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Saturday, July 30, 2005

Mannatech Receives US Ambrotose(R) Patent Issue Notification

PRESS RELEASE Mannatech Receives US Ambrotose(R) Patent Issue Notification:

"Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX) announced today that it has received notice from outside patent counsel that a patent issue notification has been mailed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its proprietary Ambrotose� complex. Issuance is expected within the next few weeks. The U.S. patent on Ambrotose� will join Mannatech's growing international patent portfolio, which currently includes 18 countries that have issued a patent related to Ambrotose� complex. Sam Caster, Mannatech's Founder, Chairman and CEO, stated, 'The science of sugars is one of the most exciting in health and wellness today. This patent will strengthen our position in the explosive wellness market.' "

Friday, July 29, 2005

Amway Malaysia poised for re-rating on higher earnings

Amway poised for re-rating on higher earnings

AMWAY (M) Holdings Bhd, a major beneficiary from the stronger ringgit, is poised for a re-rating on improved earnings outlook, backed by an above-average dividend payout.

“We estimate that a 4% appreciation of the ringgit to 3.65 (against the US dollar) could potentially boost Amway’s FY06 net earnings by 16%,” Mayban Securities told clients in its research update yesterday.

Herbalife Ltd. to Participate in Adams Harkness 2005 Annual Summer Seminar

Herbalife Ltd. to Participate in Adams Harkness 2005 Annual Summer Seminar:

"LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Johnson and Chief Financial Officer Rich Goudis will participate in the Adams Harkness 2005 Annual Summer Seminar in Boston on Thursday, August 4, 2005. Adams Harkness has scheduled a live webcast of the presentation beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. EDT. The webcast can be accessed on the investor relations section of the company's website at www.herbalife.com, and will be maintained there for two weeks. "

USANA to Present at the Adams Harkness 25th Annual Summer Seminar

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USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) today announced that Dave Wentz, President and Gilbert A. Fuller, CFO for USANA, will present at the Adams Harkness 25th annual Summer Seminar, taking place at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at 10:30 AM EDT.

A live webcast will be available beginning at 10:30 AM EDT and can be accessed directly from the USANA investor website, www.usanahealthsciences.com. The presentation will be archived at that site for 90 days.

USANA To Be Included In S&P SmallCap 600 Index

Standard & Poor's Announces Change to U.S. Index:

"USANA Health Sciences Inc. (NASD: USNA - News) will replace CUNO Inc. (NASD: CUNO - News) in the S&P SmallCap 600 after the close of trading on Tuesday, August 2. CUNO is being acquired by S&P 500 constituent 3M Co. (NYSE: MMM - News) in a deal still pending final approvals. Standard & Poor's will monitor this transaction, and post any relevant updates on its website: http://www.standardandpoors.com."

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Amway Malaysia 3Q Results

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Amway (Malaysia) Holdings Bhd’s net profit dropped 6.7% from a year earlier to RM12.4 million for its third quarter ended May 31, 2005, it said in a statement to Bursa Malaysia on July 26.

Revenue for the quarter under review rose 5.6% from a year earlier to RM129.9 million, due to increased productivity among distributors.

Sunday, July 24, 2005

MLM In Malaysia - CNI banks on strong distributor base to grow

CNI banks on strong distributor base to grow:

"Manufacturer and marketer of healthcare, household and food products, CNI Holdings Bhd, which is expected to be listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia next month, is banking on a thriving multi-level marketing industry as part of its strategy to grow its business. "

Warning Against MLM Tricks

Warning Against MLM Tricks

MLM gets bad press in "Arab News".