Thursday 31 December 2009

Mike Sherman brings in the New Year with a Bang!

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The Best of 2009 are featured “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” this week and next in a two-part show which includes live performances and interviews from the biggest superstars in the world such as Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Eva Longoria, Quincy Jones, Kim Kardashian, LL Cool J, Fergie, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Fallen, Smokey Robinson, Nelly Furtado, Beyoncé and many many more!

Miami, Fl: This weekend and next, Mike Sherman will be ending 2009 with a Bang and beginning 2010 with a Boom!

Over the next two weeks, many many mega super stars will be appearing on the show, but these are only a fraction of the stars that grace the TV audiences each week on one of the most popular music celebrity-driven TV shows on the planet: “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”.

This year’s end of year show is so jam packed with superstars that it had to be made into two full 30-minute shows, back to back, in consecutive weeks.

Mike explains: “That’s right! I will bring you everything from this past year’s greatest events, like the Grammys, the VMA awards, The Super Bowl, The BET Awards, The AMA awards, plus live concerts from the hottest recording artists in the industry, and fashion shows from the hottest designers in the world!”

One on one interviews, the only way Mike Sherman knows how to do it, up close and personal in his beautiful state-of-the-art studio, smack bang in the center of the sexiest place on the planet, Miami Beach!

“It surely doesn’t get much better than that! Or does it…?” asks Mike.

To top it off, the first episode of 2010 will feature Mike with the ever-so-talented Lady Gaga herself, poolside, at the most gorgeous hotel in the world - the Fontainebleau on New Years Eve!

So tune in this week (and every week), because the guests on this year-end special could easily be the VIP list for next year’s Oscars or the Grammy’s.

Here’s a little taster as to which celebrities are appearing in this week’s show:

P Diddy
Ashley Simpson
Pete Wentz
Quincy Jones
Gloria Estefan (performance)
LL Cool J
Lil Wayne
Rihanna (performance)
Eva Longoria
Ray J & Floyd Mayweather
Keri Hilson
Will I Am
John Legend (performance)
Carmen Electra
Flo Rida
Flavor Flav
Fergie
Pamela Anderson
Jon Secada
Gym Class Heroes
Aventura
Santana (performance)
New Kids
Nicole Richie
Wycliffe
Katy Perry
The Hooters Pageant
Smokey Robinson
Alicia Keys
Michael Jackson
Beyoncé
Brody Jenner
Ed Hardy Swimsuit Fashion Show
Cast of Entourage
Nelly
Joanna Krupa
Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders
Jimmy Fallon
Nelly Furtado
Britney Spears
Shaggy
Bootsy Collins
Kim Kardashian
Mel B
Akon
The Playboy Halloween Party
Robin Thicke
50 Cent
Gov. Charlie Crist
Kelly Rowland
Drake
Joe Perry
Marc Anthony
T Pain
Jo Jo
Timbaland
Russell Simmons
Vin Diesel

“This show will be a spectacular that you definitely do not want to miss!” confirms Mike. “For the best music, lifestyle and fashion, tune in this Saturday night on WBFS/MY33 Miami to see ‘On the Mike with Mike Sherman’. Check your local listings.”

About WFOR/WBFS Miami, Florida:

WFOR-TV/CBS4 and WBFS/My 33 are part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. For local news, sports scores, weather updates, traffic reports, entertainment news and the best video experience available on the internet, 24 hours a day, visit www.CBS4.com. Press contact is Lee Zimmerman (Director of Public Relations), WFOR-TV and WBFS on tel: (305) 639-4426 or e-mail: lzimmerman@cbs.com

About “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”

“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, VIP and red carpet events, concerts, and A-list celebs. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz

For more information, please contact:

Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue
Suite C2-239
Delray Beach
FL 33483
USA

+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv
http://twitter.com/onthemiketv

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Friday 18 December 2009

On The Mike with Mike Sherman Brings Music’s Hottest Superstars to Your Living Room

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Marc Anthony is On the Mike with Mike Sherman

This week: Marc Anthony, Timbaland, T Pain, Joe Perry (Areosmith), Russell Simmons, Brandy, Shakira, Jason Derülo, Jordin Sparks, Flo Rida, plus many many more, with live performances too!

Miami, FL: One of the nation’s premier music/lifestyle television shows – On the Mike with Mike Sherman - does it big in the month of December! Mike has his crew of co-hosts out and about all over south Florida, bringing some of today’s hottest VIP events and live performances from music’s elite to the show.

The first stop is at Landshark Stadium where Mike’s co-host Tina Powers gets exclusive interviews from some of today’s hottest, rock, pop and Latin superstars in the game, such as Latin sensation Marc Anthony, rock legend Joe Perry from the band Aerosmith, and hip hop and pop phenomenon, T Pain plus live performances.

“But the fun doesn’t stop there!” says Mike Sherman. “My co-host, Ana Maria Reyes, visits Timbaland at his private VIP party at the Fountenbleau Hotel on Miami Beach, presented by Verizon Wireless and Blackberry team. Then Ana zips across town and meets up with music mogul and entrepreneur, Russell Simmons, at the Mondrian Hotel with an exclusive interview on how he continues to change the game. And to rap it up, I stop by The Jingle Ball Concert presented by Clear Channel’s Y100 to see some of today’s hottest performances take center stage, like Shakira, Flo Rida, Jordin Sparks, Jason Derülo and many more! So you definitely want to set your DVR and make sure you don’t miss one of the best television shows of the year!”

For the best music, lifestyle and fashion, tune in this Saturday night on WBFS/MY33 Miami to see “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”. Check your local listings.

About WFOR/WBFS Miami, Fl:

WFOR-TV/CBS4 and WBFS/My 33 are part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corporation. CBS4 is “always on.” For local news, sports scores, weather updates, traffic reports, entertainment news and the best video experience available on the web 24 hours a day, go to CBS4.com.
Press contact: Lee Zimmerman, Director of Public Relations,
WFOR-TV and WBFS
Phone: (305) 639-4426
e-mail: lzimmerman@cbs.com

About Mike Sherman Productions

“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show (then called The Mike Sherman Show) debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, concerts, VIP events and A-list celebrities. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz

For more information, please contact:

Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue
Suite C2-239
Delray Beach
FL 33483
USA

+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv
http://twitter.com/onthemiketv

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Tuesday 8 December 2009

Stephen Webster's Mosquito Rings Sell Out in Record Time on ASOS.com

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100% of the profits from the rings will be used to support the charity Malaria No More UK

London
- Stephen Webster’s limited edition mosquito rings are officially this winter’s hottest accessory after selling out on ASOS in under three hours – a new record for the online fashion store. The rings, as seen on the fingers of Victoria Beckham and Erin O'Connor, are now expected to become lasting collectors’ pieces.

Webster, famed for his originality and cutting-edge designs, was originally commissioned by Malaria Awareness Campaign to create a piece of jewellery to highlight the serious issue of malaria among UK travellers and to raise funds for Malaria No More UK. Webster responded to the brief with characteristic flair and glam-rock creativity with a one-of-a-kind fine jewel mosquito ring on sale now for ca. £15K and 660 limited edition replicas, which sold out exclusively on ASOS, at £50 each.

Stephen Webster’s fine jewellery piece, £15k

100% of the profits from the rings will be used to support Malaria No More UK’s first investment in Africa. The project is in Botswana, southern central Africa, where the national government has set an aggressive target to fully eliminate malaria by 2015. Malaria No More UK is supporting this effort and thanks to ASOS customers who purchased a replica ring, life-saving nets will be given out to households who do not yet have one. The nets cost just £5 and protect a mother and her child for up to five years.

Stephen Webster said: “The mosquito ring is both a statement and provocative piece. Yet the message behind the ring has touched everyone who has bought it, of which there are now 660. We are delighted for Malaria No More UK. We made a commitment to fight malaria and we are doing so, one ring at a time.”

Webster’s fine jewellery ring will be sold to the highest private bidder with anticipated retail price of £15K and all proceeds going to Malaria No More UK. The striking piece is fashioned in rhodium plated 18ct white gold, set with ruby cabochons, white diamond pave wings, a silver diamond tail and a black diamond band.

To place a bid for the original fine jewel ring, contact Roz Hunt via info@malarianomore.org.uk. The fine jewel ring is also available for photography. Contact carly@stephenwebster.com to organise.

Victoria Beckham said: “It’s a fabulous statement piece and I’ve loved wearing it. It’s inspiring to see designers like Stephen working the power of fashion to save lives. Malaria is such an important issue, killing more children under five in Africa than any other single disease. I’m crossing my fingers this collaboration will generate loads of buzz and funds for Malaria No More UK.”

Sarah Kline, Executive Director of Malaria No More UK says: “We have been overwhelmed by the response to our first collaboration which will help save thousands of lives in Africa. I hope this project will also act as an important reminder to UK travellers to check whether they need to protect themselves against malaria as they head off for winter holidays.”

Malaria is one of the world’s most serious, preventable health crises and threatens half the world’s population with pregnant women and children the most vulnerable. In the UK, some 1,500 - 2,000 travellers return every year having contracted the disease. For more information about malaria and how you can protect yourself, please visit: www.malarianomore.org.uk and www.malariahotspots.co.uk. To find out if your next holiday destination is a malaria hotspot, text the destination to 07800 000 571.

About Malaria No More UK

Malaria No More UK is committed to ending suffering and death caused by malaria, a preventable disease. Working with governments, corporations and the public, Malaria No More UK combines a powerful blend of funding, advocacy and popular campaigning to achieve the following UN goals:

1) Ensure every man, women and child at risk of malaria in Africa has access to a mosquito net by the end of 2010

2) Put an end to malaria deaths completely by 2015

A £5 donation to Malaria No More UK will purchase, transport and deliver a life-saving bed net to a mother and her child in Africa protecting them for up to five years. 100% funds received by Malaria No More UK are used for malaria prevention and control programmes in Africa. For more information and to donate visit: www.malarianomore.org.uk

About Stephen Webster

Stephen Webster is one of the leading British figures in the fine jewellery and silver design industries. Webster's keen eye for detail, expert craftsmanship and glam-rock attitude has given way to dramatic creations with an eternally chic aesthetic. The unmistakable amalgamation of precious and semi-precious gemstones set in specially treated metals has led Stephen Webster to a three-time win of the “British Luxury Jeweller of the Year” award and winner of “UK Jewellery Brand of the Year” in 2008. Originating from a modest background, Stephen Webster has evolved into a powerful global luxury jewellery brand with over 120 points of sale worldwide in the United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Dubai, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong and over 20 Stephen Webster boutiques internationally. Webster also continues to build his high-profile celebrity following culminating in an alliance with musical artist Christina Aguilera who appears in the brand's new advertising campaign for Stephen Webster Silver. The Stephen Webster brand offers the consumer a true lifestyle experience — one which has been credited with unprecedented demand.

About ASOS.com

Established in June 2000, ASOS.com is the UK's largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 19,400 branded and own label products available and 1000 new lines added each week, ASOS.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, ASOS.com attracts over 5.4 million unique visitors a month and has 2.4 million registered users.

For further information, please contact:
Amy Davies
asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

0207 836 1284
press@asos.com
http://www.asos.com

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Friday 4 December 2009

The American Music Awards 2009 are On the Mike with Mike Sherman

Eva Longoria On the Mike with Mike Sherman

Featuring Jay Z, Day26, Drake, Alicia Keys, Rihanna - plus live performances from Kid Cudi and Santigold from the Diesel:U:Music tour, and to top it off, Eva Longoria rallies for kids with cancer!

Miami, FloridaOn the Mike with Mike Sherman - the premier US music/lifestyle television show - will be front and center of one of music’s most prestigious award shows this Saturday, 5th Dec 09: The American Music Awards.

Santigold in concert

On the Mike’s co-host, Cameron Miller, will be on the red carpet with exclusive interviews from some of today’s most popular artists in music like, Jay Z, Alicia Keys, Day 26, Drake, Rihanna and many more.

Co-host Cameron Miller interviewing Drake

“If that’s not enough superstars in one episode,” says Mike Sherman, “how about interviews and live performances from pop sensation Kid Cudi and Santigold, live from the Diesel U music tour which made a pit stop in Miami Beach from Berlin Germany on its way to Tokyo Japan? This show will be packed with great music and live performances from today’s top stars! And to wrap it up, co-host Tiffany Perez stops by the Eden Roc Hotel to catch up with Eva Longoria as she rallies for a great cause - kids with cancer! Where else can you see the best superstars in music and entertainment on the planet? Only “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” - that’s where! You definitely don’t want to miss this!”

co-host Ana Maria Reyes interviewing Kid Cudi

For the Best Music, Life Style and Fashion, Tune in this Saturday night on WBFS/MY33 Miami to see “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” Check your local listings.

About WFOR/WBFS Miami, Fl:

WFOR-TV/CBS4 and WBFS/My 33 are part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corporation. CBS4 is “always on.” For local news, sports scores, weather updates, traffic reports, entertainment news and the best video experience available on the web 24 hours a day, go to CBS4.com.
Press contact: Lee Zimmerman, Director of Public Relations,
WFOR-TV and WBFS
Phone: (305) 639-4426
e-mail: lzimmerman@cbs.com

About Mike Sherman Productions

“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show (then called The Mike Sherman Show) debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, concerts, VIP events and A-list celebrities. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz

For more information, please contact:

Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue
Suite C2-239
Delray Beach
FL 33483
USA

+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv
http://twitter.com/onthemiketv

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Security in Printing with Cost Control and Ease of Use Solved in Print Manager Plus® 2010 Release Station Option

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Windows Integrated Software for Active Directory or Work Group Configurations for Companies, Libraries and Schools Announced by Software Shelf.

Palo Alto, California, Clearwater, Florida, and London, England -Software Shelf today announced availability of Print Manager Plus 2010 Release Station Option for schools, libraries, and companies who need to control user printing and printing security whether printing through a print server or in a work group.

This new version of the most simple and powerful software only (requires no hardware) Release Station on the market comes with Credit Card and PayPal integration. Users can pay for each individual job as they print or add credit to their own account balances using Credit Card or PayPal.

Bill Feeley, CEO - Software Shelf

Software Shelf CEO, Mr. Bill Feeley states, “The Release Station has proved to be a very popular add-on for Print Manager Plus and we have been implementing this in many Schools, Libraries, and Companies around the globe over the past 2 years. There are many ways this can be used, and here are a few of the more popular implementations:

Secure Printing

“Using the Release Station, Print Manager Plus holds jobs the users send until they go to a Workstation or thin client panel at the printer/printers location and type in their User Account and password to see their job or jobs to release to the printer. Jobs not released after a specified amount of time are deleted. This handles printing sensitive material to a printer that is not located near the user. This also handles the stack of paper sitting at the printer at the end of the day that no one ever came to collect. Fully supports HIPAA, Data Protection Acts, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliancy.

Approved/Managed printing

“Users send a job and receive a pop up message asking them to see the teacher to release their job or the front desk (as in a library) to pay for their job. The person administering uses the console to see all the details of the job, including total cost of the job if collecting funds for it, and releases the jobs as needed.

Account Balance Management

“With the new Paid Balance feature within Print Manager Plus and Credit Card/PayPal integration, the software is set up to put the account balance management back on the users. They can pay for individual jobs themselves or add credit to their account balance if they run out using the Release Station Option.”

For those not yet using Print Manager Plus, a fully functional trial version good for 30 days can be downloaded from http://www.softwareshelf.com. For new customers, install Print Manager Plus first, and then install the new Print Manager Plus Release Station 2010 to gain all the powerful features of security and ease of use of the Release Station.

The Release Station avoids the problem of users printing documents then never going to the actual printer to pick them up. Also, security comes in as the tool allows for confidential material in an organization to not actually be printed at the printer for everyone to see, until the user is actually right there to release it and pick it up.

It supports all printers on the market and is a native extension of the Windows operating system with seamless Active Directory integration. It supports all printer brands on the market and printing for every operating system printing through a Windows Print Server.

Supports HIPAA, Data Protection Acts, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliancy.

About Software Shelf

Software Shelf was established in 1994 in Silicon Valley by Bill Feeley. Its flagship product Print Manager Plus is used by thousands of companies, schools and government offices worldwide. The company provides tech support from its offices in the US and UK and from its partners and resellers in 62 countries. For a fully functional evaluation of the product please email, sales@softwareshelf.com or contact us.

For further information, contact:

Bill Feeley
Software Shelf International, Inc.
601 Cleveland Street
Suite# 710
Clearwater, FL 33755
United States

Phone: 727-445-1920
Phone: 800-962-2290
Fax: 727-445-9223
Email: bfeeley@softwareshelf.com
Website: http://www.softwareshelf.com

Software Shelf and Print Manager Plus are trademarks owned by Software Shelf worldwide.

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Thursday 3 December 2009

SJK Products Launches Onepure-handgel, the Alcohol-Free, 100% Natural Sanitising Hand Gel

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Based on a 900-year Old Formula: This combination of natural ingredients was originally discovered in the 12th century by Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire. Its efficacy in killing germs may have been a major contribution towards bringing about the Mongol Empire’s military supremacy.

A 50ml bottle of Onepure-handgel

Crawley, West SussexSJK Products, well known for its range of waterless vehicle washing products, today, has ventured into new territory by launching yet another waterless product; this time to wash your hands rather than your car.

Onepure-handgel is a novel, alcohol-free, naturally derived, non-toxic, unperfumed and skin-moisturising product which is more effective than any alcohol-containing hand sanitisers on the market today, killing over 99.998% of all potentially infectious organisms i.e. bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses. It also gives superior protection against influenza A (flu) viruses, 99.998% of which it can kill in under 1 minute. (Full list of pathogens that Onepure-handgel is effective against is available upon request).

In fact, it has been proven in tests that Onepure-handgel is 100 times more effective at killing germs and viruses (such as E Coli, MRSA, HIV virus and all known influenza viruses), than chemical-based hand gels. It is manufactured from naturally derived ingredients: orange pith, olives and tree bark – the exact same ingredients used by the Mongol Empire during the 12th century. The Mongols had discovered that the combination of these indigenous ingredients, when applied to a wound, could not only sterilise the injury thus preventing the onset of infection, but also protect against any new infections developing for many hours after. Thus, during battles, many warriors made a rapid recovery, and were able to carry on fighting.

Today, Onepure-handgel is ideal for use wherever there is risk of infection from contaminated hands – particularly relevant to the current Swine Flu epidemic. It has the extra benefit of a long-lasting residual effect, and is the only hand gel that provides protection for more than 4 hours after application, (compared to alcohol-based hand gels which give protection for only 4 seconds). Therefore, 2 applications of Onepure-handgel per day in the workplace or at school give a full day’s protection against all known flu viruses.

Indirect benefits from Onepure-handgel is reduced soap and water consumption, and since the product is self-drying, there is no need for linen or paper towels nor hot air blowers to dry the hands – thus representing a significant cost saving and reduced use of energy and resources.

“As you can see, despite moving into a completely new market niche, our new product has managed to maintain the ‘waterless’ theme. But we are very excited about this new venture - especially as we will be helping to prevent the spread of disease,” says Tim Jones, Chairman.

Onepure-handgel has been dermatologically tested and is suitable for use with sensitive skin and it even moisturises the skin, whereas alcohol-based hand gels have the adverse effect and dry the skin out. In addition, the product has more than a decade of academic endorsements behind it, and has been approved by the Department of Health (HPA), NHS, DEFRA, EU Organic Farming, EN and Halal Food Authority. (Certificates available upon request).

About SJK Products
SJK Products, co-founded in 2004 by SJ Khebbal, CEO and Tim Jones, Chairman, produces the market-leading and award-winning waterless vehicle washing product for use on cars, caravans, motorhomes, motorbikes, boats and soon even aeroplanes. http://www.onedrywash.com/handwash.htm

For more information please contact:

Yvonne Siddall
SJK Products Ltd
James Place
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 6GA
United Kingdom

+44 (0)800 881 8062
info@onedrywash.com
http://www.onedrywash.com
http://onedrywash.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/onedrywash

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Thursday 19 November 2009

On the Mike with Mike Sherman Brings Together Beauty and Beats

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Pam Anderson and Richie Rich

Pamela Anderson, 50 Cent, Robin Thicke, Kelly Rowland and world-renowned DJ, Pete Tong, are all featured on this week’s show


Miami, Fl
– “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”, one of America’s premier music/lifestyle television shows, splashes a little beauty and a lot of beats on the Miami sunset with an all-star cast of musical artists and Hollywood celebrities for this week’s telecast.

Mike stops by this year’s annual Make A Wish Foundation ball that raises money to help children all over the country. This year’s auctioneer and MC is the glamorous Pamela Anderson. She talks to Mike about the importance of giving back to kids all over the world.

Mike Sherman interviewing 50 Cent at the Liv night club

Mike also swings by the Liv night club at the exquisite Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel to go one on one with the world’s most popular hip hop star and, recently, fragrance designer: 50 Cent. There, 50 discusses his new line of men’s fragrances, “The Power by 50”. But that’s not all! The show also has plenty more stars, like heart throb “Robin Thicke” comes on the show to discuss his new album with collaborations from Jay Z and many more. And to wrap it up, the beautiful and ever-so-talented Kelly Rowland, formerly of the multi-platinum group, Destiny’s Child, hangs out with Mike at Mynt Lounge and talks about what it’s like to be a new resident of Miami Beach. Plus, she performs her worldwide number one smash hit, “When loves takes over”!

Mike Sherman, Kelly Rowland and Mike’s co-host, Ana Maria Reyes

“This is easily going to be one of the best shows of the season! You definitely don’t want to miss this!” says Mike Sherman. “For the best music, lifestyle and fashion, tune in this Saturday night on WBFS/MY33 Miami to see my show “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”. Please check your local listings.”

About WFOR-TV/CBS4 and WBFS/My 33
For more information, visit http://www.CBS4.com.
Contact: Lee Zimmerman, PR Dir, tel (305) 639-4426, lzimmerman@cbs.com


About Mike Sherman Productions
“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show (then called The Mike Sherman Show) debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, concerts, VIP events and A-list celebrities. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz

For more information, please contact:

Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue
Suite C2-239
Delray Beach
FL 33483
USA

+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv
http://twitter.com/onthemiketv

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Monday 16 November 2009

ASOS.com Launches Twitter Feedback and Reviews Site, asosreviews.com

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Customers can now publicly give their opinion of ASOS, in realtime, at http://www.asosreviews.com


LONDONASOS.com, the UK’s leading online fashion store, has launched ASOSreviews.com, an exciting Twitter-powered feedback and reviews micro-site. The site follows ASOS.com’s hugely successful launch of ASOS Life, an online community that facilitates interaction and conversation between the brand and its consumers.

James Hart, eCommerce Director at ASOS.com, said ‘ASOSreviews.com is a great way for us to keep in touch with and be open about the real-time feelings of our customers. Its bright, visual nature gives us nowhere to hide and I’ll be making it not only visible to our customers but to all of our colleagues at ASOS HQ as well. It’s also a great feedback tool and the great thing is that the loop is already closed as our customer care team already monitor and respond to tweets directed at us 24/7. We are excited about the launch of the site and have some interesting plans for its future development.’

ASOSreviews.com aggregates and displays positive and negative tweets about the brand, and encourages users to tweet their opinion about their ASOS.com experience. The site also visualises the overall sentiment of the brand and displays an interesting word cloud overview of what people are saying.

Charles Dalton-Moore, Managing Director of thruSITES, the social media development firm that built the site, said ‘ASOSreviews.com is designed to give a snapshot of customer sentiment on ASOS.com whilst encouraging ASOS.com’s online community to engage with and talk about the brand. We very much admire ASOS.com’s boldness in launching the site and taking the leading social media approach of any fashion retailer. Many other companies out there have yet to wake up to the reality of social media and should take ASOS.com’s example of learning from and engaging with their online community.’



About thruSITES
thruSITES is a London-based strategic web design and development agency specialising in community sites and social networks, plus social media apps and widgets for a range of networks. thruSITES works with large multinationals and government organisations, directly and via top marketing agencies, as well as smaller clients and web entrepreneurs. http://www.thrusites.com


About ASOS.com
Established in June 2000, asos.com is the UK's largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 25,000 branded and own label products available, and 1000 new lines added each week, asos.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, asos.com attracts over 5.6 million unique visitors a month and has 2.7 million registered users. http://www.asos.com

For more information, please contact:

Amy Davies
asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

0207 836 1284
press@asos.com
http://www.asos.com
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Friday 30 October 2009

Introducing Little ASOS A/W 09 - ASOS Launches Own-label Kidswear Collection

.New outfits from the Little ASOS A/W 09 collection

Having successfully launched its Little ASOS collection of branded kidswear in February 09, online retailer ASOS.com is now launching its first own-label kidswear collection for A/W 09


London - Catering for babies, boys and girls aged 0-8 years, ASOS’s new in-house designed collection consists of clothing and accessories which take their trend inspiration from the mainline adult A/W 09 ASOS collections.

For playtime, girls and boys printed tees featuring fun motifs such as waistcoats, bow-tie and braces and cassette tapes are easy to throw on and layer over long sleeved tees. Paired with skinny jeans in a variety of paintbox brights, this is smart, relaxed dressing.

For chillier days and smarter occasions, woollen toggle duffle coats, hooded lumberjack check shirts and cool checkerboard print cardigans are a fast track way for boys to steal a slice of Dad’s style. Girls will be spoilt for choice with an array of jewel bright pieces including faux-fur ribbon bow coats, sequin stripe dresses, and pocket detail jumpsuits - perfect party dressing style to give Mum a run for her money in the trend stakes.

“Our kidswear range is going from strength to strength. We already have a fantastic choice of brands available and with the addition of the Little ASOS collection, shoppers will now be spoilt for choice!” says Merissa Lam, Kidswear Buyer, ASOS.com

Launching online from October 2009, prices range from £4-£24 for babywear and £4-£28 for kidswear.

Little ASOS now stocks 50 labels within its branded collections including new additions Little Paul & Joe, Antik Batik and People Tree and online exclusives from Gap Kids. http://www.asos.com/kids/

About ASOS.com
Established in June 2000, asos.com is the UK's largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer. With over 19,400 branded and own label products available, and 1000 new lines added each week, asos.com is rapidly becoming the market leader in the UK online fashion world. Aimed primarily at fashion forward 16-34 year olds, asos.com attracts over 4.5 million unique visitors a month and has 1.88 million registered users.

For more information, please contact:

Amy Davies
asos.com
Greater London House
Hampstead Road
London
NW1 7FB

0207 836 1284
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Friday 16 October 2009

Schauspieler rudert über den Atlantik, um auf moderne Sklaverei aufmerksam zu machen

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Peter Gadiot

Um den ‚Internationalen Tag zur Abschaffung der Sklaverei‘ der Vereinten Nationen hervorzuheben, will der junge Schauspieler Peter Gadiot den Atlantischen Ozean in einem Ruderboot überqueren. Er will damit auf das Problem globaler Sklaverei und des Menschenhandels aufmerksam machen und dabei einen neuen Ruder-Weltrekord für Atlantik-Überquerungen setzen.

East Grinstead, Sussex, UK – Schauspieler Peter Gadiot rudert über den Atlantik, um auf das Problem der Sklaverei in unserer heutigen Welt aufmerksam zu machen. Er hofft, die Überquerung von La Gomera in den kanarischen Inseln nach Antigua in der Karibik in einer Rekord-Zeit von unter 33 Tagen zu schaffen.

Das Projekt markiert den am 2. Dezember stattfindenden ‚Internationalen Tag zur Abschaffung der Sklaverei‘ der Vereinten Nationen, der in die Endphase der Vorbereitungen für die Überquerung fällt. Die Crew soll am Sonntag, dem 6. Dezember 2009 in See stechen.

Die etwa 4800 km lange Überquerung stellt eine enorme körperliche Herausforderung dar. Die Ruderer werden in 2-Stunden-Schichten rudern – rund um die Uhr, damit das Boot in dem Versuch, den derzeitigen Weltrekord von 33 Tagen zu brechen, während der gesamten Überquerung nie zum Stillstand kommt.

Die Crew wird unter Umständen nackt rudern müssen, um Reibungswunden durch Salzverkrustung zu vermeiden. Sie werden Blasen, launische Wetterverhältnisse und Haie überstehen und ohne warme Mahlzeiten und Toiletten auskommen müssen.

Kapitän Ian Couch, weltweit einer von nur drei Menschen, die sowohl den Atlantik als auch den Indischen Ozean im Ruderboot überquert haben, hat die 10-köpfige Mannschaft persönlich ausgesucht.

„Auf meinen Reisen durch viele Länder der Welt sah ich mit eigenen Augen einige der Auswirkungen heutiger Sklaverei. Ich möchte etwas wirklich Großes unternehmen, um auf dieses Thema aufmerksam zu machen.“ sagte Peter, der das Projekt „Rowing Against Slavery“ (Rudern gegen Sklaverei) taufte.

Peter, der bisher keinerlei Erfahrung als Ruderer hatte, beabsichtigt, international auf das Problem aufmerksam zu machen, um zu helfen, dieses menschenverachtende und entwürdigende Verbrechen zu bekämpfen. Die Kampagne unterstützt Organisationen, die Sklaverei und Ausbeutung in all ihren Formen angreifen, wie z.B. Anti-Slavery International und Fairtrade Foundation.

Das Problem der heutigen Sklaverei:
  • Die UN schätzt, dass weltweit etwa 12,3 Millionen Menschen in Sklaverei leben.
  • Menschenhandel, eine moderne Tragödie und rapide anwachsende Form der Sklaverei ist eine illegale „Wachstumsindustrie“ mit 10 Milliarden Dollar Jahresumsatz.
  • Verbreitete Formen der Ausbeutung sind Zwangsarbeit, Schulden-Sklaverei und sexuelle Sklaverei.
Wir suchen Patenschaften, Sponsoring und Geldspenden von Firmen und Einzelpersonen, zur Finanzierung des Projektes und für Spenden für die Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen gegen Sklaverei; bitte über die Website des Projektes http://www.rowingagainstslavery.org. Spenden in Form von Dienstleistungen und Gütern sind ebenfalls willkommen.

Über Peter Gadiot

Peter Gadiot ist halb Mexikaner, halb Holländer und wuchs in Sussex, England auf. Er verbrachte einen Großteil seines Lebens in vielen verschiedenen Ländern und ist ein echter „Weltbürger“.

Er studierte am renommierten Drama Centre London (aus dem Colin Firth, Paul Bettany und Pierce Brosnan hervorgingen) und machte 2008 seinen Abschluss. Einige seiner Rollen: die TV-Komödie „My Spy Family“, die männliche Hauptrolle in dem kommenden Feature-Film: „13Hrs“ („13 Stunden“) http://www.petergadiot.com

Weitere Information über Peter und über die 10 Mitglieder der Crew, von denen sich jeder für eine spezifische Sache einsetzt, gibt es auf der Website der Crew, die wir demnächst bekanntgeben werden.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter:

Peter Gadiot
Rowing Against Slavery (Rudern gegen Sklaverei)
+44 (0)777 606 3653

rowingagainstslavery@gmail.com
http://www.rowingagainstslavery.org
http://www.twitter.com/RAgainstslavery

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Thursday 15 October 2009

Software Shelf International Signs Microsoft License Agreement

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Palo Alto, CA, Clearwater, FL & London, UK - Software Shelf International, a Microsoft Certified Partner, signed the Microsoft ISV Royalty Licensing Program, a significant integration step between Software Shelf’s flagship product, Print Manager Plus and Microsoft’s own product line.

As a participant of the ISV Royalty Licensing Program, Software Shelf now has the ability to incorporate Microsoft technology into their value-added software, which includes Print Manager Plus 2010 Reports Center.

“To have been invited to sign Microsoft’s ISV Royalty Licensing Program says a great deal about the quality of our software products and about the confidence that Microsoft has in us – which bodes very well for our future,” says Bill Feeley, Software Shelf International CEO.

Based on the award winning software, Print Manager Plus allows for a complete audit of all enterprise printing. This green technology allows you to share network-printing data with your entire enterprise. The new reports center allows for web-based reports and built-in viewing rights and permissions that hook into Active Directory so that you can plan and execute your budget needs and flow data with ease and precision. Set it all to automatic with a built-in scheduler that will build enterprise reports, send reports and graphs via email, or save to a share on the server. Use the 120 plus pre-made reports, or edit and create reports, statements, and graphs with the Business Intelligence Development Studio. (Ad-Hoc Reporting)

The ISV Royalty Licensing program is scalable across all ISV segments selling to large, small, or mid-market customers. In this way, Software Shelf can offer total solutions, without the client having to acquire the Microsoft products licenses themselves.

About Software Shelf

Software Shelf was established in 1994 in Silicon Valley by Bill Feeley. Its flagship product, Print Manager Plus, is used by thousands of companies, schools and government offices worldwide. The company provides tech support from its offices in the US and UK and from its partners and resellers in 62 countries. For a fully functional evaluation of the product please email sales@softwareshelf.com or contact us. Software Shelf and Print Manager Plus are trademarks owned by Software Shelf worldwide.

Bill Feeley, CEO
Software Shelf International, Inc.
601 Cleveland Street
Suite #710
Clearwater
33755
USA

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Friday 9 October 2009

Akon Performs at a Breast Cancer Benefit Concert On the Mike with Mike Sherman

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Mike Sherman talks to Akon at the 2009 Think Pink Rocks benefit event

Boca Raton, Fl: One of the county’s premier music/lifestyle television shows “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” will be broadcasting a special episode this Saturday night, on WBFS MY 33, to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

With live performances, interviews and backstage passes, this week, Mike meets one of the world’s most prolific superstar entertainers, Akon, who also performs at the “Think Pink Rocks” benefit concert. There are also performances from Kardinal Offishall, Shontell, Melanie Fiona, DJ Cassidy, alongside host of the event, Rocsi from the hit TV show, 106 and Park, on the BET network.

Mike Sherman with Shontell at the 2009 Think Pink Rocks benefit event

“Think Pink Rocks” was made possible by Stephanie Robin, Elizabeth Weprin, Kathy Fleishman and Amy Seidman, along with CEO and founder of SRC music, Steve Rifkind, to benefit breast cancer foundations all over the country. Over 3000 people of all ages packed into the Mizner Park amphitheater to witness one of the best concerts of the year. http://www.thinkpinkrocks.com

Mike Sherman with CEO/Founder of SRC Music, Steve Rifkin at the 2009 Think Pink Rocks benefit event

Mike will also have on the show, Kim Kardashian, one of the stars of the hit TV show “Keeping up with the Kardashians”, all the way from Las Vegas, Nevada, as she is the master of ceremonies for Pink Hot Dogs. She celebrates the grand opening of one of Hollywood, California’s most popular Hot Dog stands, now in Las Vegas. Also attending the event was Mel B from the Spice Girls and Holly Madison from E!'s hit reality series, The Girls Next Door.

Alexa Bronder and her friend McKenna with r&b artist Trina at the 2009 Think Pink Rocks benefit event

“This show is a must see!” says Mike Sherman. “As always, we have the best for you in music, lifestyle and fashion. Tune in this Saturday night at the new time of 12:30 am (Sunday morning) on WBFS/MY33 Miami to see “On the Mike with Mike Sherman”. Check your local listings.”

About WFOR-TV/CBS4 and WBFS/My 33
For more information, visit http://www.CBS4.com.
Contact: Lee Zimmerman, PR Dir, tel (305) 639-4426, lzimmerman@cbs.com

About Mike Sherman Productions:
“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show (then called The Mike Sherman Show) debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, concerts, VIP events and A-list celebrities. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz

For more information, please contact:

Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue
Suite C2-239
Delray Beach
FL 33483
USA

+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv
http://twitter.com/onthemiketv

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SJK Products Launches Onedrywash for Caravans and Onedrywash for Motorhomes

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Two new special formulas of Onedrywash, the revolutionary waterless vehicle washing and polishing system – one for caravans and one for motorhomes – will soon be available from SJK Products

Crawley, West Sussex – SJK Products Ltd, manufacturers of the revolutionary waterless spray on, wipe off vehicle washing system, Onedrywash, announced today two new products: Motorhome Onedrywash and Caravan Onedrywash.

The Motorhome Onedrywash label

Up to now, SJK Products has only catered, specifically, for the car with its original product, Motorcar Onedrywash. But now its new products, Motorhome Onedrywash and Caravan Onedrywash are both specially formulated, as the name would suggest, for motorhomes and caravans.

The Caravan Onedrywash label

Tim Jones, SJK’s chairman, explains how these new products differ from the original: “We’ve made the product stronger so it can cope with the harsher environments that motorhome and caravan owners tend to find themselves in. It gets rid of black streaks effectively, it’s great on acrylic windows with no smearing and it can also be used on alloy wheels because it is non-aggressive.”

Onedrywash has always been popular among owners of caravans and motorhomes due to the freedom that the product gives them to be able to clean their vehicles wherever they like, rather than only where they can find a source of water. In fact, Onedrywash is now sold at over 100 caravan sites throughout the UK. Site wardens regularly request a Onedrywash product, specially formulated for caravans and motorhomes. Now SJK Products has responded with exactly that.

The SJK Products team will be providing a sneak preview of both products at International Caravan & Motorhome 2009, NEC, 13th-18th October 2009 on the Towsure stand. The two new products, priced at £10.99 for Motorhome Onedrywash and also £10.99 for Caravan Onedrywash, will be publicly available from 1st November 2009.

About Onedrywash
Onedrywash, manufactured by SJK Products Ltd in Crawley, West Sussex, UK, is a totally waterless washing system – a revolutionary way to both clean and polish one’s car, caravan, boat, motorbike, or any other metal, glass, or painted surface - with only a single application of the product. It prevents pollutants and detergents from entering the river system and each bottle (7 washes) saves 1 ton of water, so it’s good news for the environment. The product was endorsed by South East Water in 2006 and was awarded the prestigious Waterwise Marque in 2007 for its contribution towards saving water in the UK. It is available from Amazon and Autoglass who also use it to valet their clients’ vehicles. The company, SJK Products, was co-founded in 2004 by SJ Khebbal, CEO and Tim Jones, Chairman. http://www.onedrywash.com

For more information please contact:

Yvonne Siddall
SJK Products Ltd
James Place
Crawley,
West Sussex
RH10 6GA
United Kingdom

+44 (0)800 881 8062
info@onedrywash.com
http://www.onedrywash.com
http://onedrywash.blogspot.com
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Sunday 4 October 2009

Michael Huggan’s 2010 African Wildlife Calendar Released in Collaboration with Born Free Foundation

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All 12 photos in Michael Huggan’s 2010 African Wildlife calendar were selected by Born Free Foundation, the wildlife charity founded by Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers

Young male lion in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

Alton, Hampshire: Award-winning wildlife photographer, Michael Huggan, has released his African Wildlife Calendar for 2010 in association with the world renowned international conservation and animal welfare charity, Born Free Foundation.

The 12 stunning pictures and intimate portraits which appear in the calendar were selected by the Born Free Foundation team, and sales of this outstanding photographic collection will help raise funds for the charity.

About half of the photos in the calendar are, not surprisingly, of cats whilst the remainder are of giraffes, hippopotami and elephants – each one bearing the Born Free logo.
Giraffes on the Masai Mara, Kenya

“I noticed that Born Free - a charity I have known, worked with and supported for many years - did not have a calendar of its own, so I asked if they would like to select the photos for me for 2010 – and I am honoured that they agreed,” explains Michael.

Michael Huggan’s 2010 African Wildlife Calendar – the ideal Christmas gift - is exclusively available here: http://www.michaelhuggan.com/salesarea.php. It is 42 x 29 cm (A3) in size and is priced at £10 plus postage & packing (only £3 for UK delivery).

Award-winning photographer Michael Huggan

About Born Free Foundation
Founded by Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers following their starring roles in the classic film ‘Born Free’, the charity is in action in Kenya and worldwide to save lives, stop suffering and rescue individuals. Born Free works to phase out zoos and protect lions, elephants, cheetahs, gorillas, tigers, wolves, bears, chim panzees, marine turtles and much more, in their natural habitat. Find out more at http://www.bornfree.org.uk

About Michael Huggan
Michael, a long-time Nikon user and Royal Photographic Society Associate with Distinction (ARPS), lives in Hampshire. His photographic experience covers a wide range of subjects but he is most well known for his wildlife work, for which he has won many awards, most notably a Royal Photographic Society gold medal in 2007. His photography, available as limited edition pictures, calendars, note cards and exhibition-range framed pictures will be on display at the Bluebell pub in Dockenfield, near Farnham, Surrey on Friday 23 Oct 2009 and can also be viewed and purchased at http://www.michaelhuggan.com/salesarea.php. Michael has also launched a new instructional website for budding wildlife photographers: http://www.wildlifephotographyinfo.com. He is also a supporter of the Born Free Foundation.

For more information, please contact:

Michael Huggan, ARPS
Michael Huggan Photography
Cranford House
Alton Lane, Four Marks
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 5AJ

01962 773697
michael@michaelhuggan.com
http://www.michaelhuggan.com
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Friday 25 September 2009

On the Mike with Mike Sherman to Show Exclusive Footage from the Red Carpet at the 2009 MTV VMAs

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The show includes interviews with Lady Gaga, Akon, Fall Out Boy, Kevin Rudolf, Sean Kingston, Keri Hilson, Pitbul and T.O.K with live performances from Britney Spears, T Pain and Flo Rida, plus a designer swimsuit fashion show.

Miami - This Saturday, September 26th 2009 at 10:30 pm on WBFS MY33, Mike Sherman takes its audience on an exclusive tour of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards from Radio City Music Hall, New York City, with exclusive red carpet interviews with the music world’s most popular superstars as well as the music industry’s finest.

Akon

Mike goes one-on-one with Lady Gaga, Akon, Fall Out Boy, Kevin Rudolf, Holly Montag and Stacie Hall from The Hills, Sean Kingston, Keri Hilson, Pitbul, Nelly Furtado, producers Rodney Jerkins and Swizz Beatz, host of the late show Jimmy Fallon, Kid Cudi, Jay Sean, All Time Low, Laurie Ann Gibson, Kid Sister, Amerie and more.

“But the fun doesn’t stop there!” says Mike Sherman, “You will see live performances from T Pain and Flo Rida from the Power 96 Beach House, plus an exclusive concert performance from the diva pop sensation herself, Britney Spears, from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. And, as if that’s not enough, my lovely co-host, Lauren Brill, will go one-on-one with one of the world’s most successful reggae dancehall groups, T.O.K.”

Nelly Furtado

To wrap it up, Mike’s beautiful co-host, Tiffany Perez, will be in the front row at Mansion Nightclub, Miami Beach, as she views today’s most glamorous models work the catwalk in IEMANJA SWIMWEAR by Brazilian fashion designer, Vanessa da Rocha.

“This show has it all!” continues Mike. “Great interviews from today’s hottest stars, live performances and great fashion. You definitely want to tune in to this Saturday’s “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” to see what everybody’s talking about. Check your local listings.”

Jimmy Fallon

“On the Mike with Mike Sherman”, the best in music, lifestyle and fashion, is on WBFS/MY33, Miami, on Saturday nights at 10:30pm.

About WFOR-TV/CBS4 and WBFS/My 33
For more information, visit http://www.CBS4.com.
Contact: Lee Zimmerman, PR Dir, tel (305) 639-4426, lzimmerman@cbs.com

About Mike Sherman Productions:
“On the Mike with Mike Sherman” is produced by Mike Sherman Productions Inc. The show (then called The Mike Sherman Show) debuted on Saturday night on My 33, the CBS affiliate, in Miami in 2003 and is now syndicated all over the world. The show brings the South Florida market closer to exclusive interviews, concerts, VIP events and A-list celebrities. Creator/producer: Mike Sherman. Executive producer: Matt Bodi Brenowitz

For more information, please contact:

Mike Sherman
Mike Sherman Productions, Inc.
777 East Atlantic Avenue
Suite C2-239
Delray Beach
FL 33483
USA

+1 561 243 0429
mshermanshow@aol.com
http://onthemike.tv
http://twitter.com/onthemiketv

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Tuesday 15 September 2009

Actor Rowing the Atlantic to Raise Awareness of Modern-Day Slavery

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To mark the United Nations’ International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, young actor, Peter Gadiot, is crossing the Atlantic Ocean to highlight the problem of global slavery and human trafficking whilst attempting to break the cross-Atlantic rowing world record.

Peter Gadiot

East Grinstead, Sussex, UK – Actor, Peter Gadiot, is rowing the Atlantic to raise awareness of the problem of modern-day slavery. The crossing from La Gomera, Canary Isles to Antigua in the Caribbean is hoped to be completed in a record-breaking time of less than 33 days.

The project also marks the United Nations’ International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - 2 December - which falls during the final preparations for the crossing. The crew is scheduled for departure on Sunday, 6th December 2009.

The 3,000-mile journey will be an enormous physical challenge, with all crew members rowing 2 hours on, 2 hours off, continuously for 24 hours a day – such that the boat will never stop moving throughout the entire crossing - in an effort to beat the current 33-day cross-Atlantic world record.

The crew, who may have to row naked in order to prevent salt sores, will face blisters, temperamental weather and sharks, as well as no cooked food or toilet facilities.

The crew of 10 was hand picked by the captain, Ian Couch, one of only three men in the world to have rowed both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

"Having travelled to many countries across the world and seen, first hand, some of the effects of modern day slavery, I really wanted to do something big to raise awareness of this issue," says Peter who has named the project, “Rowing Against Slavery”.

Peter, who has no previous rowing experience, aims to increase awareness of the problem to help combat this pernicious and degrading crime. The campaign is in support of organisations that campaign against slavery and exploitation in all its forms, such as Anti-Slavery International and Fairtrade Foundation.

The problem of contemporary slavery:
  • The UN estimates that 12.3 million people, worldwide, are enslaved.
  • Human trafficking is a modern tragedy, is the fastest growing form of slavery and is a $10 billion illegal industry.
  • Major forms of exploitation are forced labour, bonded labour (debt slavery) and sexual slavery.
Sponsorship and donations from companies and individuals to help fund the project and raise money for anti-slavery charities are invited via the project’s website at http://www.rowingagainstslavery.org/. Donations of goods and services are also very welcome.

About Peter Gadiot

Peter Gadiot is half Mexican, half Dutch, grew up in Sussex, UK and has spent a large part of his life in many different countries - he is a true citizen of the world.

He trained at the prestigious Drama Centre London (whose alumni include Colin Firth, Paul Bettany and Pierce Brosnan), graduating summer 2008. His credits include the TV comedy, “My Spy Family” and the male lead in the upcoming feature film, “13Hrs”. http://www.petergadiot.com/

Further information about Peter along with details of the 10 crew members, each rowing for their own separate causes, can be found at the crew’s website which will be announced soon.


For more information, please contact:

Peter Gadiot
Rowing Against Slavery
+44 (0)777 606 3653

rowingagainstslavery@gmail.com
http://www.rowingagainstslavery.org/
http://www.twitter.com/RAgainstSlavery

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