A new study shows that less than 5 percent of actors in top Hollywood films are Hispanic, and that Latinas are more likely than women of any other ethnicity to appear partially or totally naked on screen.
Monthly Archives: August 2014
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The 'No Problem' Problem
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When small business employees say no problem to a customer instead of you’re welcome, it’s a serious problem that over time could be the equivalent of a business death wish.
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Time to Rebrand? Follow These 3 Steps
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As your business evolves and grows, its present state may not accurately reflect the brand you built when you started. When this happens, you might need to rebrand.
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Walgreen CFO leaves, replaced with Kraft exec
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Walgreen’s top financial officer is leaving the nation’s largest drugstore chain as it nears a key decision about its future that could involve a politically touchy overseas reorganization.
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For Job Creation, Technology Is a Give and Take Proposition
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Automation in the workplace hasn’t been the job killer many have predicted it would be, new research finds.
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Cosmetics Veteran, Diane Miles, Joins MonaVie’s Scientific Advisory Board
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MonaVie announced cosmetics industry veteran Diane Miles has joined their Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The addition of Diane will help round out the science and research as it pertains to how products can help consumers look and feel their best. In addition, she will play a key role in helping guide product development efforts into potential new market segments for MonaVie.
Diane brings more than 25 years of experience to MonaVie within the prestigious skin care, makeup, and fragrance sectors. She has exceled in a variety of key roles at renowned companies, including as CEO of skin care company Perricone, MD; president of Bare Escentuals, one of the most successful and fastest growing beauty brands in the United States; and CEO of Benefit Cosmetics, a now billion dollar brand based in San Francisco.
She has also worked extensively with luxury brands Dior (in London and New York) and L’Oreal in various sales, marketing, and management roles. Diane has a degree in Pharmacy from the University of London and is a registered pharmacist and member of the Pharmaceutical Society in the UK.
“The beauty world is changing, and the future of beauty will be a fusion of health and beauty,” said Diane. “Naturally, I’m excited to
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Steve And Yvette Mitchell Earn Over $100K In Lifetime Earnings Through Visalus
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Vi UK proudly recognizes 1-Star Ambassadors Steve and Yvette Mitchell for achieving over $100,000 in personal earnings.*
With almost 1,200 Rising Stars behind them, they have rapidly grown their business and generated over £2 million in sales since January 2014. They have also helped 250 Promoters achieve their BMWs and nearly 2,000 people earn their Challenge Kits for FREE.
“Our #1 reason for joining Vi was the opportunity it gave us to change more people’s lives. Already in a matter of months, that’s exactly what we’re doing, thanks to Vi,” said the Mitchells, adding, “Having fun, making money, helping people look and feel better, and positively changing lives—that’s a great way to live life… that’s the Vi-Life!”
ViSalus, Inc. is a healthy lifestyle company dedicated to Challenging the World… 10 lbs. at a time. Founded in 2005, ViSalus develops quality weight-management products and nutritional supplements that it markets and sells direct-to-consumers through an international sales force of independent promoters. ViSalus markets its products in North America under the ViSalus® brand, and in Europe under the Vi™ brand, through the PROJECT 10 Challenge®.
Having helped millions of people lose millions of lbs., The Challenge is one of the fastest growing weight-loss and fitness platforms in the world today. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan, ViSalus is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH). For more information about
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Market America To Unveil New Products At 2014 Convention
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Over 20,000 entrepreneurs from around the world will descend upon North Carolina for the 2014 Market America | SHOP.COM International Convention at the Greensboro Coliseum on Aug. 7 – 10, 2014. The annual event will introduce new products, technology, programs and initiatives aimed at consumers converting their spending into earning, and also feature a who’s who of celebrities.
The event will feature the Market America | SHOP.COM Executive Team, successful entrepreneurs and celebrity guests. Previous events have been attended by Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Serena Williams, Alejandro Sanz, Khloe Kardashian, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Tony Romo, Swizz Beatz, Paulina Rubio and Marc Anthony, among many others.
At this event, Basketball Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen spotlight the impressive results of his Market America-branded product, Prime™ Joint Support by Isotonix®. Grammy-nominated rap artist and entrepreneur Joseph “Fat Joe” Cartagena, the company’s President of Urban and Latino Development, will be on hand to relay the momentum and excitement within that market sector, which has seen explosive growth this year. “More and more people are boarding the Market America | SHOP.COM ‘Invisible Train’ to entrepreneurial success. And at this event we are going to rev up the engines to a whole new level,” says Cartagena.
Marley Coffee founder Rohan
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Health-Conscious Japanese Help Grow Mannatech’s Business
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Health-conscious Japanese consumers are helping Mannatech™, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTEX), the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and leading innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology™ solutions, grow its international business.
According to a report by McKinsey Quarterly, “Japan has been perceived as one of the world’s healthiest societies, thanks to a combination of lifestyle, diet and genetics, and Japanese consumers are increasingly conscious of their health.”
A recent government study by Alberta, Canada notes that, “the Japanese supplements market is the second largest in the world, after the U.S., and that Japanese consumers are among the most health-conscious in Asia.”
“Japan has been a good fit for our patented products as well as our marketing programs,” said Dr. Robert Sinnott, Mannatech CEO and Chief Science Officer. “Japan is the number two country in the world for marketing programs such as ours and the world’s second largest consumer market. So even though the direct selling field is crowded, our patented products stand out.”
“After the Tsunami tragedy in 2011, people started to think about mutual cooperation and connectivity,” said Tatsuya Ogami, Mannatech Japan General Manager. “The social entrepreneur culture here is also growing. This makes Japan a great fit for Mannatech’s
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DreamTrips Voted “Europe’s Top Travel Club” For 2014
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DreamTrips™ Vacation Club, one of the world’s leading travel and vacation club membership organizations, was voted “Europe’s Leading Travel Club” for 2014 as part of the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony was held at Divani Appolon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece on Saturday, August 2, with hundreds of hospitality industry leaders.
This award recognizes the commitment to excellence that DreamTrips has demonstrated in Europe within the last year. The award, voted on by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, recognized DreamTrips’ outstanding service and product offerings. Nominees in other European region travel categories include W Hotels Worldwide, Ritz-Carlton, KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines and Royal Caribbean International.
“It’s an honor to be named a leader in the European travel industry and to be selected for this award by our peers,” WorldVentures Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Wayne Nugent said.
“This outstanding accomplishment is a reflection of the high standards our entire team strives to maintain, especially our travel agency partner, Rovia, which aims to deliver excellence and unforgettable experiences to all of our members.”
Since 1993, World Travel Awards (WTA) has acknowledged and celebrated excellence across all sectors of the global tourism industry. Last year, DreamTrips was also