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Amway Global announced it will be the Presenting Sponsor for the NBC Holiday Celebration on Ice event featuring entertainers Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. National, World and Olympic figure skaters will skate to the music of the season, provide by Grant and Smith. The skating cast is highlighted by Olympic Silver medalist and U.S. National champion Nancy Kerrigan and six-time U.S. champion Todd Eldredge, to name a few.

The ‘NBC Holiday Celebration on Ice, Presented by Amway Global’ is scheduled to air nationally on NBC stations Nov. 30, 2008. The actual event will be taped Nov. 11, 2008 at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

As Presenting Sponsor, the Amway Global name will appear in television advertising surrounding the telecast, print materials, and event signage. ARTISTRY Skin Care and Cosmetics, an Amway Global brand, also will have a special opportunity to share product information and samples with fans in attendance, while the program will showcase Artistry’s ‘Beauty Begins with Heart’ cause marketing program benefiting Easter Seals.

‘We are very excited to be part of this unique holiday event,’ says Steve Lieberman, Managing Director for Amway Global. ‘This event captures the spirit and warmth of the season and we are proud to be associated with the quality of the performers and skaters involved.’

The sponsorship is part of a larger Amway Global investment to help build public awareness of its business opportunity and products in North America. The company, which had operated under the Quixtar brand for most of the past decade, is transitioning to the Amway Global name by 2009.

On the ice, Kerrigan and Eldredge will be joined by Olympic champion Ilia Kulik, World champion Yuka Sato, six-time Canadian National champion Jennifer Robinson, and World ice dancing champion and nine-time Canadian National champion Shae-Lynn Bourne. Two-time World Silver medalist ice dancing champions Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon, plus three-time World Silver medalist Surya Bonaly and three-time U.S. champion and World Bronze medalist (with partner Kyoko Ina) John Zimmerman, will make for an incredible holiday celebration.

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Rick DeVos, co-founder of one of the oldest direct sales company’s in the world, Amway is coming out with a new book, due in stores November 3rd. His newest book, called “10 Powerful Phrases for Positive People” is a book of advice from the billionaire businessman on how each of us can improve our lives and make it richer. The book is filled with simple phrases that he says will have powerful results.

DeVos recently gave a speech during which he spoke about what the inspiration for this book was. DeVos attributes much of his upbeat attitude and success to lessons learned during his life growing up during the depression with a father who was at all times positive, even when the family was poor and struggling. DeVos also spoke about the troubles with Amway that almost sent him and his partner to jail during the 1980’s and what he learned from it, and the pride he has when he looks at his family.

DeVos says, “When I look back at the impact of things I’ve said and done as I’ve gone throughout my life, they evolve around simple phrases of encouragement and lifting up others.”

Sooo….just in case you’re wondering what these ten phrases are, here’s the list-

1.I’m wrong.
2. I’m sorry.
3. You can do it.
4. I believe in you.
5. I’m proud of you.
6. Thank you.
7. I need you.
8. I trust you.
9. I respect you.
10. I love you.

To find out the story behind each of these phrases, you will have to purchase the book. DeVos does say that he could have gone on and on with other phrases, but his editor only wanted ten. When DeVos was asked what number 11 would have been, he gave an answer true to his entrepreneurial sprit, “start your own business.” DeVos feels that especially during these tough economic times, it is important for people to think about going into business for themselves

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Nutrilite introduced its newest product this week, the Glucosamine-7. The primary component of the new product is 5-Loxin, which the company claims has been shown to help protect and lubricate joints and cartilage.

The newest addition to the Nutrilite family, the Glucosamine-7 is a proprietary formula that not only includes the beneficial 5-Loxin, but also contains glucosamine, boswellia, manganese and hyaluronic acid, a specially designed formula that has been shown to help aid in joint movement and improve overall cartilage and joint health for better all over body function.

Also in the Glucosamine is the exclusive Nutrilite Acerola Concentrate, a patented citrus flavored additive that contains a natural source of vitamin C, phytonutrients and bioflavonoid concentrate.
Clinical studies conducted by the company have shown that participants who took daily doses of Glucosamine’s primary component, Loxin have reported better movement and a reduction of joint discomfort. Those in the study also had a reduction in enzymes that damage connective tissues.

Gary Mougalian, Director of Amway Global said the company is proud to have created a product that will help people, “Nutrilite is proud to create a superior product that provides noticeable relief by helping the body naturally build, repair, and maintain the structures surrounding joints and bones.”

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The Amway Nutrilite Health Institute along with the Department of Human Nutrition and Food Science in the College of Agriculture at Cal State Poly, will hold their seventh annual International Phytochemical Conference –www.phytochemicalconference.com- next month, October 20-21st and the Nutritlite Health Institute in Buena Park, California.

The conference will focus on current research, breakthroughs and developments in the world of phytonutrients along with their impact on chronic conditions and illnesses. Scientists from around the world will discuss subjects such as super-fruits, herbs, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, free radicals, and their effects on the human mind and body.

“There is increasing evidence that certain phytochemicals may reduce an individual’s risk for chronic disease”, says Audra Davies, Director of Nutrition Product Development. “While there has long been an abundance of evidence that higher intakes of fruits and vegetables are associated with lower risks for chronic disease, specific mechanisms for these relationships have been more difficult to explain. This conference will provide a better understanding of these relationships, and will facilitate discussions that may serve to inspire important future research.”

President of Nutrilites Health Institute, Dr. Sam Rehnborg, will give the welcome address and introduce the two day conferences distinguished line of speakers including researchers and professors from Tufts, University of South Carolina, Case Western and the University of Singapore.

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