The more I read, the more I see and am reminded about “wolves in sheeps clothing”.  And then today, as I’m reading the latest Press Release/Statement to these latest charges and then reading the follow up by this Barry Minkow guy, it’s painfully obvious how this Minkow guy is turning the words around.

And as I’m reading Barry Minkow’s latest, I’m thinking “Why is this guy doing this?’  I’m also thinking about Herbalife in 1985 and how Mark Hughes and only a few hundred distributors knew the charges were only an obsticle, something someone put up to try to take the company down (for what ever reason).  For what ever reason I’m having a hard time putting into words what I want to say but what I’m trying to say is that this is the wave, the one of many waves, every company goes through and THIS is the wave that either makes or breaks the distributors and/or the company.

If you read up on this guy, unfortunately, there have been a few good and not so good companies he’s gone after the same as he’s going after Herbalife right now.  I say unfortunately because some good companies didn’t fair so well maybe because those who were only IN the company didn’t fair so well either?  It’s okay though.  The last wave we went through when we lost Mark Hughes was tough, and unfortunately we lost some people we thought had Herbalife IN them but what we gained from the experience was so much more than what we lost, we know now why they say this industry will “train you to become a millionaire”.

There are some who are IN Herbalife, and then there are some who have Herbalife IN them.  This kind of wave is when YOU will know where you and others stand.  I’ve been through a few of these in one form or another since I started in 1995 and although they hurt a few times and I didn’t understand a few times, knowing now that THIS is actually not a bad thing and is part of the process, it does help to make it through.  Why?

Because in the end, it just all works out and when the market sees that Herbalife is a top notch company that can stand up to anything anyone throws at it, others will see that we ARE the company and product of choice.

Oh, by the way, I read this about this guy today which answered my question for me “why is he doing this?”

May 23   NEW YORK (Reuters) -
Barry Minkow, founder of the institute, has $50,000 invested in Herbalife “put” options, betting that the company’s shares will fall.

Minkow, a San Diego pastor who served more than seven years in jail for stock fraud, now works to uncover fraud through the institute. He has a history of criticizing Los Angeles-based Herbalife.

Minkow said in a telephone interview that his bet that the company’s shares will fall was only intended to finance his investigation.

What do you think his motive is?  Beware of wolves in sheeps clothing, yea.

Oh, by the way, did you SEE this?

Herbalife Joins Townsend Bell, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Start your engines

This up-coming weekend May 24 - 25, 2008 is the 92nd running of the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” the Indianapolis 500 , and Herbalife will be right in the middle of the action with our new sponsorship of Townsend Bell and the #99 William Rast Race Team. Townsend, a devout user of Herbalife products, qualified in the 12 th position and has been running some of the fastest practice times all week.

In addition to our normal car placements on Townsend’s helmet and upper quarter panel (see attached photos), we have secured some additional logo placements for exposure on Townsend’s in-car camera. Throughout the broadcast, we should get to see a number of shots of the Herbalife logo.

This years Indy 500 will be one of the biggest worldwide racing events of the year. Nearly 300,000 people will watch the race live from Indianapolis Speedway and the broadcast will reach more than 60 countries around the globe.

Here are all the relevant details. Who do you know that you can tell to tune in and watch out for the Herbalife logo and cheer on and support the Team Herbalife car?

92nd Indianapolis 500
Sunday, May 25th at 1:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)
US Broadcast – ABC
International Broadcast – ESPNTeam Information
#99 William Rast
Dryer and Reinbold Racing
Staring Position – Row 4, Position 12

For more information: http://www.indy500.com
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Karen Umstattd
www.KarenUmstattd.com
Proud Member Of Team Herbalife Since 1995

Coming off a stellar season that culminated in the prestigious 2007 USA CRITS Individual and Team Championship, the TOSHIBA-Santo Professional Cycling Team presented by Herbalife returns in 2008 with an enhanced program featuring new riders and a host of dynamic new partnerships.

The Full Story:   http://www.ppolnews.com/?id=82866&keys=toshiba-bicycling-Criterium

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Herbalife is a total wellness company offering high-quality weight-loss, nutritional and personal-care products. Our products are sold by a team of more than one-million independent Distributors in more than 65 countries worldwide. To find out more about Herbalife, click here.
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TOSHIBA-Santo managing director Ravi Rajcoomar, is optimistic about these strategic partnerships the team has aligned for the new year: “Our focus is to be one of the best teams in the Western Hemisphere and provide a strong marketing value to our partners while delivering the best athletic achievements possible. We have increased our commitment through staffing, infrastructure, diverse marketing programs, and the addition of key riders to the roster that bolster our philosophy identifying talent early and of growing from within. We are very excited to be working with our marketing partners and welcoming a few new ones into our racing family. We applaud each of our partners who are deeply committed to our program and to the sport. We are also very excited about our new team members each of whom brings a unique skill set to support our dynamic group of returning talent. We look forward to racing.”

HERBALIFE LTD has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.

Title: AYSO and Herbalife Announce Breakthrough Sponsor AgreementDate: 1/22/2008 12:52:00 PM

For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 22, 2008–The American Youth Soccer Organization and Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), a global nutrition and direct selling company, announced a first-ever four-year agreement that makes Herbalife the Official Nutrition Advisor and Official Health and Wellness Provider of the country’s leading youth soccer organization.Similar to Herbalife’s agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer club, the AYSO sponsorship gives Herbalife the rights to display its name and logo on the front of AYSO jerseys, a first for the non-profit national organization. The agreement also includes Herbalife’s presence on the AYSO Web site, signage at games, an on-site presence at national and sectional events, and a nutrition column in Play Soccer, AYSO’s online publication.

“With child obesity on the rise, it is imperative to educate children and their parents about proper nutrition and how to have a healthy, active lifestyle,” said Herbalife Chairman and CEO Michael O. Johnson. “Herbalife is on a mission for nutrition, while AYSO provides children, adolescents and teens an outlet to be active.”

“It’s a natural fit as our two organizations are engaged in improving the health of today’s youth,” said AYSO National President Mike Wade. The AYSO National Board of Directors unanimously approved the agreement. “We’re excited about our partnership with Herbalife and the role we’ll play together to reach out to kids and help educate them and their parents about the importance of healthy choices.”

The AYSO was started in Los Angeles in 1964 with nine teams. Today, the organization has more than 80,000 teams, in 1100 regions serving approximately one million kids located across the U.S. Its activities are based upon its five philosophies: Everyone Plays, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive Coaching, and Good Sportsmanship.

According to the United States Department of Health & Human Services, “Childhood obesity has nearly tripled for adolescents in the past two decades The U.S. government agency points to lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns or a combination of the two as the leading factors in the rise of these frightening statistics.

In July 2006, Herbalife announced the launch of the Herbalife Kids(TM) line of nutrition products that includes shakes and multivitamins with protein, fiber, and 100 percent of key nutrients kids need daily.

About Herbalife

Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) is a global network marketing company that sells weight-management, nutritional supplements and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in 65 countries through a network of 1.7 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children. Please visit Investor Relations for additional financial information.
CONTACT: AYSO
Lynn Berling-Manuel
  AYSO Marketing
310-727-5420
Lynn@ayso.org
or
Herbalife
George Fischer
Sr. Director, Corp. Comm
310-410-9600 x32649
georgef@herbalife.com

SOURCE: Herbalife Ltd.

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