Resveratrol Shows Exercise Benefits

Author: Sean Wells

Dietary intake of the red wine polyphenol resveratrol is known to promote cardiovascular health in the general population—this is the source of the so-called French Paradox.  When it comes to the other half of the health equation—regular exercise—it appears that this extract might also provide some assistance. According to a recent animal trial, resveratrol may help boost exercise performance by improving strength, endurance and fatty acid metabolism.

For the study, two groups of male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to either a standard diet or one supplemented with resveratrol, while simultaneously undergoing a treadmill-based exercise program, conducted five days a week, for a period of 12 weeks. The exercise regimen was progressive, beginning with 10 minuts and incrementally increasing to 20 over the course of the study.

The research team found that the compound improved exercise performance, heart function and muscular strength, all in addition to promoting positive changes in dietary metabolism. Specifically, overall improvement in the resveratrol-supplemented group on exercise performance averaged 21 percent higher over the course of the study, as compared to the control group.

Researchers reported that this supplementation also improved several parameters related to cardiovascular performance. Left ventricular ejection force—meaning more powerful heart muscle contractions and increased blood flow—was observed to increase by 10 percent in the experimental group as compared to the control group. In addition, an increase in fatty acid oxidation—the optimization of fatty acid metabolism as a fuel source for exercise—displayed a noticeable, statistically significant increase.

In regard to the study, researchers had this to say: “Based on these findings, we conclude that resveratrol is an ergogenic aid that improves exercise training via changes in skeletal muscle function and cardiac performance, but also improves energy metabolism.”

As an additional clarification, they summarized the results by comparing the effects of resveratrol to actually embarking on an exercise program; in terms of observed biomarkers, the results were very similar.
“We were excitied when we saw that resveratrol showed results similar to what you would see from extensive endurance exercise training.”

The next project for this research group will involve resveratrol in a human-based, therapeutic application, examining its effects on diabetics who have experienced heart failure, and for whom such endurance training, though potentially beneficial, is not feasible from a safety standpoint. The 10-week study will attempt to reinvigorate heart function in this group through resveratrol supplementation, thereby restoring an enhanced degree of health and quality of life.

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Diet vs. Exercise: A Verdict is Reached

Author: Sean Wells

A recurring question in the realm of health, nutrition and weight loss is whether it is diet or exercise that is primarily responsible for progress. It now appears that the question has been resolved—and the answer is “yes”. A team of researchers has reported that a combination of diet and exercise yielded marked improvement in physical function and weight loss as compared with either approach performed on its own.

In a one-year randomized controlled trial, researchers examined 107 adults over the age of 65—all were classified as obese according to BMI measurement. Patients were randomly assigned to one of four groups: control (no behavioral changes), diet-only, exercise-only and combined diet-exercise.

Results were judged by a number of factors, including any improvements made in a modified version of the Physical Performance Test, measurements of body composition, assessments of frailty and reports on quality of life. Collectively, accumulated data demonstrated that blood pressure, waist circumference, abdominal fat, serum triglycerides and C-reactive protein were seen to improve in both the diet and the diet-exercise groups.

Researchers also found that body weight was reduced by 10% in the diet group and by 9% in the diet-exercise group; this is a possible indication that some degree of muscular growth had occurred in the group that was both dieting and exercising. There was no change in bodyweight reported in the control group, who made no changes in lifestyle—needless to say, an expected result.

Researchers summarized the more relevant findings as follows: “Diet-induced weight loss with or without exercise, but not exercise training alone, improves insulin sensitivity and multiple other cardiometabolic risk factors simultaneously in obese older adults. However, the combination of these interventions is associated with an even greater improvement in insulin sensitivity.”

Interestingly, there was no measureable decrease in the exercise-only group regarding body weight either. While this lends some support to the widely-held belief that a poor diet cannot be “out-exercised”, it is important to remember that the diet-exercise group still experienced the greatest overall benefits, indicating that physical exercise makes an excellent addition to a proper diet.

How To Avoid Getting Burned This Summer

Author: willllamas

Everyone needs Vitamin D from the sun. However during these hot summer months, we often fall victim to a little too much.  Now, there’s an alternative to lathering yourself in sun lotion every time you step outside. Supplementation of astaxanthin, resveratrol and omega-3 fatty acids can protect your skin internally from the sun.

Sunburn occurs when UV rays from the sun burn skin tissue, causing the skin cells to die. This often causes noticeable discomfort, and skin to turn a reddish color. This is a hint that it’s actually a type of inflammation, and sunburn can be a very serious condition. The greatest danger is that sunburn is the leading cause of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Becoming sunburned on a routine basis causes an individuals risk for melanoma to increase dramatically, potentially even doubling after four or more serious sunburns.

Effectively reducing your risk of  harmful sunburn can actually start with the nutrients that enter your body. Research suggests that taking these nutrients can help stop sunburn before it strikes.

1)      Astaxanthin
The super-antioxidant astaxanthin is naturally found in algae and animals that eat the algae. In concentrated form, it can also be found in various supplements. As an antioxidant it has been primarily been used to promote a healthy cardiovascular system. However,  recent research has suggested that astaxanthin helps protect the skin from UV rays, helping to potentially prevent sunburn.

2)      Resveratrol
Recently resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grapes, has received a lot of publicity for supporting healthy hearts as well as alleviating certain symptoms related to cancer. This study also suggests that when resveratrol is absorbed into skin cells, it helps them block UV rays.

3)      Omega-3 Fatty Acids:
A diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to combat the inflammatory response of skin after it’s been exposed to the sun for too long. This can limit the harmful effects of sunburn as well as reduce the risk of melanoma. Omega-3 acid is found naturally in fish, but supplementation may be suggested, to ensure that both proper quantity and quality is received.

These nutrients have all shown to be effective in combatting UV rays. Try out these suggestions and let us know if you’ve noticed a decrease in sunburn frequency and intensity.

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As JR Ridinger says, “You’re either leading the parade, or watching it pass you by.” So let us ask you this, are you taking part in the social shopping revolution, or is it passing you by? With the best comparison shopping tools on the internet and getting paid to shop with cashback – Shop.com is leading the way! Get caught up in the revolution Don’t get left behind – visit SHOP.COM today and join the fun!

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Yours by Loren™ Airs on HSN January 11 at 10:00 p.m.

The Yours by Loren premiere on HSN last month generated such a response that Loren will be at it again, showcasing the newest additions to her glamorous jewelry collection next Wednesday, January 11.

Tune in to HSN from 10:00 p.m. to midnight for a look at some of Loren's favorite hand-selected pieces, inspired by world-class elegance and made affordable for every occasion.

Don't want to wait until then? Order Yours today on SHOP.COM or marketamerica.com, plus get Cashback on every Yours by Loren purchase.

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With this simple action, you can help take these products to new heights and continue the momentum created on HSN! Get more information by following the official hashtag #YBL on Twitter.

Christmas at Arlington Cemetery

Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.

Know the line has held, your job is done.

Rest easy, sleep well.

Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.

Peace, peace, and farewell...

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This Month's Contents

• The Entrepreneurial Lifestyle
• Breaking Down the New SHOP.COM
• Just Having a Website Doesn't Cut it These Days
• Setting Goals the S.M.A.R.T. Way
• Make Resolutions Based on Facts

Your attitude is proportional to your financial investment and it is attitude that is the determining factor between success and failure. ~ Frank Keefer

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2% Cashback from Walmart extended to 12/31!

Walmart will continue offering 2% Cashback on SHOP.COM through the end of the year, so make sure you take advantage of this for all your last-minute Christmas shopping and after Christmas deals. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save and earn! Some exclusions apply.

Happy Shopping!!

Still in search of that perfect gift? Find yours at HSN!

SHOP.COM and HSN are partnering to offer a great deal for new HSN customers. From today until December 31st (offer expires on 12/31/11 at 11:59 p.m. EST), new customers receive 15% off or free shipping, plus 2% Cashback on any HSN order placed through the portal. At checkout, simply enter coupon code: C10111 for 15% off or C10115 for free shipping. It's that easy!

To take advantage of this incredible offer, choose Hot Deals — the New Customer offer will be listed as the Deal of the Day. Be sure to include coupon code C10111 for 15% off or C10115 for free shipping.
This exclusive offer won't last long, so act now!
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Happy Shopping!!

Hot Deals and Cashback

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

In my house we have a saying, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”  So guys, take note of today’s Hot Deals at SHOP.com for the special woman in your life (and ladies – make sure he reads this).

  

 Stunning and affordable jewelry at our online store. Shop the latest jewelry fashions at MyJewelryBox. Hot Deal – 7% Cashback and 20% off and Free FedEx Shipping on any order until 12/23/2011 (coupon code XMAS20).

Limoges Jewelry offers personalized and name jewelry at discount prices. Find mothers rings, name necklaces, name bracelets and birthstone jewelry for anniversary, birthday, engagement, mother's day and wedding gifts. Hot Deal – 2% Cashback and 20% off and Free Shipping until 12/31/2011 (coupon code EVER2011).

Fashion 58 offers a great selection of designer handbags, designer wallets, designer shoes and designer scarves from popular brands such as; Ed hardy, Christian Audigier, Jessica Simpson, BCBG MAXAZRIA, BCBGeneration, Jessica McClintock, Bulga, Carlos Falchi, La-Tour-Eiffel, True Religion, Steve Madden, Coach , Celine, Dooney & Bourke, Emilio Pucci, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Missoni and more. Hot Deal – 5% Cashback and 10% off any order through 1/31/2012 (coupon code SPE10).

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Find designer clothes at discount prices at Bluefly. Buy designer handbags, designer shoes, designer dresses, designer jewelry and more from brands like Prada, Fendi, Gucci and Ralph Lauren. Hot Deal – 2% Cashback and New Customers take $30 off $150+ order through 12/31/2011 (coupon code AFF30).

Saks Fifth Avenue launched saks.com, offering an enhanced, personalized, online shopping experience. You may shop at saks.com in many ways: by a distinct look, a specific designer or an individual item. saks.com is committed to providing the same legendary service and style found in all Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Hot Deals – 2% Cashback and 30% off select Jackets, Hats, Gloves, Scarves and more Cold Weather Apparel plus Free Shipping on any order through 12/31/2011 (coupon code HOLIDAY).

Discount perfume, discount cologne, discount fragrances, discount after shave and discount body lotions with Free Shipping on orders over $59 at FragranceX.com. Hot Deal – 2% Cashback and 10% off any order (coupon code HOLIDAY2011) and Free Shipping on any order in USA (coupon code FREE). Both expire 12/31/2011.

Happy Shopping!!

Having Trouble Finding the Perfect Gift?

With these deals at SHOP.COM, finding the perfect gift is simple!.  These  deals are perfect to share with your organizations and customers. Be sure to pay special attention to Figi’s and Old Time Candy – both offer Free Shipping to military addresses.
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Send your recipient a stunning GiftTree gift basket. At GiftTree, our selection of gift baskets is perfect for a corporate gift, baby gifts, a wedding gift and any other occasion in mind. GiftTree will provide you with a fabulous gift idea collection that will impress you and your recipient. For the best in corporate gifts, choose GiftTree’s hand crafted Champagne gift baskets, a personalized gift or send flowers with GiftTree’s florist gift selection. HOT DEAL – 4% Cashback and 15% off most gifts through 12/31/11.
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Fruit Basket Gifts. Gourmet fruit gifts and premium fresh citrus fruits ripened on the tree and packed by hand for fresh delivery from Florida. Unique fruit gifts from Cushmans Fruit Company.  HOT DEAL – 5% Cashback and 20% off Honeybell Oranges through 12/31/11 (code CUSHBEL).
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The Popcorn Factory specializes in fresh popped popcorn in exclusively designed tins. Only the highest quality ingredients are always used, including 100% corn oil, real butter, genuine cheddar cheese and a special private recipe of caramel corn. HOT DEAL – 2% Cashback and 15% off any order through 12/31/11 (Code JINGLE15).
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Figi’s features food gifts, Wisconsin cheese, sausage, unique gift baskets and an assortment of great gift ideas. Serving your gift giving needs for over 60 years!  HOT DEAL – 2% Cashback and 25% off any order through 12/31/11 (Code 045/1026).  EXTRA DEAL for Military addresses – FREE Shipping and Handling on APO/FPO Selections.
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Give a gift they will never forget, Wax Lips, Candy Cigarettes and more fresh old fashioned candy from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, still available after all these years. HOT DEAL – 4% Cashback and 10% off all candy through 12/31/11 (Code 73556).  EXTRA DEAL for Military addresses – FREE Priority Mail Shipping to Overseas Military Addresses.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines

During the busy holiday season, time is one commodity we all seem to lack. I always shop online at SHOP.COM, because it saves me time and money – but I always seem to start my holiday shopping rather late.

For some reason, every year I wait until the last minute to buy all my gifts, and roll the dice when it comes to holiday shipping. If you’re like me, and seem to end up doing everything last-minute during the holidays (especially shopping) – you’ll find these shipping dates to be extremely useful.

This PDF shows the order deadlines for our partner stores during the holidays, and can make the difference in receiving that perfect stocking stuffer on time or too late. Waiting until the last minute to get your holiday shopping done is fine, as long as your gifts arrive on time!

Take a look at this helpful PDF which shows you just how much time you have to place your holiday orders!

Give Thanks — For Digestive Enzymes

Author: James Moffat

With December 25th just weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about everything involved with the holiday: The family, the fun, the festivities. Oh yeah – the food.

Turkey. Ham. Stuffing. Pumpkin pie. Cranberry sauce. Sweet potato casserole. Pumpkin pie (it’s so good, it deserves a second mention).

It’s a holiday of indulgence. We indulge during the feast, then we indulge in leftovers in the days – sometimes hours, depending on when your feast begins – following. And for the most part, it’s not meager helpings; most Holiday plates are bountiful.

But that bounty can quickly lead to indigestion, soreness and more if you don’t take proper care. This means eating within your means (best to leave the second – maybe even third – plate for leftovers), eating slowly and chewing your food properly, and taking digestive enzymes.

What Are Enzymes?
Enzymes are responsible for every activity of life, and are especially important for the body’s proper absorption and utilization of food. Research has shown that maintaining normal levels of key enzymes is important to maintaining overall health. There are two classifications of enzymes in the body: digestive, which help us utilize the nutrients in foods; and metabolic, which are responsible for bodily reactions such as energy production and detoxification.

We’re here to focus on digestive enzymes. Proteases (aids in digesting protein), amylases (aids in digesting carbohydrates), and lipases (aids in digesting fats) are the three primary digestive enzymes, which function as the biological catalyst to breaking down food. In today’s world of processed and fast foods, the body must work harder to break down food and absorb the nutrients. And poor eating habits – including improper or inadequate chewing and eating on the run – contribute to reduced levels of digestive enzymes, meaning the body isn’t working at its peak performance to absorb nutrients in the foods we eat.

In addition, food enzymes – present in all those great Thanksgiving staples – are sensitive to heat. That means they are usually inactivated when food is cooked to serve, leaving your body with the challenge of trying to break down foods for absorption into your system with no help from the natural enzymes that would otherwise be present in many of the foods we eat.

All of these things might make your Thanksgiving feast a nutritional nightmare. But by supplementing with digestive enzymes, you’ll be able to maximize the activity of the body’s own enzymes and the “friendly” bacteria your body needs to not only break down the feast and help prevent the occasional upset stomach, but also to absorb the nutrients from those foods.

By making digestive enzymes part of your Thanksgiving routine, you’ll be able to give thanks for all that this holiday is about – the family, the fun, the festivities. Oh yeah – the food.

Cashback for online shopping!!

When you buy your Christmas presents at the mall is there someone greeting you when you leave the store giving you Cash back for purchasing their product??

When you buy your Christmas presents online, do you get an email from that store telling you that they are going to send you a check just for using their website and purchasing product??

NO, you won't.

BUT...You WILL get CASHBACK from shopping through my web portal.  Anywhere from 2%-50%, for doing nothing different than what you would have normally done anyway!

WHY??!! Because my company has a special agreement with the stores you are shopping at (Macy's, Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Target, Dell, Victoria's Secret..2500 more.) and because of that, we are able to offer YOU, the customer, CASHBACK on ALL of your purchases.  Can you imagine? Getting a check for simply Christmas shopping?? 

Well, I have been getting paid to Christmas shop every year, and it has been a sweet surprise how much my CASHBACK  is after I am done.

Not to mention, because of our special agreement with all of these stores, you get better deals, automatically populated COUPON CODES, and possible FREE SHIPPING!!

Did I mention that you will get an additioanl 1/2% CASHBACK for all of your friends purchases that you refer to my web portal, FOR LIFE?

It's time to shop:  SHOP.com and MarketAmerica.com

I hope you all take advantage of this opportunity.  Next time you walk out of the store after you made a purchase, and there isn't someone waiting for you at the door, with cash to offer you, remember this and then kick yourself in the fanny!!

 Happy Shopping, and Merry Christmas!!

Tom Stark

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SHOP.COM Holiday Testimonials

We all know that shopping online can save you time and money – especially during the busy holiday season. Why wait in line for hours when you can get the same products online from the convenience of your own home! The best part is, with our comparison shopping technology and Cashback program – our customers always find the best deals at SHOP.COM! We constantly receive emails and letters from happy customers who want to share their shopping success stories, and now we’d like to share them with you! Here are just a few testimonials from happy SHOP.COM customers:


Roger Rose

I needed to buy a part for my car, so I called my local auto parts store. They want $159 for the part. I looked on marketamerica.com and found the same part at Advance Auto Parts for $126. Not bad, but then I found a HOT DEAL for an additional $40 off. They also gave me a $100 coupon toward my next order AND I earned Cashback.

I never would have gotten that deal walking through their door!

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I needed a new battery for my laptop. I visited HP on the portal and found my battery for $129. Then I did a search and found it for $99. Not bad, but I decided to go one step further. I did a search on SHOP.COM and found a battery that would last TWICE AS LONG for only $40, plus $7 shipping. I LOVE IT! And of course I earned Cashback.

Stacey Balsley

What a deal!

I have worn single prescription glasses for the better part of my life. I have just always accepted my visits to the ophthalmologist are going to cost me an extra $300 to $600 for new glasses. Not too long ago, I overheard someone saying she bought her prescription glasses through SHOP.COM, loved them, and paid pennies compared to retail.

Of course I looked around and saw that her glasses did look really good on her! Time marches on and I’m ready for a new look with my glasses, I have her story stuck in my head, and I know there are a couple of eyeglass stores on SHOP.COM.

I checked them out and yes, there are lots of fun styles that are soooo inexpensive compared to brick and mortar stores. I upload a headshot of myself, try the frames on, and size them to see how they look. I picked out my frames, got my prescription from my doctor, and ordered from GlassesUSA.com. Glasses USA had a sale, two frames for the price of one, so I got two pairs and paid less with shipping than I usually do for just one pair!

Before this, I have never indulged myself to own two pairs of glasses just because I wanted different frame shapes and colors to better work with my wardrobe. I’ve gotten lots of compliments on my new glasses!


Nancy Anderson

I was looking for New Balance shoes. First of all, I needed a new pair of shoes for working out so being impatient, I went to a local athletic store and bought a pair of shoes because I wanted them instantly. They ended up not working out so I took them back. I exchanged them for another pair of shoes. They too were not comfortable. I took them back.

I wanted to do comparison shopping for shoes. I typed New Balance shoes in the Google search bar and several stores appeared. One store I had never heard of – Joe’s New Balance Outlet Store. I selected this store and shopped around. I ended up buying a pair of $80 running shoes for $37.00. The shipping was free because I was a first time customer. The tax was $4.00 and the Cashback was $4.11. Therefore, I was able to purchase an $80 pair of shoes for $36.89. I have since purchased a second pair of shoes with a similar experience.

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My daughter saw that Sam’s Club had the Wii on sale for $99.00. She told Matt and he asked me if Sam’s Club was a partner store. He went online right then and ordered it. Although they were out online, he was able to arrange to have it ordered to be picked up at the store. He was very excited. It was a great advertisement for how the portal works! Gotta love it!


John Reynolds

Recently I had to put a water pump on my wife’s car. I went onto SHOP.COM, looked at stores, ordered the pump from AutoZone, and picked it up at store. I walked in and got the pump, plus 4% Cashback.

Then I needed the coolant and did the same thing again. Sitting in their parking lot, I ordered it on my iPhone and walked in to pick up the coolant. Walked out smiling because I told the manager and now I’m going to show him how I earned Cashback. So happy and so grateful to everyone that can make all this possible.

Gregory S. Lagios

Dear marketamerica.com + shop.com:

My wife Kymberly and I are building a new home in the Lakes Region of NH. We have saved thousands and thousands of dollars, and have earned a lot from our Cashback Program.

This shopping experience alone has made us even more of a believer than we already were.

Thank you marketamerica.com + shop.com!

Tim Banach

Our television recently went out so we decided to shop for a new TV. We found a package that included a Blu-Ray DVD player and four sets of 3D glasses since the TV was a 3D version. The TV was from Walmart.com for $727 with free site to store shipping. When I called our local Wal-Mart, they had the same package for $898.

Overall, I saved $171 plus I got over $14 Cashback because I went through marketamerica.com!

Check out these great testimonials from other satisfied shoppers!!!

I was looking for a Mobility Scooter for my wife, and from comparison shopping I found the manufacturer, model and pricing from SHOP.COM. This was before the integration, so I went to marketamerica.com, put the make and model in the search, got the list of stores with their Cashback and purchased it through Drugstore.com. Received 2% ($24) Cashback from MA, free shipping and 5% ($60) Drugstore.com cash. The rest of the sites had the 2% Cashback, but no free shipping and no site Cashback. The manufacturer sold them with no Cashback and about $70 in shipping costs. Best deal going!

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Hi!

I went to my favorite store DSW after seeing some great shoes a friend bought there. Her purchase was two pairs of shoes for $110. I purchased three pairs of shoes, got free shipping next day, my total was $101.00, and got 4% Cashback!!!!!

It is totally worth it!

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I went to Shop Partners, then went to Staples.com for office supplies. Here is what I saved:

• $7 on paper (coupon)
• $25 off my order (coupon with purchase of $100 or more)
• A FREE digital video camera (coupon with purchase of $100 or more)
• FREE shipping
• 2% Cashback!!!

DID YOU READ WHAT I JUST SAID!!!! I got $32 off my total, a free digital video camera with my order, and 2% Cashback all because I went to the Market America website!!! WOW!!

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Dear Market America/ SHOP.COM:

We just wanted to say how much we love Freeshipping.com!! We do a lot of purchasing online and this has been a huge savings on our shipping costs. We have always received our refunds in an extremely short period of time with absolutely no problems. Partnering with this company has been a huge advantage and cost savings for us and we would highly recommend it to everyone who shops online.

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Thanks again. That’s really nice being able to compare prices…in addition to the Garmin, I was able to get a video camera—originally $200 but I got it for $100 :)

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Hello,

I was “window” shopping for knee-high casual leather boots on Black Friday. I saw a pair of boots that I liked in a store but I knew my SHOP.COM portal could do better than the $150 price. So I did a search on SHOP.COM.

My comparison search found a similar pair at a partner store, Endless.com. Though the price was shown at $178, when I saw 11% cash back, I clicked on it. It was already reduced to $143, then there was a 30% off hot deal and FREE shipping. My total price was $96. If I deduct the Cashback, my cost is $85.

My next purchase was for a gift for my husband. He expressed an interest in a Skycaddie golf GPS. After doing a comparison search, I went to Golfsmith where I saw a hot deal for 20% off and free shipping. The item I selected was already marked down from $429 to $199. I paid $159 and got 2% Cashback.

Two great SHOP.COM experiences and it’s just the beginning of my holiday shopping.

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Loren Ridinger, Creator of Motives® by Loren Ridinger, Announces Online Search Seeking the Next Model for Motives Cosmetics

Loren Ridinger, creator of Motives® by Loren Ridinger (http://www.motivescosmetics.com), announced today that the 2012 Motives model search has officially begun. Motives is holding an online search, seeking the next model for the cosmetic line. The contest will identify one female over 18 years of age who will appear in Motives promotional materials, print and online advertising, as well as make special live appearances on behalf of the brand.

“We are really excited to launch our second annual Motives model search,” said Loren Ridinger. “Motives continues to grow at a rapid pace and the Motives model search is a great way to include those who love Motives into the future of the brand. We can’t wait to see all the amazing submissions and pick the next Motives model sensation,” said Ridinger.

A panel of judges from Motives Cosmetics will choose the winner in early January 2012. The winner will appear on stage at the 2012 Market America World Conference (http://www.marketamerica.com), February 2-4, at the Americans Airlines Arena in Miami, FL in front of 25,000 people. This appearance will serve as the official launch for the new face of the makeup line.

For complete entry details, please visit 2012 Motives® Model Search. The contest started December 5th and concludes December 31st.

ABOUT MOTIVES® BY LOREN RIDINGER
Motives® by Loren Ridinger, through revolutionary cutting edge technology, is a world leader in the customized cosmetics industry. Motives® is worn by some of today’s hottest celebrities and is a favorite of makeup artists, models and photographers. Motives® by Loren Ridinger strives to empower people everywhere to look and feel beautiful inside and out, while providing thousands of consultants worldwide with an opportunity to live the lifestyle they have always dreamed of. For more information visit http://www.motivescosmetics.com and Creator Loren Ridinger’s blog, My Fashion Cents at http://www.myfashioncents.com and Loren’s World, a lifestyle and empowerment website at http://www.lorensworld.com.