International Business News - Maker http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Some may say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," but a Do-it-Yourself guru known only as Mr. Jalopy puts a new spin on the worn out phrase as he heads up an unlikely phenomenon called the Maker Movement. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/122544-maker-movement.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/mr-jalopy-gets-the-maker-movement-up-and-running.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/mr-jalopy-gets-the-maker-movement-up-and-running.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:59:36 EDT WHAT: Steve Warshak, founder of Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison. CASE: Federal prosecutors accused the company of bilking customers out of more than $400 million with deceptive ads, manipulated credit card transactions and refusal to accept returns or cancel orders. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080827/summary-box-sentencing-in-enzyte-case.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:14:03 EDT A business owner convicted of defrauding customers seeking male sexual enhancement products and a variety of herbal supplements was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080827/ohio-company-owner-gets-25-years-in-fraud-case.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:09:29 EDT A federal appeals court said Friday the owner of a company that distributes male sexual enhancement pills had no legal standing to challenge government efforts to obtain his private e-mails. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080711/owner-of-ohio-company-loses-fight-over-e-mail.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:49:20 EDT Will & Baumer Inc., once one of the country's premier makers of religious candles, will end 153 years of business in upstate New York, forced south by rising costs and church consolidations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080613/longtime-upstate-ny-candle-company-moving-to-tenn.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:43:29 EDT A company that distributes male sexual enhancement products and herbal supplements--and whose president was found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud for its marketing techniques--says it is looking for a new identity. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080529/enzyte-maker-looking-for-new-image.htm Thu, 29 May 2008 14:40:45 EDT Federal environmental regulators say a paint and stain manufacturer in Newburyport has paid a $266,800 penalty for selling products containing chemicals that had not been properly registered. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080509/paint-stain-maker-valspar-penalized-by-epa.htm Fri, 09 May 2008 12:55:32 EDT University of Wisconsin-Madison has canceled a licensing contract with New Era Cap Co., citing allegations of discrimination and anti-union activity at one of its factories. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080128/uw-madison-cuts-ties-with-cap-company.htm Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:39:27 EST The maker of the Today Sponge, once lampooned on "Seinfeld" when the contraceptive disappeared from stores, has filed for bankruptcy. Synova Healthcare Group Inc. has asked the federal bankruptcy court in Delaware for Chapter 11 protection and said it will sell its businesses to pay off debt. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20071219/today-sponge-maker-files-for-bankruptcy.htm Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:36:33 EST The maker of the Today Sponge, once lampooned on "Seinfeld" when the contraceptive was pulled from stores, has filed for bankruptcy. Synova Healthcare Group Inc. has asked the federal bankruptcy court in Delaware for Chapter 11 protection and said it will sell its businesses to pay off debt. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20071219/today-spongemaker-files-for-bankruptcy.htm Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:17:31 EST