September 26, 2005

WHY MY SON WENT BAD; Trouble Began With Adoption, Self-Help Guru Says

WHY MY SON WENT BAD; Trouble Began With Adoption, Self-Help Guru Says

Boston Herald | September 25, 2005

  • Self-help sage Kevin Trudeau has become as famous for his best- selling "Natural Cures" as he is infamous for his criminal past - and now the Lynn native and his mom explain why.
  • Her billionaire ex-con son's flimflams are deep-rooted in his anger over being adopted, Mary Trudeau revealed to the Herald.
  • "I had major insecurities," Kevin Trudeau, 42, admitted about the adoption he accidentally learned about at age 12 from a cousin.

Emeril Returns to Shop at Home for All New Two-Day Event; Food Network Chef to Demo New Recipes, New Kitchenware Live September 24 and 25

Business Wire | September 23, 2005

  • Food Network celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse returns to Shop At Home Network with a 'BAM!'
  • A third From Emeril's Kitchen Shop At Home event is slated for the holiday season.
  • All products featured on From Emeril's Kitchen are hand-picked favorites of the chef, many of which he uses regularly on his top-rated Food Network show, Emeril Live!

Move Over TiVo, Moxi's Box Muscles Onto the DVR Scene

St. Louis Post-Dispatch | September 23, 2005

  • Sep. 23--KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Charter Communications Inc. may be central to Paul G. Allen's vision of a "wired world," where communications, entertainment and information are linked in a user-friendly environment.
  • Digeo Inc., maker of the Moxi Media Center, lags TiVo and other manufacturers in penetrating the market for digital video recorders.
  • But Moxi is making a big splash with some cable customers, because it's easy to use and packed with features.

M.A.G. Manufacturing Expects Accelerated Growth With the Debut of Kleer Drain on QVC

Backchannelmedia | September 26, 2005

  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- M.A.G. Manufacturing Company announced today that the award-winning Kleer Drain will be sold on the shopping network, QVC. Kleer Drain will be featured during the highly popular "Weekend Projects" segment that is scheduled to air on September 28, 2005 at 5:00 PM EDT.
  • Kleer Drain, which is the first revolution in plumbing products in a generation, looks like a cross between a plunger and a bicycle pump.
  • Kleer Drain works instantly and can be used on any toilet, sink, shower, bathtub or outdoor drain.

Verizon Turns on TV Service ; Texas Town Now Has Phone Giant's Video Plan; Virginia Ranks High on Hook-Up List

Richmond Times - Dispatch | September 23, 2005

  • Sometime in the future, Verizon Communications Inc. hopes to send out a message to many Virginians: You can buy TV programming from a telephone company.
  • Keller, Texas, yesterday became the first town in the country to receive Verizon's video services.
  • Take a peek at the next states on Verizon's hook-up list: California, Florida and Virginia.

Live From Grantham Lincolnshire, the Future for the UK Retail Sector: The UK's First In-Store TV Shopping Channel

Backchannelmedia | September 26, 2005

  • LONDON, September 22/PRNewswire/ -- As high-street retailers continue to struggle, Grantham-based Downtown, the largest single-site garden centre and department store in Europe has been bucking the trend and has found an unprecedented way to further accelerate that success.
  • On October 1st 2005, the retailer will launch Downtown Superstore TV, a shopping channel, which will broadcast live on Sky channel 640 from a 2000 sq ft glass sided studio located in the middle of the store's 25 acre complex at Gonerby Moor near Grantham.
  • Downtown, and Superstore TV, a retail merchandising company, which owns a dedicated TV channel, spotted the opportunity to combine forces and offer both companies' huge product ranges through a dedicated shopping channel - Downtown Superstore TV. In so doing, Downtown has found an extremely cost effective solution to expansion challenges.

President's letter notes growth of revenues, expansion of Sucanon distribution in Mexico, infomercial advertising budget mentioned

Backchannelmedia | September 26, 2005

  • VANCOUVER, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the Quarterly Report issued by Biotech Holdings (the "Company", BIO: TSX.V, BIOHF: OTCBB) for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 and the Company's press release on August 5, 2005, the Company reported Sucanon sales revenues of $123,411 Cdn ($99,904 US), versus no revenues in the same quarter a year earlier.
  • The Company also reported, in the President's letter to shareholders, that Sucanon revenues in July were $124,974 Cdn ($102,036 US), more than double Sucanon revenues in the preceding month.
  • The President's letter also stated that, since the end of the quarter, the Company has started sales of Sucanon through Costco Mexico.

Verizon Fires First Shot in Battle With Charter for TV Customers

St. Louis Post-Dispatch | September 24, 2005

  • Sep. 24--Verizon Communications unveiled its interactive television service in a Dallas suburb this week, pricing it below what satellite dish vendors and cable provider Charter Communications charge.
  • Charter, based in Town and Country, has countered by offering a discount package of high-speed Internet and digital-cable service in the town, Keller, Texas.
  • The skirmish between Charter and Verizon could presage a battle between SBC and Charter in St. Louis.

Deutsch Inc. Chairman Donny Deutsch Formalizes Succession Plan--Names Linda Sawyer CEO; Sawyer Makes First Formal Announcement and Names Co-Presidents in NY and LA Offices

Business Wire | September 23, 2005

  • Deutsch Inc. Chairman Donny Deutsch, 47, announced today, "As we map out a blueprint for the continued growth of Deutsch Inc., I'm pleased to name Linda Sawyer Chief Executive Officer.
  • Effective immediately, Mr. Deutsch will relinquish his CEO title and continue as Chairman of Deutsch Inc.
  • In her new role, she will lead Deutsch key management on larger, strategic initiatives, providing counsel and guidance while managing the organization's resources in order to develop, nurture and poise the Agency for continued growth, both domestically and internationally.

Jennifer Bussell Appointed Strategy Director of Euro RSCG 4D New York

Backchannelmedia | September 26, 2005

  • NEW YORK, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Jane Barratt, Managing Director of Euro RSCG 4D New York announced today that Jennifer Bussell has been named to the newly-created position of Strategy Director at the local New York City office of Euro RSCG 4D New York.
  • "In her new role, Jennifer is responsible for building strategies that lead to great creative, and great results for our clients.
  • Commented Alex Bombeck, President of Digital, Euro RSCG 4D New York, "With Euro RSCG 4D handling an increasing number of integrated clients, Jennifer's extensive background in both digital and general experience was crucial."