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Name: Richerd
Country: South Korea
Metro: Pusan
Gender: Male
Interests: Writing music, playing the acoustic guitar, whistling random tunes, & flying on rollerblades!
Expertise: Contagious Laughter
Occupation: Brand Partner; Maestro
Industry: Health & Wellness; Education
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| The Verve Nerve! Vemma's revolutionary energy drink, Verve, is like no other competitor --- "so healthy it's sick! "You are what you eat," the old adage goes. But what if you are what you drink. If you're like hundreds of thousands of Americans, sugary soft drinks and caffeine-loaded energy drink are fueling your extra-long workweeks. The result is an exhausted and increasingly overfed yet undernourished society. Vemma, an Arizona-based nutritional supplement company, offers a viable alternative that hopes to come to the rescue.
Click here for more information on getting paid with Vemma Verve
Vemma Meets Verve -
The cutting-edge hybrid marketing company has made a name for itself through its flavorful liquid supplement called Vemma, boasting ingredients that contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Developed by one of the country's leading nutritional product formulators, Dr. Yibing Wang, Vemma offers more than 65 plant-sourced minerals, organic, glyconutrient-rich aloe vera and decaffeinated organic green tea. Packing an extra is mangosteen; widely know in the scientific community as the "queen of fruits" for its high antioxidant levels.
Dr. Wang spent many months developing Vemma. His exhausted research, including numerous overseas quests for the finest quality ingredients, resulted in one of the most powerful liquid nutritional products anywhere.
Now, Vemma has the clinical studies to prove it. While dietary supplement companies are not required to fund research studies on their products, Vemma chose to submit its proprietary Vemma formula for evaluation by an unbiased research facility. Dr. Boxin Ou at Brunswick Laboratories, an independent contract laboratory, set out to prove the scope of Vemma's efficacy and bioavailability. The two studies, which were completed in December 2007, used randomized double-blind placebo studies to measure Vemma's bio-absorption rate of vitamins, antioxidant potency and specific plant nutrients, as well as the effect of Vemma on one segment of the body's immune system--T helper cells. "The studies showed positive and significant changes in nutrient absorption and body chemistry," Dr. Wang says. "As a scientist, I am very pleased with the results." These studies enable us not only to say Vemma is a powerful, bio-available beverage with multiple health benefits, but it enables us to prove it.
The Vemma formula's blend of clinically studied ingredients creates a simple, powerful and comprehensive daily nutrition program that can help with overall vitality and well-being.
Taking its successful formula one step further, Vemma has now created a revolutionary new product--Verve, a dietary supplement containing all the healthy benefits of Vemma with the additional boost of an energy blend. This edgy energy drink, formulated by Dr. Wang, comprises 2 ounces of Vemma, 6 ounces of ultra-purified sparkling water and a specially formulated energy blend.
Containing the equivalent of about an apple and a half of the natural fruit sugar fructose, Verve also offers a zero-calorie, sugar-free version. To ensure all the healthy ingredients in Verve remain intact until delivery, the can is equipped with a special protective liner to preserve all the benefits of the drink until consumption.
A healthy energy drink? It may sound like an oxymoron, but Vemma has accomplished such a feat with Verve.
Popularity Of Energy Drinks
- According to industry consulting firm Beverage Marketing, energy drink sales have increased nearly 700 percent since 2001 and account for $5.6 billion domestic market. This product genre is popular among nearly all demographics, but is especially popular among the teen, 20- and 30- something age brackets. Why? In a word, convenience. "Functionally speaking, the key driver behind the growth of this market is the convenience and popularity of energy drinks as a functional delivery system." according to a December 2007 consumer report by Packaged Facts.
But, the increased consumption of some popular energy drinks by teens and young adults has caused concern among health officials. These energy drinks, unlike Vemma's Verve, are packed with sugar (some up to 90 grams per can) and caffeine, two ingredients that can wreak havoc on developing bodies when consumed in excess.
But Verve is a healthy alternative for those younger consumers. "We want to positively impact the health of the next generation," say Vemma Founder and President BK Boreyko. "We want to give this market what they want as far as an energy drink and taste, but we also want to provide nutrition, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants." For some teenagers, this will be the healthiest thing they do all day.
For The Next Generation
- The Centers for Disease Control, through its National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, found that the number of overweight children ages 6 to 11 increased from 4 to 13 percent between 1965 and 1999. Similarly, the number of overweight adolescents ages 12 to 19 increased from 5 to 14 percent. As the statistics rise, health experts worry that a healthy diet is becoming increasingly rare for many children and youths. Like the baby boomer generation, supplementation is an effective option for children and adolescents, but convincing these age groups to chew a nasty tasting multivitamin or swallow a handful of pills can be tricky.
BK believes that Verve is one of the most effective tools to fill the teenage nutritional gap. "The Vemma formula can reach millions of energy drink consumers who never thought about supplementing before the introduction of Verve," he says. "Judging from the numbers of positive phone calls I'm getting and the great buzz energy drinks are receiving, Verve could be one of the biggest products we've ever seen."
In developing the product, BK considered what effect the popularity of sugary soft drinks and energy drinks may have on the health of the youngest members of the American population. "Teenage obesity and diabetes have soared over the last five years, and during that same period energy drink sales have absolutely exploded into a more than $5 billion domestic market," BK says. "So I decided that we needed to have a healthy alternative for these kids--something that their parents would be happy to see them drinking and something the kids will embrace as a cool, hip product."
Effective Advertising
- Taking an already popular product category--energy drinks--and adding a healthy twist is an intriguing way to incorporate vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants into the diet of a generation that already has a strong affection for energy drinks. Getting that product into the hands of those teenagers, however, is a different challenge entirely. Today's teenagers are constantly bombarded by information overload. BusinessWeek reports that 15- to 18- olds spend an average of nearly seven hours a day using media entertainment, such as watching television, playing video games and surfing the Internet, exposing them to innumerable advertisements. "Kids filter through what they respond to by how it's delivered," BK says.
A Packaged Fact consumer report points to unique forms of marketing as the key to reaching these audiences. "Attractive and evocative packaging, guerrilla tactics and other alternative marketing practices will be important tools for marketing the nature of energy drink brands," according to the report.
"That's exciting news because this tells me we're right on target," BK says. "We have phenomenal-looking packaging and unique, hybrid forms for marketing our products. Together, these two elements make it as easy as possible for Vemma members to share Verve with every generation."
The "MySpace Generation," as the pre-teen and teenaged population has been dubbed because of their reliance on Internet socializing, is proof that word-of-mouth advertising is still effective, "This age group is connected through virtual social networks, such as Facebook, MySpace and the like," BK says. "The term networking has never been more powerful than it is in this up-and-coming age group. They are connected like never before on a global basis.
For Vemma and its energy drink, Verve, this means more then just selling a product, but also providing a growing business opportunity for teenagers who previously would've been deemed unlikely business owners. Teens 14 to 17 are allowed to start their own Vemma businesses with notarized parental authorization. This new age bracket opens a door for Vemma and new avenues for teens often limited to minimum-wage jobs and struggling to balance school and work. "A kid talking to his buddies about an energy drink that's good for them and can make them money gets through far more effectively than any television, radio or print ad would; not even a sponsorship with Extreme Games," BK says.
Sharing The Mission Of Health
- BK is driven to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Together with the Vemma team, he has created an energy drink that can positively affect the health of consumers--through Verve's healthful ingredients--while providing opportunity for financial gain to members through the revolutionary sales system of the Verve product. They call it "hybrid marketing," a unique blend of retail marketing and network marketing.
"One of the advantages to being a member of our company is that we have a singular formula focus," BK says. "We have more than one product, but we have a single formula. Because of this, there's not a lot of training required. The focus, once you've learned the fundamentals, is how the member chooses to distribute the product." This distribution option, whether through personal sales or vending machines in large arenas, allows members who sell Verve a business advantage that few companies in the industry can offer.
Now, the development of the Verve product and its corresponding mission of wellness, BK is confident that the future for Vemma is limitless. "It's not what we've done or where we've been, but where we really want to go that matters," he says. "Verve is the most exciting product that I have ever held in my hand; it's massively consumable and the clinically studied formula is going to take our mission of promoting health to places we've never gone before."
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After seeing the butterfly enjoy the fragrance of that yellow rose, my envy could no longer remain just a thought. 
Naturally, I spent the past couple of hours driving to Westwood to buy my friend a yellow rose. As I stood in line @ the florist, people walking by must've noticed my impeccable smile because I received a few of the same comments & stares from these totally random strangers. ~lol~
I was thinking.. Isn't the receiver of a flower gift supposed to be the happy person? Actually, I learned today that giving feels a thousand times better than getting!
   
People might ask me WHY a yellow rose? Well, I spent some time researching the meaning behind roses AFTER stopping by Pavilions on my way home from Hollywood last night. There were SO MANY different colors & combinations thereof for the ever popular rose, yah? ~lol~ I asked an Asian lady nearby if she knew what the colors meant, but she was of no help, so I left w/o buying any flower(s). I knew that a red rose meant LOVE & a black rose meant DEATH, but the other colors, I wasn't too sure about, so here's the copy & paste & edited version of the webpage I visited to learn more about rose color meanings:
Rose
~colors & meanings~
Our Rose Colors and Meanings guide contains helpful hints about the meaning associated with the colors of roses and other rose information. As one of the most enduring symbols for love and appreciation, it's no surprise that roses are among the most admired and evocative of flowers. Our comprehensive guide to the colors and meanings of roses is your resource for rose interpretation.
Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
Read More - Meaning of Red Roses
As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.
Read More - Meaning of Pink Roses
The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.
Read More - Meaning of Yellow Roses
White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.
Read More - Meaning of White Roses
With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance. A bouquet of orange roses will send a meaningful message.
Read More - Meaning of Orange Roses
The unique beauty of the lavender rose has captured many hearts and imaginations. With their fantastical appearance, lavender roses are a perfect symbol of enchantment. The lavender rose is also traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight.
Read More - Meaning of Lavender Roses
We created "Rose Colors and Meanings" to help you choose which roses to send to your friends and loved ones. With information about the meaning of rose colors, you can say it all when you send roses. To learn more about the meaning and color of each rose, click on the rose guide link where you can read the entire article.
Send roses, tulips, lilies and other flowers fresh from the fields at ProFlowers.com
Rose Traditions & Meanings
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| *2nd delay edit w/ digital camera*
*1st delay edit AFTER rain delay from yesterday @ 8:56pm*
THIS is a camshot from the back of my .:R earlier today. By the way, I sold the spare passenger's side tail for $100 shipped @ about $15 for shipping & $3.20 in paypal fees. Basically, I bought the pair for $100 shipped & sold the spare for the EXACT same! :] I feel that a congrats are in order for yours truly! ~lol~ THANK ME! THANK ME!
*below is the original entry from January 4, 2008 @ 5:31pm*
If anyone has seen me driving in SoCA or parked anywhere in L.A., you might've noticed that my driver's side tail light lens has been cracked for about a month. 
For that reason, I had to buy a replacement tail light on vwvortex.com (note: which the below UPS receipt is for):
These are the seller's photos (thank you very much IAmJustin123) of the Hella™ Smoked Tail Lights:
Two days ago, I received the following *ex-pec-ted* package: 
About 2 hours ago, I had it installed, but due to the rain, I will need to take pictures of the finished job when it's electronically feasible.
[rain delay]
In the mean time, something brighter to look at is.. the fact that I ONLY paid $64.60 ($100 - $35.40 for shipping) for a pair of these über tail lights! 
If any VDub enthusiast is able to find new ones on the Internet, he/she would have to fork anywhere from $265.50 - $400 (directly from germany) for these pups! | | |
| I've met a girl that makes me smile.
Surprisingly, it's been awhile.
For her, I'd give my all in all.
Anything good, she does befall.
Moments of bliss are what I feel.
Oh, what I'd give for her appeal!
I ask myself, "What shall I do?"
'Specially cuz that girl is you!
Copyright Richerd Lee 2008. All rights reserved.
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