys, but their main purpose is to heal sore and cramped muscles, especially in the back, and especially in the LOWER back. However, any soft tissue in the body will heal incredibly fast from using this formula. Tin Tzat To Chung Pills adjust the body's energy, and also feed blood and nutrients to soft tissues in the body.
The two main ingredients are Tian Qi or Tin Chut–also known as pseudoginseng or notoginseng, and Du Zhong or To Chung–rubber tree bark. Like all herbs, these two can cause imbalances if taken alone, so they are combined with 6 other herbs to alleviate side effects and make sure they find the right path in the body. Tian Qi increases circulation, and Du Zhong is a natural muscle relaxer.
The pills are small, as is common in Chinese medicinal formulas, so you can easily adjust the dose. Follow the directions at first so your body can get used to the formula, taking 5 pills at a time with water only. Don't eat or drink anything else for an hour before and 30 minutes afterwards.
Once your body is used to the herbs – after a few doses – you can increase the dose and frequency to suit your needs. Remember, these pills are food, not drugs!
Examples of ailments that can be remedied by these pills are: sore muscles from working out, strains and sprains that don't heal easily, back muscle soreness/spasms caused by injuries/stress/illness/diet/depleted sexual essence, job/stress related neck and shoulder pain, and old injuries that don't heal well because they are inside areas of poor circulation such as bones or cartilage.
The Axis rotary 2012/Pirate Radio Edition is a custom oneoff tattoo machine with a long 5mm stroke and soft-to-medium hit. It's set up for clipcord use and features the same drive train as in the Workhorse Irons Rotary. The side plate is made from two pieces of printed circuit board that are glued and screwed together. All the important hardware has nylon washers underneath for dampening, so the pcb won't crack. It's a fun art project made from pcb, plumbing parts, clock parts, and raw metal. The aluminum disk on the thumbscrew has been removed, buffed, and put back in.
The Axis Pirate Radio Edition is SOLD.
Special Technique makes equipment for PROS IN SHOPS ONLY. We check, every time. Please make it easy on us and tell us what shop you tattoo in.
Building machines is our craft and art medium. Most of our machines take a long time to build. Also, we are committed to your satisfaction, and helping you have more fun tattooing. That's why we started this project in the first place.
If you have detailed questions, READ THROUGH OUR SITE. If you have questions beyond that, you can email us at email@example.com.
WARRANTY INFO: In many of the machines we have made in 2011 and 2012, replacing the motor and other mechanical parts is extremely easy and intuitive. We guarantee that all the moving parts in our rotaries will work correctly for a year. If you have a problem before a year passes, we will mail you parts or ask you to send us the machine. This doesn't happen often, so we have no problem with doing free repairs or mailing out free parts in these cases. If you are not the original owner of the machine, or if it's been longer than a year, we'll fix your machine for a small fee, or send you parts as needed. We will charge you cost plus shipping on any parts shipments.
Our older machines often require some sorcery to replace the parts. If you have one of our machines from 2009 or 2010, please email us a photo of the machine, and we'll decide whether we can send you parts or if we have to replace them ourselves.
To order a handbuilt custom rotary from Special Technique, please email us at email@example.com.
Unending thanks to the tattoo industry! You have given our lives meaning and satisfaction…
This machine is called The Lenz. It's full of clock parts, hand milling and brazing, and pivots on a skateboard bearing. There is also a glass lens crimped into a brass tube, the origin of which is unknown. The Lenz has a long 5mm stroke and a firm hit – it's a great color packer.
The Lenz Rotary is SOLD.
The Sextant Axis rotary tattoo machine by Special Technique features sextant parts, turntable parts, clock parts and plumbing parts. This machine has a long 5mm stroke, and the same drivebar and motor as the Workhorse Irons rotary. The motor cover has a Canadian coin with a ship on it. Hand milling by Ugly Bill. Finish work by Ugly Bill and T. Hawkins. This machine is of course a oneoff and won't be repeated.
The Sextant Axis is SOLD.


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Canon celebrates 15 delightful years in the Philippines
Last July 4, Digital imaging leader Canon Philippines held a Night of Delight at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Philippine Plaza. This is to celebrate 15 years in the Philippines and to honor their partners in success. The exclusive guest list consisted of friends and partners from media, dealers, sponsors and other companies...read more


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Hey guys-first up is yesterday's winner-PUJA! Yes, it was Quinn. Congrats! Just email me your info
Oh and just because I thought it was my duty to share-that man on the left? Cole
Today's contest is super easy because, well, it's Friday and I'm wiped! How about you guys? Since I didn't post a new contest yesterday, I will do another one tomorrow. DS is in a T-ball tournament all weekend so I might be late in posting. Also, don't forget if you haven't signed up for my newsletter, the big one is going out soon, filled with Red River news and contests, and the longest Evan excerpt ever ;-).
Okay-so today's question: Do you like revisiting the same town/characters in romance or are you up for a new, fresh start every time? Here's what I'm getting at…after Evan's book I'm not sure I want to leave Red River yet…seems like there might be a lot more characters in Red River that need to have their stories told…what do you think? I'll pick one random winner and announce tomorrow! The Prize? A print copy of EITHER BEST MAN or RISK + a digital copy of A RECIPE FOR ROMANCE (an awesome book!) from my good friend and talented writer, Olivia Miles.
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Hoorah for the weekend – looks like we're in for the hottest one of the year in the UK! I'm going controversial with my suggestion…Amanda. I love discovering more about an unpopular character. And that she was. Plus Claire needs the chance to shove that eclair in her face 😉 (and I never tire of seeing that photo).
No!!! Don't leave Red River! I'd like it if I could see something like Nora Roberts did with her Chesapeake Bay Series. The first 3 books were about the 3 brothers who looked after the 4th orphan boy afyer their dad died. The 4th took place when the youngest was grown. Maybe a book about the kids from Red River when they are grown
More Red River please, with updates on the previous characters.
Good luck with tournament. I personally love when a series continues. I hate leaving the characters I've come to love. That also means that you have to mention the characters, so I can have a squeal moment.
no, I don't
Have loved Red River, hope you write more!
I enjoy revisiting Red River and see familiar characters and meeting new ones. Good luck this weekend!!!!
Keep writing more Red River!!
I like it both ways. I like reading about familiar places and characters, but I also like reading about new places & characters. It kinda just depends on the mood I am in at the time. So, I say go for it!
I love the red river series, I love reading about the characters. We need to hear more about them and their kids.
I LOVE continuation series! The characters become family and it's great to read bits and pieces of them in future books. I will read continuation books before other books. I just love my characters, they make the read worthwhile.


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These distinctive Big Sur Hummingbird Feeder Tall will welcome some of nature's most miraculous creatures to your yard. Created with recycled glass, these hand-made feeders are beautiful on their own and will add an element of art to any outdoor space. Witness the hummingbirds' stunning array of iridescent colors as they fill your yard with their energy and beauty. The nectar basin attaches to the bottom with a recycled rubber stopper and holds 16 ounces of nectar.
Feeders include a hanging hook.
Dimensions: 11"H x 3"dia.


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Anglicized form of Carolus (see Charles), or of its feminine derivative Carola. It has never been common as a boy's name, and has become even less so since its growth in popularity as a girl's name. This seems to be of relatively recent origin (not being found much before the end of the 19th century). It probably originated as a short form of Caroline.
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By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 Veteran and service member suicide is a problem no single approach will solve, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta told a Georgetown University audience here today.
The secretary, who is expected to retire this month, delivered a speech on leadership and government this morning and then took audience questions.
One student introduced himself as a second-year master's student in foreign service and public policy programs, an Army veteran and a member of the Maryland Air National Guard. He asked what "the Department of Defense and our lawmakers" can do to combat suicide among veterans.
"It is one of the most tragic issues that we deal with right now in the military," the secretary responded. The rate of suicide among troops and former troops mirrors that of greater society, he noted, but added, "There is no question in my mind that part of this is related to the stress of war over the last 10 years, [and] the fact that we have deployed people time and time again."
Repeated combat zone assignments keep troops away from their families, Panetta said. He said military leaders must therefore ensure they give recently deployed service members the opportunity "to get their feet back on the ground, … to reboot themselves into society," when they return.
Beyond the rate of incidence, several other common factors link service member and veteran suicides with those of their civilian counterparts, the secretary told his audience. He summed them up as "stress and the general society."
"Financial problems, family problems, drinking problems, drug problems," Panetta said. "All of that contributes to the growing rate of suicide."
The secretary noted that he was raised to see suicide as something "you just don't do."
"You have to confront … the challenges you have to confront, but today there seems to be an attitude that … suicides are a way out," he said. "And they aren't -- they aren't."
What DOD can do and is doing is "operate on every front" against suicide, Panetta said. The department, he said, , is managing deployment rotations on a "rational basis," hiring more health care professionals, educating service members to watch for and respond to signs of suicidal ideas in their fellow troops, and ensuring help is accessible when it's needed.
"All of us need to be part of the answer to … make sure that this does not happen," Panetta said. "There's no 'silver bullet' here. I wish there was."
It's very important, the secretary said, to "convey a message to those men and women in uniform that we treasure -- we treasure -- those who are willing to put their lives on the line. We are not going to take them for granted."
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Senate Democrats have rewritten the DISCLOSE Act, their answer to the Supreme Court's ruling to free up corporate and union political spending, in a last-ditch bid to win over reluctant GOP moderates. But the bill remains in trouble.
A Senate vote on the DISCLOSE Act scheduled for Tuesday appears calculated more to score political points than to actually enact legislation. Despite President Obama's strong endorsement, the bill has foundered since virtually the moment Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced it in April.
Opponents appear unmoved by Schumer's changes. If anything, they may win some new allies.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce mounted an aggressive public relations and lobbying campaign to kill the legislation, labeling it a partisan power grab by Democrats. The bill sets out to require unions and corporations to publicly report the top donors paying for their political ads. But it includes controversial spending bans for government contractors and for substantially foreign-owned corporations that became flash points for criticism.
The House narrowly approved the bill last month, but not before amending it to include an exemption for large, long-established membership groups such as the National Rifle Association and the Sierra Club. Some reform advocates almost jumped ship as a result, and Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., publicly blasted the NRA carve-out.
Reform advocates sought to win over Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., without success. Attempts to woo moderate Maine Republicans Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe appear to have yielded little fruit. Given an inevitable GOP filibuster led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a champion of political deregulation, only a surprising shift in the wind could save the bill now.
Schumer's rewrite of the bill sets out in part to blunt the argument that it favors labor unions. For example, the bill requires groups to report all transfers of $50,000 to and from affiliates, but a House-added provision had exempted dues from that disclosure rule. Schumer's new version of DISCLOSE strips out that exemption, meaning groups must report large dues transfers as well.
"That is sort of an entreaty to moderate Republicans who are still considering the bill," said one Democratic Senate aide. The Schumer rewrite also tweaks the disclaimer requirements to eat up less time from ads, and nixes an anti-BP amendment by Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, that would have banned political activity by groups with Outer Continental Shelf drilling leases.
Schumer also added a measure -- long sought by reform advocates -- that would require senators to file quarterly campaign finance reports electronically, instead of on paper. This was inserted "in the interests of more clear disclosure, more sunlight," the Senate aide said.
The changes are an attempt "to make even more clear that the legislation is not intended to advantage one type of outside group over another," said Lisa Gilbert, democracy advocate for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
U.S. PIRG and several pro-reform advocacy groups have lobbied intensely on Capitol Hill and in Maine to gin up grassroots pressure on Collins and Snowe. They have also toiled to debunk what they argue are myriad myths circulated about the DISCLOSE Act, including its pro-labor tilt, and to stress its noncontroversial purpose, namely transparency and disclosure.
"For years the opponents of campaign finance reform said all we needed was disclosure," said former Federal Election Commission chairman Trevor Potter, now president and general counsel of the Campaign Legal Center, during a conference call with other DISCLOSE backers last week. "And now that that's all we're going to get, they don't want us to have that either."
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Against all odds, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is moving forward with plans to force a vote before Congress recesses in August. Last week he cleared the way for the bill to be discharged from the Rules and Administration Committee, which Schumer chairs, without a markup. Barring a schedule change, the Senate will vote on cloture Tuesday.
But opponents appear unmoved by Schumer's recent changes. If anything, they may win some new allies, such as the AFL-CIO and the National Education Association, whose leaders are not happy to see disclosure requirements reinstated for large dues transfers. Some Democrats suggest that union opposition might actually help make their case that the bill does not unfairly advantage the labor movement. So far, though, the bill's critics haven't budged.
"This bill is clearly designed to change the rules at the last minute to protect the traditional soft-money allies of the Democratic Party," said William J. McGinley, a partner at Patton Boggs who is one of the legislation's many critics. The bill favors large, established interest groups at the expense of new grassroots organizations, he maintained, and unconstitutionally regulates speakers based on their identity.
The DISCLOSE Act's real Achilles' heel may be the simple fact that it imposes new rules on not just corporations and labor unions, but on incorporated groups of all stripes -- from nonprofits to advocacy organizations and trade associations. This has alarmed not only business groups but some civil rights and progressive advocacy organizations as well. As McGinley put it, it's "a bill that touches every actor in the political process."
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ARCH 8306 - Design Studio 6, 6 Credits
Prerequisite(s): ( ARCH 7306 with C or better or CIAT 7306 with C or better ) and ( ARCH 7001 with S or better or CIAT 7001 with S or better )
Level: Upper
This course is the capstone of the six semester sequence of architectural design studios. Building upon the thesis research completed during the previous semester, students will finalize a design program for their chosen thesis project. They will carry out a comprehensive design development study, present their design solution to a jury of faculty and visiting professionals, and defend the decision making process that gave rise to their design. The student is expected to show competence and care in their technological solutions and in the creation of a livable, efficient, and contextually appropriate structure.