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'''Todd Harkins''' (born [[October 8]], 1968 in [[Cleveland, Ohio|Cleveland]], [[Ohio]]) is a retired [[United States|American]] professional [[ice hockey]] player who played 48 [[National Hockey League]] games for the [[Calgary Flames]] and [[Hartford Whalers]]. Harkins was drafted by the Flames in the 2nd round, 42nd overall in the [[1988 NHL Entry Draft]]. |
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'''Guthy-Renker Corporation''' is a direct-response marketer known primarily for selling products in the United States via [[infomercial]]s. However, the company now sells products direct to consumer through many media channels (TV, print, radio, web) through offices in many countries ([[Japan]], [[Australia]], [[Germany]], [[People's Republic of China|China]], [[Canada]], [[United Kingdom|UK]]). Based in Palm Desert, the company is named after its 2 founders, Bill Guthy and Greg Renker. <ref>[http://www.guthy-renker.com Bios]</ref> According to their website, "Established in 1988, Guthy-Renker is today one of the world's largest insoluble direct response television companies with sales of more than $1.3 Billion per year and an average annual growth rate of 25% over the last 10 years."<ref>[http://www.guthy-renker.com/ Company Overview]</ref> |
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==Playing career== |
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Harkins played three seasons of college hockey for [[Miami University]], recording 44 points in 40 games in 1989–90. The following season, he turned pro, spending most of the next four seasons in the Flames farm system. Harkins made his NHL debut in [[1991–92 NHL season|1991–92]], appearing in five games with the Flames. The following season, he appeared in 15 more games with Calgary. Late in the [[1993–94 NHL season|1993–94]] season, Harkins was dealt to the Whalers, where he appeared in 28 more NHL games. Harkins was then relegated to the minor leagues until he went over to Europe in 1997, playing first in the [[Germany|German]] [[Deutsche Eishockey-Liga]], and then the [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[National League A|Nationalliga A]]. He retired from professional hockey in 2001. |
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Harkins represented the [[American national men's hockey team|United States]] in the [[Ice Hockey World Championships]] twice: in 1992, and 1995. |
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==Products== |
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In 1993, Harkins also played [[inline hockey]] for the [[Utah Rollerbees]] of the [[Roller Hockey International]], scoring 14 goals and 21 points in nine games. |
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*[[Proactiv Solution]] - [[Acne]] treatment |
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*Principal Secret - Beauty treatment created by [[Victoria Principal]] |
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*Meaningful Beauty - Beauty treatment created by [[Cindy Crawford]] and Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh |
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*Youthful Essence - Microdermabrasion system created by [[Susan Lucci]] |
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*Natural Advantage - Anti-Aging treatment created by [[Jane Seymour (actress)|Jane Seymour]] |
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*Sheer Cover - Mineral make-up created by [[Leeza Gibbons]] |
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*Burt Sugarman's [[The Midnight Special (TV series)|The Midnight Special]] - DVD compilations |
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*Winsor [[Pilates]] - Home exercise program |
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*The Best of [[The Dean Martin Show]] and The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts - DVD compilations. |
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*[[The Carol Burnett Show]] Collector's Edition - DVD compilations. |
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*Supreme Pilates - Home exercise program with [[Elle MacPherson]] |
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*Wen Haircare System - haircare products |
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*Malibu Pilates Chair |
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==Criticism== |
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In order to take advantage of their advertised prices over future shipments, customers are usually asked to join a subscription based club, something that is disclosed in their TV ads but sometimes missed by consumers. |
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<ref> [http://ripoffreport.com/searchresults.asp?q1=ALL&q4=&q6=&q3=&q2=&q7=&searchtype=0&submit2=Search%21&q5=proactiv ProActiv Complaints at Ripoffreport.com]</ref><ref>http://www.allbusiness.com/crime-law/criminal-offenses-cybercrime/5968871-1.html</ref> |
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<ref>[http://search.complaints.com/search?btnG=Search%2BComplaints.com&output=xml_no_dtd&sort=date%253AD%253AL%253Ad1&client=complaints&oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&proxystylesheet=complaints&site=complaints&q=proactiv ProActiv Complaints at Complaints.com]</ref> |
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== Achievements == |
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Guthy-Renker Celebrates Top Honors at Annual Awards Ceremony <ref>http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080926/laf016.html?.v=101</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{hockeydb|2153}} |
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*[http://www.guthy-renker.com/ Official Web site] |
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*{{legendsofhockey|10610}} |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:American ice hockey players]] |
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[[Category:Calgary Flames draft picks]] |
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[[Category:Calgary Flames players]] |
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[[Category:Carolina Monarchs players]] |
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[[Category:Chicago Wolves players]] |
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[[Category:Düsseldorfer EG players]] |
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[[Category:Eisbären Berlin players]] |
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[[Category:Fort Wayne Komets players]] |
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[[Category:Hartford Whalers players]] |
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[[Category:Houston Aeros (IHL) players]] |
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[[Category:Miami RedHawks ice hockey players]] |
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[[Category:Nationalliga A players]] |
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[[Category:Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL) players]] |
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[[Category:Roller Hockey International players]] |
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[[Category:Saint John Flames players]] |
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[[Category:Salt Lake Golden Eagles players]] |
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[[Category:Schwenningen Wild Wings players]] |
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[[Category:Springfield Indians players]] |
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Revision as of 07:42, 13 October 2008
Todd Harkins (born October 8, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played 48 National Hockey League games for the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers. Harkins was drafted by the Flames in the 2nd round, 42nd overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Harkins played three seasons of college hockey for Miami University, recording 44 points in 40 games in 1989–90. The following season, he turned pro, spending most of the next four seasons in the Flames farm system. Harkins made his NHL debut in 1991–92, appearing in five games with the Flames. The following season, he appeared in 15 more games with Calgary. Late in the 1993–94 season, Harkins was dealt to the Whalers, where he appeared in 28 more NHL games. Harkins was then relegated to the minor leagues until he went over to Europe in 1997, playing first in the German Deutsche Eishockey-Liga, and then the Swiss Nationalliga A. He retired from professional hockey in 2001.
Harkins represented the United States in the Ice Hockey World Championships twice: in 1992, and 1995.
In 1993, Harkins also played inline hockey for the Utah Rollerbees of the Roller Hockey International, scoring 14 goals and 21 points in nine games.
External links
- Todd Harkins career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Todd Harkins biography at Legends of Hockey (archived)
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Categories:
- 1968 births
- Living people
- American ice hockey players
- Calgary Flames draft picks
- Calgary Flames players
- Carolina Monarchs players
- Chicago Wolves players
- Düsseldorfer EG players
- Eisbären Berlin players
- Fort Wayne Komets players
- Hartford Whalers players
- Houston Aeros (IHL) players
- Miami RedHawks ice hockey players
- Nationalliga A players
- Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL) players
- Roller Hockey International players
- Saint John Flames players
- Salt Lake Golden Eagles players
- Schwenningen Wild Wings players
- Springfield Indians players
- American ice hockey biography stubs