4/30/2009

Motives ® by Loren Ridinger Lipstick Announcement

Recently, we've received a number of inquiries concerning an email that has been circulating regarding Motives® by Loren Ridinger Lipsticks. Below are links to the aforementioned emails.

Snopes - http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/lipstick.asp
Urban Legends - http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_lead_in_lipstick.htm

Remember, just because someone sent something out in an email does not make it true, as the above sites explain.

Below is a response from Market America concerning these claims.

Market America’s policy is to minimize risks associated with lead exposure. Market America recognizes that the minerals with which Motives® by Loren Ridinger lipsticks are made may contain trace amounts of lead. However, Motives lipsticks do not – and will never – contain lead as an ingredient. Any trace amounts of lead in Motives lipsticks are naturally occurring and meet all applicable regulatory standards.

Each ingredient in Market America’s products undergoes a thorough review by Market America’s Quality Control Department to ensure quality, safety, and effectiveness. No product is released for distribution until an inspection of our received goods is completed and approved for release. Our policy ensures that you can order a product with peace of mind that you are receiving the highest quality product.

Voitel® Heads Off to Ocean City

Hi Market America and Hi to ALL you existing and potential Voitel® users...

We are headed off to Ocean City this morning and I am geared up for an exciting event. It is always a pleasure to speak with Market America Independent Distributors and it is also very enlightening to speak with existing and potential Voitel supporters.

I hope to see many of you there so please stop by the Voitel booth and say 'hello' to me and our wireless partner-Dan Holloway. Don't forget that we can sign you up in 5 minutes---which will put you well on your way to paying yourself for using a service you are already using.
Our break-out is Saturday night at 7:45 on the main stage. So if you have any questions you would like addressed please email them to me at VoitelQ&A at Market America.com beforehand.

Thanks again for all your support and I look forward to another exciting weekend.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/29/2009

Six Gift Ideas For A Happy Mother's Day

A man's work is from sun to sun, but a mother's work is never done. ~Author Unknown

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s hard not to think of all the great women in our lives. The women who shape us, change us and inspire us to be better people are all around, and for one day a year, we celebrate their contribution to our lives. Their work is never done, and for this, they deserve a happy mother’s day

So what do you do for the mother who has worked hard all year and whose work is never done? We’ve come up with a few mother’s day gift ideas you can share with your loved ones to show your appreciation for the profession that never takes a day off. Here are some ideas for mother’s day:

1) Take her out to her favorite restaurant: The best thing a mom can ask for is spending quality family time together. What better way to say thanks than a great meal at one of her favorite restaurants? A great mother’s day gift idea could be as simple as a gift card to her favorite restaurant. Nothing says “I love you” like a full stomach.

2) Give her the gift of health: As we age, our bodies need more and more help regenerating and recharging the functions of the body. Give her the gift of a healthier life and stronger bones with Market America's health and nutrition products.

3) Make sure she’s got all the latest gossip: Giving the gift of reading gives mom a reason to take time out of her demanding day for herself, something many busy, modern women forget to do so often. A great mother’s day gift idea can come in the form of celebrity magazines, hobby magazines, parenting magazines, or any of the hundreds of magazine titles out there. She’s bound to have a happy mother’s day with a year subscription to her favorite periodical.

4) Help her catch that next great buy: Giving mom an excuse to go shopping might be the ultimate guilty pleasure, and a great way to show her she deserves rewards for being a great mom. When looking for ideas for mother’s day, make sure she knows where all the deals are at. There are many websites out there scouting out the latest and greatest fashion deals around. To begin, check out MyFashionCents.com .

5) Give her the royal treatment: Guys, this one is a classic and is always, always appreciated by the ladies. Giving her the gift of a professional massage or spa treatment is a great way to melt all the stress in her life away. Taking care of her with a day at the spa, or a salon manicure, or even a hot mud bath might be the perfect way to show how much you care. There are two great ways to present this one: You can either buy the gift certificates beforehand and give then as a present, or buy a complete spa package in a box to bring home.

6) Elope for the weekend: If you are still stuck thinking of good ideas for mother’s day, what could be more rewarding for her than a spontaneous day or weekend getaway? Take her to the beach, take the family to an amusement park, or even to see her favorite basketball or football team. Find the best deals on travel, resorts, hotels and events using MarketAmerica.com, the best search portal around.

All in all, Mothers Day is all about spending time with the women in our lives that mean so much to us. To all the moms, daughters, wives, and women out there, we love you. Have a Happy Mother’s Day!

Loren and JR Ridinger Named Among Miami's Most Influential People

The popular lifestyle publication Haute Living has selected Market America’s Loren and James Ridinger to their “Haute 100” list, a selection of Miami’s most influential people.

In their selection of Loren and JR, Haute Living says “the Ridinger’s have created an Internet marketing phenomenon that soon will be a billion dollar corporation with more than three million customers. Loren is a fashion icon, and her style (as well as her blog, myfashioncents.com), garnered the attention of Vogue, who named her one of the top 100 women in the U.S.”

Other’s joining the Ridingers as the most influential residents in Miami include Matt Damon, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Donald Trump, Lennox Lewis, Mike and Alicia Piazza, Shakira, Wayne Huizenga, Lenny Kravitz, Alonzo & Tracy Mourning, Brett Ratner, Pat Riley, Paulina Rubio, Alejandro Sanz, Warren Sapp, Julio Iglesias, Dwayne Wade, and Pharrell Williams.

Haute Living is read by over 1 million people and is published in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. To read the article click here.

4/28/2009

Follow Market America on Twitter!

If you're new to Twitter -- or a seasoned veteran tweeter, now you can stay up-to-date with all of the latest ma happenings. To keep up with everything that is going on at Market America, simply follow us on Twitter!

4/27/2009

Having Golf Fever this Spring?

Anyone who has played the game of golf can recall the sense of trepidation they experienced the first time they ever stepped on the tee box.

First, all conversation stops; this is done out of respec
t for a player’s concentration, but serves as a reminder to the newbie that every pair of eyes now rests on them. You plant your tee, make a quick practice swing, and then take your first glace down the incredibly long stretch of beautiful green grass in front of you. You’ve taken lesions, you’ve hit the range, maybe you’ve even watched an instructional video or two, and now it’s time to put everything you’ve learned into one beautiful swing.

But we all know technique alone isn’t what gets the ball off the tee. Using the right driver can be just as essential. It’s often difficult for a novice golfer, to know what driver is going to be right for them. As for the characteristics of “the best” golf driver, for me the best was the club
that allowed me to hit the longest, straightest and most consistent shots. The new square head drivers also are forgiving and will straighten out a bad shot, a very important feature for me!



The characteristics of the best driver falls along two dimensions:

Forgiveness – Some of the new drivers actually correct a bad swing, and my Callaway FTi has definitively straightened out my accidental fades. The Callaway Golf RH FT-i Tour Low CG Driver Stiff Flex 9.5 Degrees giant sweet spot, the size of a silver dollar.



Sweet spot size – To a beginner, the larger the sweet spot, the better the driver. I consistently get an additional 30-50 yards with Callaway Golf Big Bertha 460. It has a geometrical all-titanium design that sees the head stretched and flattened to touch the dimensional limits set by the R&A and the USGA. This results in a deeper Centre of Gravity location for longer and straighter off-centre shots as well as optimum ball flight and maximum forgiveness.




For more great golf clubs, Check out the Golf section at Market America to find the right club for you!



Always Remember:
Golf is like eating; you can’t win it, but you sure can enjoy it!





Voitel® Thanks Your Participation

Hi Market America and Voitel® Supporters...good morning...

Thanks so much for your participation on the National Conference Call for Voitel last night. I would like to host this type of call every other month or so. Can I please request your help though? Would you please submit your questions and experiences to VoitelQ&A at Market America.com?

I am confident that many others would benefit from your experience and correspondence from the field will help us use this time with you, the Market America Independent Distributor in mind.

Please don't forget to tell me who you are and where you are located. Thanks in advance for your support.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

Market America Pulls a Media Hat Trick

It was a good Friday for Market America in the press, with Market America's growth, expansion, and successes featured in the Triad Business Journal (article requires a subscription to read beyond first few paragraphs), CBS News-2 (see video below) and NPR radio (requires a podcasting client).



All three center around the news that when others are laying people off, cutting back hours, or closing all together, Market America is hiring at least 50 new employees by the end of 2009, mostly highly skilled and good paying jobs that are centered around Market America's continued online expansion and product development. Once the new hires are complete, these stories point out that Market America will have increased its workforce by 78 percent since 2007. Additionally, the Triad Business Journal reported on MA Global, a site launching in June that will allow Customer Managers to sell products in markets MA does not currently serve such as the UK and Mexico.

Job creation, financial growth, and expansion of features to Customer Managers and customers led Triad Business Journal columnist Justin Catanoso to declare that Market America is "recession proof" and "on a roll" in the CBS News-2 video. It's nice that the media is starting to listen to what JR has been telling us all along!

4/26/2009

Voitel® is in Ocean City May 1st - May 3rd

Hi Market America and existing and potential Voitel® users...good morning again...

We are excited about this upcoming weekend in Ocean City. It is always a pleasure to meet and speak with Market America Independent Distributors in general but I especially like those ma Unfranchise® owners interested in Voitel. I encourage you to please stop by the Voitel booth, say 'hello' and sign up so you can take advantage of the event specials.

Event Specials
  • Voitel Digital Home Phone Service is offering a $100 savings this coming weekend. We will waive the costs for the device and we will waive the associated activation charges AND we will give you the 1st month free.
  • Our Voitel Wireless incentive is also a $100 savings. We will either buy you out of your existing contract up to a $100 or offer you a free phone valued at $100.
What are you waiting for?

We look forward to seeing you May 1st thru May 3rd in Ocean City. Thanks again for all your support.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

Voitel® National Conference Call Reminder

Hi Market America and all you existing and potential Voitel® users...good morning...

I just wanted to remind everyone about the Voitel National Conference Call tonight at 8:30pm EST. Please dial into 1-646-519-5815 and punch in pin 1314#.

My guest is Adam Bonaldi. He is the VP of Sales for Exit Mobile, our wireless partner. We are going to provide a high level overview of Voitel and then we will answer some frequently asked questions.

If you have a question you would like to send in ahead of time please email them to VoitelQ&A at Market America.com. I look forward to all of you joining the call. Thanks.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/24/2009

PureH2O Countertop Water Fitlers are now availabe in Massachusetts and Wisconsin

Hey everyone, I have some exciting news about PureH2O Countertop Water Filters - they are now available in Massachusetts and Wisconsin! For anyone that is not familiar with the water filters, they feature a dual-filter system using a combination of carbon filtration, ion exchange and sub-micron filtration. The first cartridge reduces sediment, tiny microscopic particles, and chlorine taste and odor. The second cartridge features a complex ion exchange process that enhances the mineral balance of water and reduces lead. For nearly $0.10 per gallon (a fraction of the cost of bottled water) you can enjoy crisp, clean refreshing water, right from your kitchen tap.

While Earth Day may be over, the meaning behind it isn't. Filtering your water instead of purchasing bottled water helps to reduce waste in landfills. Do your part to keep the earth clean for this and future generations.

For more information on PureH2O Countertop Water Filters, visit www.marketamerica.com.

PureH2O™ Countertop Water Filter (14030) $199.95
PureH2O™ Countertop Water Filter Replacement Cartridges (14032) $55.00

*The PureH2O Under-Sink Installation Kit (14031) and the PureH2O Shower Filter (14036) are still not available in Massachusetts or Wisconsin as they are considered plumbing fixtures and require additional approval processes

Look ‘N Feel Good

For women nothing is worse than a bad hair day and yesterday I had an awful hair day. You could be wearing the cutest clothes, have a sparkling white smile but if your hair is not at the top of its game you just don’t feel like yourself. It’s a sad and truthful reality.

But for good hair days the trend this year is volume. But adding volume and control can be tricky so here are a few easy tips that will work on almost any type of hair.

· Apply mouse to the root of the hair. Royal Spa® Awapuhi Mousse promotes volume, body and natural shine.
· Use conditioner that doesn’t weight your hair down. Royal Spa® Tri-Protein Plus Deep Conditioner relax stressed hair and fight flyaway hair and frizz.

These two simple hair tips can take you from drab to fabulous.



Go to the Beauty & Personal Care section at marketamerica.com to find these and many other great hair products and let us know how it works out for you.

4/23/2009

The SuperMom Workout


Being a mom is a tough job. All my time is spent doing things for my child, my husband, or other people. I’m always forgetting to take care of myself so this year my #1 New Year’s resolution is to have some personal time, and losing those last few baby pounds is my top priority. Up to this point though, I haven’t had any time to work out and I’m dreading getting into a bathing suit this summer!

Thankfully this morning I was reading the may issue of Baby Talk and found some wonderful workout tips that I plan to try. They are perfect for mothers with infants who have no time for the gym, so I decided to share some of them with you.

1. Front-carrier squats – Stand with your baby in a front carrier, feet just past your shoulders and toes turned slightly out. Inhale and lower your body down to sit in an imaginary chair. Pull your navel in and point your tailbone to the floor. Exhale and return to the start position. Aim for three sets of 12.

2. Stroller lounges – Put your baby on the stroller and face him/her. Put your left foot back behind you and your right foot out in front. Bend your legs until your right thigh is parallel with the floor and your left is almost touching the ground. Blow a kiss to your baby or make a silly face to make them laugh. Then slowly return to a standing position. Aim for three sets of 12.

The rest of the workout can be found in the may issue of Baby Talk.

If you like these ideas and are in need of baby carriers, strollers, and other baby gear go to Market America’s Kids & Baby category where you can find all of these products and many more.

Diaper.com Hot Deal




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Don't forget to check out our Kids and Baby section at Market America for more great items!

4/22/2009

It’s EARTH DAY! Yay Earth!

Schools all over the nation are teaching the value of conserving and planting trees, recycling, and conserving energy. Which is awesome, but sometimes adults don’t get all the information that the younger members of our family get. So here are a few links to help you educate yourself on your global footprint and the things you can do to help reduce it:

Here you can find GE's Calculator that estimates savings with Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (or CFLs) - CFLs use up to 75% less energy than an incandescent bulb and last 10 times longer! GE’s Calculator estimates that if you replace just 6 traditional 60watt bulbs and 6 traditional 100watt bulbs, you’ll save about $100 per year, and nearly $600 over the life of the bulbs! That’s a positive impact on your wallet and on the environment!

And now that you know how much you can save with CFLs, you should know that 1000bulbs.com is offering 10% off ALL CFL bulbs until April 24th!


Sears has a livegreener interactive tool that will help you shop by room for green things, give you tips by climate zone, and a special tab for kids!

The Environmental Protection Agency has a very government-looking carbon footprint calculator.

You can be environmentally conscious by recycling your old electronics with Best Buy’s recycling program. They will accept:
  • Two items per household per day.
  • Nearly everything electronic, including TVs, computers, DVD players, monitors, or cell phones.
  • Best Buy charges $10 for TVs under 32", CRTs, monitors and laptops. But you receive a $10 Best Buy gift card.
  • Desktop or laptop computers with the hard drive removed

Check out the wide selection of Eco-Friendly products at Target.com for smart, affordable solutions.

Reusable Bags. Trend-Right designs that support your shopping habits


Recycled Materials. Smart Picks in Dining, Home Décor and more.


Bamboo. Beautiful looks in Furniture, Kitchen and Bed + Bath.

Natural Beauty Products. Great Values for you and Baby

4/21/2009

Motives® by Loren Ridinger Wins 2009 Latina Beauty Award

Motives® by Loren Ridinger eye shadows are featured in the May issue of Latina as a winner in their second annual beauty awards. Latina is a monthly publication read by over 1.4 million readers.

Motives eye shadows were selected as one of the best beauty products made for Hispanic skin tones. In addition, Latina profiled Latinos behind the makeup brands its readers love, including Loren Ridinger, Creative Director of Motives and Senior Vice President of Market America.

Of Loren, Latina said she has created a 200 piece line of cosmetics best known for its custom-blend foundation. The magazine also highlights that customers can request a Motives color representative to come to their house to mix their own shade of cover-up. Finally, the magazine pointed to the recent expansion of Motives Cosmetics as a must see as far as what Loren comes up with next. Latina is avaialble on most newstands throughout the US and more information can be found at their website.

Voitel® National Conference Call

Hi interested and existing Voitel® business partners and Preferred Customers. We are hosting a National Conference call Sunday, April 26th at 8:30PM EST. We will dedicate 30 minutes to Voitel, what it is, how to promote it and why. We are also planning to address some 'frequently asked questions' (FAQ's) regarding both home phone service and wireless. Our special guest will be Adam Bonaldi. Our wireless service is powered by Exit Mobile and Adam is the VP of Sales.

Please dial into 1-646-519-5815 and punch in pin 1314#. I am inviting you to send some of your questions to VoitelQ&A at Market America.com beforehand. If time allows, we will answer those specific questions. Please provide your name and your city. Otherwise, we will address the questions we are asked most often. Thanks in advance for your participation.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/20/2009

Great Networking Opportunity

Here is a great networking opportunity done by a Customer Manager in the Greensboro, NC area.

HEALTH SYMPOSIUM April 4th, GSO Coliseum
We had a great day. There was a steady flow of people sampling our Istonix and learning about the delivery method and what makes our vitamins the best. We had about 150 people sign up for the gift basket and got some great leads. Several people bought product that day and a few people want to schedule health and nutrition talks in their homes. I have attached some pictures of the booth that I took the day before when we set up and then one of on the day of show with some of us at the booth.

Amy Stafford

Earth Day - Going Green, Staying Green

Earth Day is fast approaching, April 22. Earth Day means something different to each of us. For some, Earth Day is a day of celebration for the things we enjoy like food and water. For some, Earth Day is a day of enlightenment, a day to reflect and reevaluate our daily activities and make small changes that are more earth friendly. For some, Earth Day is a day of community involvement – a day to join a roadside clean up group, a day to participate in a seminar on green living.

This year, celebrate Earth Day by turning off all of the lights in the house and using candles instead. Turn off the TV and read a book. Take a walk or ride a bike instead of driving somewhere.

With the realization that there are many things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint, many individuals and businesses are making small changes that individually might not seem to be much but collectively can have a profound impact on our planet. Market America has been at the forefront of the green movement from the very beginning with eco-friendly cleaning products like GlobalCare™ that are made with nontoxic, biodegradable, phosphate-free, enzyme based cleaners. Or Snap™, with products made with nontoxic, biodegradable, phosphate free, plant based ingredients. Or PureH2O, which help to reduce waste in landfills generated from plastic water bottles. Or Autoworks™ High Performance Auto Care, with products made with nontoxic, biodegradable, phosphate free, plant based ingredients.

Here is a list of “green” products that Market America offers:

Happy Earth Day and remember that there are small things you can do to make a better, more eco-friendly environment. If you’re looking for an Earth Day activity to get your family involved, check out this website with links to local Earth Day events.

Fun in the Sun

With spring finally here and summer just around the corner you’re going to want to spend more time outside without forgoing the comfort of the inside. Kmart has great deals on stylish patio furniture like the Martha Stewart Everyday Huntington Beach Chair for only $100.00. Made with all weather eco-friendly resin wicker reinforced by steel frame for added strength, you won't only be doing yourself a favor, you’ll helping the environment one chair at a time.


Don't forget to check out our Home & Garden section at Market America for more great items!

Voitel® is Listening

Hi Voitel® folks...good morning...
I just had the pleasure of speaking with many Voitel supporters and fans at the Northern Regional in Wisconsin. The experience was very insightful. Apparently there are many of you who are looking for bundled Voitel packages and asking for incentives to use multiple telecom services provided by Voitel and Market America. I am listening. We are always looking to improve Voitel and it is always our intention to give our business partners what they want. In the meanwhile, please take a look at the 'Shared Plans' and the recent addition of Blackberry support with Voitel Wireless. We did not offer either of these 6 months ago and I guess I am asking you to see the 'proof is in the pudding'. We are striving to continue to deliver on your suggestions. Voitel is listening and we do hear you so keep talking. Please reach out to me with your suggestions and experiences at VoitelQ&A at Market America.com.
Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/17/2009

Fact or Fiction? Does eating breakfast really help you lose weight?

Is all the hype about eating breakfast really true? The answer is yes, but specifically a Low-Glycemic breakfast. An article posted in Medpage Today explained the results of a study conducted showing how a low-glycemic index breakfast enhanced the fat burning effects of moderate exercise in sedentary women. It showed that fat oxidation increased significantly during a 60-minute walk when the women consumed low glycemic-index carbohydrates for breakfast.

This article can be found at http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/13738

4/14/2009

New Motives by Loren Ridinger Product Catalog Now Available!

In case you hadn't heard, the new Motives by Loren Ridinger Product Catalog is now available! Here are a few shots of the new catalog to tide you over until you get yours!

Motives by Loren Ridinger product catalog
Motives by Loren Ridinger product catalog sample pages
If you're as excited about the new product catalog as I am, you can order yours now for $10 (Code: 3511). As always, you can get great beauty tips on my blog to help you use your Motives by Loren Ridinger products in creative ways over on MyFashionCents.com

4/11/2009

Voitel® Wishes You a Happy Easter!

Hi Voitel® Subscribers and Market America Business Partners...good morning...
I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter. I was on my way to my home town, Atlanta GA, and it occurred to me that I had not 'blogged' in several days now. I like to stay in touch and I wanted to let you all know that I am getting a lot of interesting emails with suggestions and experiences. Let me encourage you to keep sending them my way. The email address is VoitelQ&A at Market America.com.

Oh yea, don't forget about the event in Wisconsin Dells this upcoming weekend---the weekend of April 17th. If you are attending, please stop by the Voitel booth and say 'hello'. I hope you have a great weekend and a Happy Easter. Thanks.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/10/2009

Multivitamin for Longevity

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that regular multivitamin use resulted in longer telomeres in women. What are telomeres? Telomeres are a repeating nucleotide sequence at the end of our chromosomes that protects them from degradation. The length of telomeres decreases with every cell division and if too short, can lead to the loss of cellular function and apoptosis (programmed cell death). Evidence suggests that inflammation and oxidative stress can contribute to shorter telomeres. This study found that compared to nonusers, regular multivitamin use was associated with 5.1% longer telomeres on average. This difference corresponds to approximately 9.8 years of age-related telomere loss. The study also found that these results were greatest in users who took a combination multivitamin and antioxidant.

The article can be found at The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Xu, Q., et al. Multivitamin use and telomere length in women. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 89: 1-7, 2009.

4/07/2009

Event Planning 101

So your meeting is too big for your living room? Here are a few tips that may help you plan your next event.

The initial step in planning a meeting is to understand the meeting purpose and objectives. How many days will your meeting be? And most importantly what is your budget. Understanding these concepts will help you in choosing your venue and setup requirements.

Know your targeted audience (attendees). Will they be driving or flying in for the meeting? Are certain geographic locations convenient for your attendees and are in close proximity to lodging, eateries, shopping etc?

Once you have a good understanding of the items mentioned above its time to start looking for your venue (meeting location).

We suggest that you formulate an Event Specification Sheet. This document will prove to very helpful during your search and can often be sent to prospective meeting sites. Your specification sheet should include information regarding your meeting. It is a good idea to format your sheet based on your meeting agenda listing your audio visual needs, food and beverage requirements, setup and anything else pertinent to your meeting in an organized fashion.

There are many tools available to help you in your venue search, such as the CVB (Convention Services Bureau) in the targeted area; Websites like eevent.com can be very helpful also in beginning your search for a venue.

Long Time Car Washer, First Time Autoworks User

By the time I was 14, I was dragging a copy of AutoTrader around school every day. I was always looking for the right car for me. There’s just something in those gleaming, sleek, glamorous lines that brings a smile to my face. So, by the time my 16th birthday rolled around, I had located my prize, and dad went with me to pick it up. Winter was in full force as I drove my “new” used car home and did what every car crazy 16 year old does. I admired it, sat in it, looked at it, and sat in it some more.

Dirty car
One cold winter afternoon not long after that, as the sun was settling on the horizon, I decided my car was filthy. It had to be cleaned. Stat! I bundled up, ran outside, hauled the hose and bucket out of storage and poured in the soap. It was cold, but I didn’t mind too much. I sprayed the car down and started washing my new ride. It wasn’t long before I discovered exactly how cold it was as some of my soapy water that had been sitting on the car for a few minutes started to freeze! I washed furiously and managed to get the car clean before the temperature dropped too much. A clean car just looks great!

I’ve had the pleasure of owning at least half a dozen cars since that first car. Each has required a little something different for maintenance, even when we’re talking about keeping it clean. So a couple of weeks ago when it finally got warm enough here in North Carolina to wash my most recent toy, I snatched the opportunity. I’ve tried a lot of leading and professional cleaners over the years, but this was the first time I used Autoworks™ High Performance Auto Care Tire & Wheel Cleaner.

Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Tire and Wheel Cleaner

I park under a canopy of pine trees and if you haven’t experienced the irritation that comes with pine sap, let me tell you, it gets everywhere. It’s tough to get off and brake dust sticks to it. In addition to that, my wheels and tires were filthy from driving in a recent snow storm. With that combination, my car washing experience would usually have ended with irritating, seemingly endless scrubbing of stubborn sap and brake dust. With the Autoworks™ High Performance Auto Care Tire & Wheel Cleaner, my wheel cleaning didn’t involve much in the way of scrubbing. I just sprayed Autoworks™ High Performance Auto Care Tire & Wheel Cleaner on my wheels and tires, let it soak for a minute, and wiped my wheels down with a cotton cloth. It was surprisingly easy and my wheels were sparkling in no time!

Even though I consider myself a “car guy,” I think I can safely say that everyone wants to spend less time scrubbing their wheels. So, make sure you visit Market America's Automotive & Tools category and check out all the products available for your vehicle. While you're there, visit the Car Care area and pick up some biodegradable, non-toxic, phosphate-free Autoworks™ High Performance Auto Care Tire & Wheel Cleaner and experience it for yourself!

Business Building Tips - Recruiting Tools

Market America is one of the largest online retailers for consumers worldwide, featuring exclusive products/services along with more than 2,500 partner stores. To help expand your knowledge along with that of your customer base, check out this great overview on Market America, Inc. It provides a look at the company along with an introduction into our individual products and services. This is also a great tool to utilize to demonstrate the power of people as we create the economy of the future.

Click here to view this article now (PDF link)!

Voitel® and WiMax

Hi Voitel® Business Partners...good morning...

It has been a few days since I reached out via the blog so I want to let you all know what I am doing. I am recovering from an information overload, 'deer in headlights' daze I wandered into at the CTIA Wireless Convention. The event was amazing and I really don't know where to start. I do however plan to draft a brief blog on some of the new wireless findings in the next couple of weeks but I want to ask now---how do you all feel about WiMax? Do you guys know much about this technology? Send me an email at VoitelQ&A at MarketAmerica.com and share your knowledge and experience. I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/06/2009

Calm and focused!

After a long and stressful day last week, I decided to take a capful of Isotonix® L-Tryptophan before heading home for the day. I had never taken it during the day before; I had only used it before bed to help me fall asleep. I was a little nervous that it might make me tired but I decided to risk it. After about 15 minutes, I started to feel calm and in control. My mind felt clear and I was able to focus on what I needed to accomplish for the rest of the day. I didn't get a huge burst of energy but I also did not feel tired or lethargic any longer. Isotonix L-Tryptophan really helped give me a feeling of calm and control and soothed my nerves.

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4/03/2009

Al Gore spoke at CTIA & Voitel® Listened

Good Morning Voitel® users...

I had the pleasure of listening to the Honorable Al Gore speak about mobility and ‘going green’ this morning. He kept referring to how mobility empowers the individual. This is so true and with some of the new applications coming our way, the sky is the limit as to what is within your control via wireless technology.

Al Gore speaking at CTIA on going green
Al Gore speaking at CTIA on going green
[Image via mocoNews.net]

As a matter of fact, there are mobile operators, like ClearWire, who are building out infrastructure for mobile devices that are still in concept stages and don't even exist yet. There are mobile devices that can do crazy things like analyze crop data so as to prevent over fertilization with pesticides. We can do this now! There is even Mobile Health Care.

Imagine how empowering you with the ability to manage your health from your mobile phone would be. I am impressed with the evolution of mobility and I am even more impressed that we are only in the infancy phase of global connectivity. I guess there really is no ceiling to what you can imagine.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

Voitel® Shared Plans

Hi Voitel® Wireless users...good morning...
Recently I received several requests for shared plans. We have good news! We do have shared plans now. You can share your minutes with up to 5 friends, family members and/or Preferred Customers® & Business Partners. Remember too that we offer the flexibility to change your calling plans without asking you to sign a new contract. We have calling plans designed for everyone.

We heard you so we delivered. It is my intention to continue to make good progress with regard to developing new services. That is why it is so important I hear from all of you. Those suggestions give me something to strive for when we start working on new concepts.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/02/2009

Voitel® and Wireless Applications

Hi Voitel® Folks...good morning...
I am out here at the CTIA convention learning what new wireless technologies and new applications are coming our way. There is no stopping mobile innovation and progress.
You guys have been very responsive to my blogs so I would like to put this question to the field.

What kind of cool things would you like your mobile phone to do?

Would you want to watch TV? What about streaming video? Video conferencing? Mobile banking? There are very few limits to what we can think up with regard to where wireless is headed so let me hear from you. You could be the catalyst for our next big telecom service. Please send an email to VoitelQ&A at Market America.com and share your ideas.

Regards,
Jamie Kennington
Director of Telecom Services for Market America & Voitel

4/01/2009

Some Easy Ways to Burn Calories!

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  • Surfing the Internet burns 60 calories
  • Washing Dishes burns 76 calories
  • Vacuming burns 84 calories
  • Fixing Dinner burns 90 calories (now maybe we can convince our significant others to cook!)
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