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Cedar Knolls, NJ (PRWEB) May 6, 2005

In the music business, only a handful of local bands are lucky enough to get beyond club dates and gig-related CD sales. Voodoo Babies, named after a good luck trinket sold in casinos, is one such band – having opened for such headliners as Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Goo Goo Dolls, and Smashmouth. But it was having their music featured in a TV commercial that proved a catapulting career move for this Pittsburgh band.

Voodoo Babies founder and lead guitarist, Jay Scholl, comes from a musical family. His grandfather, a professional jazz and classical bassist, guided and paid for Scholl’s guitar lessons when he was a teenager. Through him, Scholl was able to study with several of Pittsburgh’s accomplished musicians; an influence evident in Scholl’s polished lead guitar playing.

Scholl met Lori Bernish, the band’s lead singer, though a friend who had spotted her when she was performing karaoke at local bar in 1996. Invited to audition for the Voodoo Babies’ lead singer slot, Scholl recalled, “She was the last singer we auditioned and we clicked right there. She has a great voice and really knocked my socks off. We even wrote a song on our first night.” Today, Bernish and Scholl front the band that includes rhythm guitarist Darek Eberhart, drummer David Ray, and bassist Jesse Mellor.

As fate would have it, Bernish, a long-time songwriter, was working for a Pittsburgh booking agency when a chance meeting with Michael Bolton’s guitarist, Chris Camossi, came about. Camossi, who has produced songs for Britney Spears and Mariah Cary, clicked instantly with Scholl. They kept in touch with Camossi and about a year later, he produced their second CD, “Bloom.” During that time, Camossi showed Scholl how to draw people in “with a hook” when writing songs – a skill now second nature to Scholl and unmistakable when listening to his material.

In another twist of fate, Bernish’s day-job also led to another career opportunity for the Voodoo Babies. While booking shows for The Pittsburgh Brewing Company, she learned the brewer was looking to record a jingle for their Iron City Light (IC Light) Beer. Using her connections, Bernish convinced the company’s marketing executives to use her band. Written and performed by the Voodoo Babies, the jingle was recorded and used in an IC Light TV commercial. “Jay can just play a riff and I can sing right over it” said Bernish of their song writing collaboration. “It’s a very fast process.”

The IC Light TV commercial, which shows the Voodoo Babies name on screen, was aired locally for the first time during a Pittsburgh Steelers game. “I was at a friend’s house watching the game and was in the kitchen getting something to eat, when the TV commercial first hit the air,” Scholl recalled. “My friends called me into the living room, ‘Hey Jay your commercial’s on.’ I caught just the end of it and then the Steelers game came back on. We were saying, ‘Wow everyone in Pittsburg saw that!’ I felt happy we were making some progress and that people were recognizing I was a good songwriter. I knew that commercial got out to a lot of people because everyone watches the Steelers games.”

Pleased with the results, Pittsburgh Brewing agreed to sponsor the recording of Voodoo Babies third CD, “Everything.” The old saying “the third time is a charm” proved true, as this would be the break-through CD. A local Pittsburgh production company offered to produce a music video free-of-charge provided Pittsburgh Brewing would allow the video to be part of the final CD. Explained Scholl, “The production company wanted to gain exposure to get other bands to use their services for music videos.” All parties agreed.

“The guy who shot the video,” Scholl recalled, “is a cameraman for the local CBS Studios in Pittsburgh and has some really top-notch equipment. I remember one day we shot video for 14 hours. The video was a $ 20,000 perk, for free!” In the end, Voodoo Babies had both a CD and a top-tier music video.

To give “Everything” additional exposure, the Band decided to put one of their songs on MP3.com. They ended up with more exposure than they bargained for. Explained Scholl, “We put ‘Can You Feel It’ on MP3.com. Then one day I received an email from TRIMSPA. They wanted to use one of our songs in a commercial they were doing with Anna Nicole Smith. At first, I took it with a grain of salt,” he recalled. “Being in this business for a while, you hear a lot of things that don’t end up happening.”

Bernish’s reaction to the TRIMSPA e-mail was similar to Scholl’s. “When Jay called and told me about TRIMSPA’s interest in ‘Can You Feel It’, I didn’t think much of it,” said Bernish. “I don’t get excited about something until it happens.”

“I just wanted to make sure TRIMSPA could use our songs in any way they wanted, but I also wanted to be sure that we kept the rights to our songs,” explained Scholl.

TRIMSPA and the Voodoo Babbies worked through the details. When producing the TRIMSPA radio and TV commercials, which utilized a voice-over, Bernish’s vocals competed with the narration and needed to be remixed. “The radio commercials were going to produced first. I was very intrigued and couldn’t wait until I heard how they were going remix the song to make it fit,” said Bernish.

According to Scholl, TRIMSPA did a really good job with the remix. “I heard the TRIMSPA radio commercial on the air when I was in Los Angeles and they did something cool to the drum sound that almost made it sound like a dance song. I had never even thought of that!” he exclaimed. “ We all thought it sounded great!”

As a musician and music fan, Scholl makes a habit of watching the televised music award shows. Not surprisingly, he was at home and tuned in to the 2003 RMAs (Radio Music Awards) when TRIMSPA’s new TV commercial, featuring Anna Nicole Smith and Voodoo Babies “Can You Feel It” made its national Television debut. The commercial shows Smith getting out of a limo in front of the media where she reveals the secret to her makeover as “TRIMSPA Baby.”

Scheduled as the first commercial in the very first commercial break, Scholl was unaware that the TRIMSPA commercial would air so early in the show. Reminiscent of the local Pittsburgh Brewing commercial, he was once again in the kitchen. “I like to eat and I’m always in the kitchen making sandwiches. I’m Italian, what can I say, I’m into cooking,” admits Scholl. “So, I was in the kitchen and my girlfriend starts calling me from the other room ‘It’s on, it’s on!’ and I came running out and there was our song.”

Since the TRIMSPA commercial, the Voodoo Babies find their local celebrity status elevated to an even a higher level around Pittsburgh. “At concerts we’re treated with a lot of respect,” brags Scholl. “We are able to go backstage and meet people, and we have no problem getting into the dance clubs,” he notes, adding, “Pittsburgh is a family orientated, small ‘big’ city and everyone takes a lot of pride as one of their own doing really well.”

“My phone at home is always ringing,” said Bernish. “People are always asking, ‘Is that you singing on the TRIMSPA commercial?’ It has generated a very positive response.”

If it wasn’t for MP3.com, the Voodoo Babies and TRIMSPA may never have connected. “It’s really a shame MP3.com isn’t around anymore. It was a great way for the public to preview a band’s music,” explains Scholl. “Without MP3.com, I don’t know if our song would have been in the TRIMSPA commercial,” reflects Scholl. The TRIMSPA commercials have given ‘Can You Feel It’ an extensive amount of national exposure and really opened a lot of doors for us. It’s a great way to open a conversation when talking to record labels and industry people. When I ask, ‘Have you seen the TRIMSPA commercials with Anna Nicole Smith?’ they immediately say, ‘Oh yeah, I’ve seen that commercial, it’s cool!’ Well, that’s my Band’s music,” he says with pride. “I would encourage a record label to release it as a single. I have seen the reaction from people who attend our shows and they love the song! Even Anna Nicole Smith loves it!”

Scholl won a Telly award in 2004 for “Can You Feel It” and some say this local band’s progress has been a combination of a little luck and a lot of talent. Others just say, “It’s voodoo, baby.”

About TRIMSPA, Inc.

TRIMSPA Inc., headquartered in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, is the maker of TRIMSPA® X32™, a leader in weight-loss supplements. TRIMSPA® X32 is the “Official Weight Loss Product” of the Hawaiian Tropic®, Mrs. America® and Mrs. World® Pageants. TRIMSPA Inc. is a supporter of various high-profile celebrity events, such as the American Music Awards, Critics Choice Awards, and more. TRIMSPA, Inc. is an associate sponsor in the NASCAR® Busch Series racing circuit through Braun Racing. The company has worked with numerous charitable organizations including the Millennium Women’s Foundation, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation®, American Cancer Society®, and Make-A-Wish Foundation®. For more information about TRIMSPA Inc. and its other products visit http://www.trimspa.com or call 1-800-TRIMSPA.

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(PRWEB) May 20, 2005

Until last year, the past 10 years the winners of the Super Bowl are a combined 58-79 ATS for a lousy 42% win ratio following their Super Bowl victory. While the losers of the Super Bowl are even worse the following year at 64-94 for a 41% win ratio. Combined, that is a record of 122-173 ATS for a low 41% win ratio. I mentioned all these figures last year in the Super Bowl Football Betting Trend article featured in Thehooks Book ezine.

New England and Carolina broke the football betting trend last year by combining for a 68% winning percentage Against The Spread (ATS). New England was 13-4-2 (76%) and Carolina was 9-6-1 (60%).

A winning ATS record the following season for a Super Bowl Participant had only happened 4 times out of 20 chances the past ten years. (2 teams times 10 years = 20 chances) The Pittsburgh Steelers went 10-7 for a 58% win ratio after losing to the Dallas Cowboys back in Super Bowl XXX. Denver had a winning record ATS twice, 12-7 (63%) following their victory against Green Bay in Super Bowl XXXII and after their victory against Atlanta in Super Bowl XXXIII they went 9-5 (64%) the next year. Baltimore barely finished over 50% at 9-8 (53%) after beating the Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. Carolina and New England increased the total to six with their sterling records last year.

So does the football betting trend that has dominated the NFL make a comeback or do Philadelphia and New England continue the success from last year for the previous Super Bowl participants? I think the success from last year will continue this year not because I am superstitious but I think the lines may favor the Eagles and the Patriots.

The Eagles will have the harder time continuing the football betting trend and getting the lines a bettor wants (when looking to bet the Eagles) but I think they will continue to get better and dominate like last year and cover most of the big point spreads that come their way. They finished 12-7 ATS last year and were 6-4 ATS when laying over a touchdown. But if the Owens situation becomes a problem the lines will favor the Eagle bettors and I think McNabb would cherish the opportunity to perform at a high level without TO.

The Patriots bettors should receive favorable lines because they lost both coordinators. You should be able to jump on the Patriots at a great price and make some money early. People will be looking for them to fall back but I would not bet against Belichick if I were you. The man can coach and he will actually use this to his advantage and have his players ready to prove everyone wrong. Motivation will not be a problem. If they stumble the first 4 weeks, bettors will make a killing jumping on them or staying with them because the lines will change even more.

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San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) January 1, 2005

Newcastle Brown Ale, one of America’s fastest growing imported beers, today announced the results of its “Year-End” survey, which reveals what more than 1,000 people think about the most memorable news of 2004. Covering everything from pop culture to sports and politics, the survey illustrates the nation’s perception of Paris Hilton, the South Beach diet, and Boston Red Sox Johnny Damon, among other things, according to Bill Wetmore, marketing director of Scottish & Newcastle Importers Co.

“As 2004 winds down and people enjoy reflecting on the outgoing year, we thought it would be the perfect time to collect consumers’ opinions on the bounty of memorable events that occurred this year,” said Wetmore. “While 2004 proved a tough year for many – from Kobe to Kerry – Newcastle was fortunate enough to see a nearly 10% increase in a flat beer market, thanks in great part to our growing success in chain grocery stores, where we moved ahead of both Bass and Guinness.”

Results from the Newcastle Brown Ale “Year-End” survey include:

Pop Culture

Can’t She Just Stay Home? – Media maven Paris Hilton pulled down the most votes when it came to which celeb survey respondents were most sick of hearing about. The star of “The Simple Life 2” reality show garnered 27.3 percent of the vote, finishing just ahead of liberal activist and filmmaker Michael Moore, who took home 25.2 percent.

The Even Simpler Life – Building upon the growing insanity of zany reality show subjects, our survey participants thought that “being homeless for a week” would be the most likely plot of the next reality show (74.3%). Finishing a distant second was a show involving a Buddhist monk becoming an adult film producer…no comments, please.

Oh Yeah, There Was That Presidential Election, Too… – A large majority of survey respondents (45.3%) said that the presidential election was what they would most remember about 2004. The runner-up was the shattering of the curse of the Bambino (29.2%). Funny enough, less than one percent of respondents said they’d most remember Britney Spears’ wedding—Oops, she did it again!

What’d I’d Say? Ray the Best Movie of the Year? – The movie “Ray,” chronicling the life of legendary musician Ray Charles, was voted the best movie of 2004, piling up 24.8 percent of the vote. Raising the barometer was “Fahrenheit 9/11,” which recorded 20.5 percent.

Say Goodbye To These Flash-in-the-Pans – Not to be mistaken with the movie “Dodgeball,” the actual sport that it reignited has been named the trend that will be the quickest to die off in 2005. And though dodgeball leagues were tagged with 40.7 percent of the vote, a sizable percentage of respondents (32.1%) said that low-carb diets such as Atkins and South Beach would quickly lose their appeal.

Sports

Another Boston Championship? – The New England Patriots were picked to win the Super Bowl, according to our crack group of respondents. The Patsies, last year’s Super Bowl champs, received 30.7 percent of the vote, narrowly edging out the up-and-coming Pittsburgh Steelers and their super rookie, Ben Roethlisberger.

Back-to-Back Titles in La-La Land – Forty percent of those surveyed said the University of Southern California Trojans would win the upcoming College Football National Championship. Their Orange Bowl opponent, the University of Oklahoma, received 17.5 percent of the vote.

Move Over, Grizzly Adams – Symbolic of the media attention he’s gained because of his long locks and stellar World Series play, Boston Red Sox Johnny Damon’s “Mountain Man Look” was voted the athlete with the best hair in 2004. Ben Wallace of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons finished second with his ginormous afro.

Ron Artest Makes News Again – And no, we’re not referring to another melee in a crowd. This time the former NBA All-Star was recognized for his unmatched pursuit of individual needs as the most selfish athlete of 2004. Crazy Ron finished with 35 percent of the vote, ahead of NFL dropout Ricky Williams (21.7%) and Kobe Bryant (20.7%), who broke up the Lakers dynasty.

Olympics Don’t Finish in the Medal Race – The 2004 Summer Olympics in Greece was given the title of “most disappointing sporting event of the year” due to the games’ lack of overall excitement. Finishing second was the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals; not due to a lack of action, but because a bunch of hosers from the Sunshine State took down icy Canucks.

Media interested in scheduling an interview or acquiring the complete Newcastle “Year-End” survey findings can contact Formula at 310-578-7050.

About Newcastle Brown Ale

Newcastle Brown Ale hails from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, home of Britain’s first official brewery, Johan Barras & Company of Gateshead, which was established in 1770. In 1927, Colonel Jim Porter created a premium, bottled ale with its own unique colour, taste and character that quickly became a local favorite. Best served cool, Newcastle Brown Ale has since become a world favorite. Scottish & Newcastle Importers, Co. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottish & Newcastle plc, the world’s 7th largest brewer. Based in San Rafael, CA, S&NI imports a range of premium beers, including Newcastle Brown Ale, the #13 imported beer in America, and Kronenbourg 1664, the #4 beer of Europe. To learn more about Newcastle Brown Ale, please visit http://www.newcastlebrown.com.

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TEMPE, AZ (PRWEB) November 2, 2004

Sheryl Hilliard Tucker has dedicated her career to MONEY.

As editor-inchief and vice president of Black Enterprise magazine, a leading authority on African-American businesses. She began her career as an editor of Women’s Day and Mechanix Illustrated Special Interest Publ;icationsm and has edited several books including Prime Time:the African America’s Complete Guide to Midlife Health and Wellness. She is an experienced public speaker, seminar leader and panelist discussing all aspects of the financial health of professional athletes.

Sheryl Hillard Tucker will outline what is at stake when a professional athlete does not seek to develop a relationship with their “Money.” She will also discuss the efforts that are being made by the player unions to encourage athletes to play an active role in the management of their money. Professional athletes face unique financial challenges during their professional career and after their career. Most athletes faced short careers that are plagued with long-term injuries. How their income and assets are managed during high earning years will dictate their future.

ABOUT “SPORT MAVERICKS”

“Sport Mavericks” brings education and athleticism together to level the playing field in sports by taking sports off the kitchen table and into the boardrooms and war rooms of sport organizations. The show presents real life experiences and solutions that educate parents and athletes, and help them navigate through the challenges of playing sports and going professional. “Sport Mavericks” also educate the general public by presenting athletes that are “True” role models making major contributions on the field and off the field.

Host/Creator, Ida R. Muorie, is a financial executive,Spokesperson for Children’s Coalition For Change, Sport Advocate, National College Consultants, and former Chaplain and Education Director of the University of Florida (Gator Parents Association-GPA). She is a Life Skill Speaker that conduct workshops for parents and student-athletes through the Pro-Ready Impact Programs. Muorie also is the creator and principle writer of “Sport Mavericks.”

Co-Host, Elleanor Starks is the mother of Max Starks (2004 Pittsburgh Steeler Rookie and Former Florida Gator)and former President of the Gator Parent Association. Under Stark’s leadership, Muorie and Starks revamped the GPA as a viable force for parents of athletes. She also consulted parents under the GPA standard at the University of Michigan and Wake Forest University. Ms Starks has a long history of involvement in leadership roles as the founder of the One Hundred Black Women of Funeral Services, that recently celebrated a ten years of operation.

“Sport Mavericks” can be heard “LIVE” Tuesdays, 8:00p.m.-9:00p.m. EST and 5:00p.m. Pacific Time on http://www.voiceamerica.com. Listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions or comments at 888-335-5204. Sport Mavericks replays 12 hours later and archiveds shows are hosted on (http://www.voiceamerica.com).

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Naples, FL (PRWEB) February 2, 2005

“Many Christians are planning on watching the Super Bowl but are looking for something more inspirational to watch during halftime. After last year’s halftime show incident, we understand people’s desire for an alternative for their families and church members,” said Kathleen Johnson, Sky Angel’s vice president of programming. “Some have asked if we planned to air anything, so we approached Sportsweek host Tom McGough and asked him if he would put something together for us. He jumped at the chance.”

Sportsweek is a half-hour sports show covering today’s top sports stories and featuring Christian testimonies from athletes. McGough, a former pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, will be joined by former Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro linebacker and Super Bowl veteran, Robin Cole, to co-host the special, which will include commentary about the game and a retrospect on Cole’s Super Bowl experiences. The special, which will air on Sky Angel’s special events channel, Angel Two, will also feature Christian testimonies from some of 2004’s biggest sports stars.

Sky Angel to air exclusive Reggie White interview

On February 4 and 6, Sky Angel will be airing a special tribute to former NFL lineman Reggie White. Reggie White: Great in the Kingdom of Heaven is scheduled to air February 4, 9 to 9:30 p.m. ET, and again on February 6, 4 to 4:30 p.m. ET, on Sky Angel’s special events channel, Angel Two.

As subscribers to the Sky Angel service, White and his wife, Sara, taped promotional television spots for Sky Angel in August 2003.

About Sky Angel

The Sky Angel service, owned and operated by Dominion Video Satellite, Inc., a multi-channel Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) company based in Naples, Fla., delivers 36 channels of faith-based and family-friendly TV and radio programming nationwide to homes, churches and businesses via a small 20-inch satellite dish. Dominion’s mission is to deliver programming that espouses Judeo-Christian values and provides families a wholesome choice in entertainment and faith-based programming. Dominion was one of the first nine companies to apply to the Federal Communications Commission for a high-power DBS license in 1981 and is the sole surviving DBS pioneer from that first round of forward-thinking applicants. DISH™ Network and DirecTV® later acquired their DBS licenses, and Dominion subsequently formed a technical agreement with DISH Network where Sky Angel subscribers utilize the DISH-brand equipment to receive the Sky Angel service.

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TEMPE, AZ (PRWEB) August 4, 2004

Ida Mourie and Elleanor Sparks, hosts of “Sport Mavericks,” on Voiceamerica™ Talk Radio (http://www.voiceamerica.com), will host Espn.com Fifth Annual Draft Derby Winner, Eugene Parker, on Tuesday, August 3rd at 5:00 pm PST. VoiceAmerica™ Talk Radio is a division of SurfNet Media Group, Inc (OTCBB: SFNM), an Internet broadcast media company.

Eugene Park and Roosevelt Barnes, and their Fort Wayne, Indiana firm, Maximum Sports Management, finished first this year in the ESPN.com Draft Derby with four first rounders — Larry Fitzgerald, Chris Perry, Ahmad Carroll and Tommie Harris. They also had two second rounders — Michael Boulware and Greg Jones, and two third rounders — Max Starks and Bernard Berrian.

“We knew Eugene Parker was a special person from the beginning when he was hired to represent Max Starks as his agent, and this just validates his ability,” said host and show creators Ida Muorie and Elleanor Starks.

Listeners will get a rare glimpse into the mind of a man that has negotiated over two billion dollars in contracts, and has represented some of the greatest starters the game has ever known, like Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith, Ray Lewis and others. Maximum Sports Management’s active player roster reads like the who’s who in sports. They are now number 2 in NFL first round draft choices in the country, and from the look of things they are on a mission to be No.1.

About “Sports Mavericks”

“Sport Mavericks” brings education and athleticism together to level the playing field in sports by advocating self-help and self-empowerment. It present real life experiences and solutions that educates parents and athletes, and helps them navigate through the challenges of collegiate sports, and the professional draft. “Sports Mavericks” also educates the general public, presenting athletes that are “true” role models making major contributions to their communities and society at large.

Host/Creator, Ida R. Mourie, is a Sport Advocate and Lifestyle Consultant, and former Chaplin and Educational Director of the University of Florida Gator Parent Association (GPA). She is a Life Skill speaker to Junior and Senior College Athletes and developer of the Pro-Ready Impact Program™.

Co-Host, Elleanor Starks is the Mother of Max Starks (former Left Tackle of University of Florida and 2004 Rookie with the Pittsburgh Steelers) and former President of the GPA. Under her leadership, she revamped the GPA as an advocacy group for parents and athletes. She has provided consulting services to parents at University of Michigan and Wake Forest University based on the GPA model.

“Sport Mavericks” can be heard on live Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST on http://www.voiceamerica.com. Listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions or comments at 888-335-5204. Sport Mavericks replays 12 hours later and archived shows are hosted on http://www.voiceamerica.com.

About SurfNet Media Group, Inc.

SurfNet Media Group Inc. is an Internet broadcast media company based in Tempe, AZ embracing freedom of speech, community, communication and commerce as rallying cries. SurfNet produces diverse audio content for targeted audiences streamed globally over the Internet 24/7. SurfNet’s mission is to support free speech and expand communities utilizing the Internet as a vehicle for communication and commerce.

SurfNet produces approximately 75 original programs through its networks, VoiceAmerica™ Radio (http://www.voiceamerica.com/) and BusinessAmerica™ Radio ( http://www.businessamericaradio.com/), providing an opportunity for talk show hosts with diverse interests and opinions to share their views on any subject in the United States and throughout the world. In addition, SurfNet recently launched Renegade™ Talk Radio (http://www.renegadetalkradio.com/ ), which broadcasts 12 hours of live programming daily, offering edgy and provocative content designed to appeal to listeners who believe in the First Amendment and value freedom of speech. SurfNet’s music radio station, BoomBox Radio® http://www.boomboxradio.com/ , provides playtime for independent artists (indie music).

SurfNet’s patented Metaphor™ technology is a new, cost-effective communications tool that facilitates rapid audience growth by loading to a website or desktop in seconds without downloading, streams audio and video content and modifies instantly from a single control point. Metaphor applications include a media player, an enterprise communications tool that bypasses email and viral contamination, and a multimedia toolbar and mini-web page.

SurfNet Media Group trades on the OTC market under the symbol, SFMN. Additional information can be found on SurfNet’s website, http://www.surfnetmedia.com/.

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This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. Words such as “intends”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “estimates” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Although SurfNet Media believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. These factors include the inability of SurfNet Media Group to obtain financing for technology development, business expansion or acquisitions; the reliability and availability of new technology in the related industries; financial, operational and other business problems associated with rapid business expansion or the acquisition of a number of businesses in a short period of time; and general and industry-specific economic conditions. SurfNet Media Group has no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.

SOURCE: SurfNet Media Group, Inc.

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Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) March 29, 2005 -

“GoGirlGo,” “GoGetFit,” “Dad’s and Daugthers,” “Mother’s Across America” are only some of the leadership programs that are offered through Women’s Sports Foundation.

Women’s Sports Foundation, founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King. The Women’s Sports Foundation is a national charitable educational organization seeking to advance the lives of girl’s and women through sports and physical activity. The Foundation’s Participation, Education, Advocacy, Research and Leadership programs are made possible by gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. The Foundation is located in Nassau County, New York.

Donna Lopiano, CEO

According to The Sporting News, Dr. Lopiano is listed as one of “The 100 Most Influential People In Sports.” Donna received her Bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University and her Master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California. She has been a college coach for men’s and women’s volleyball, and women’s basketball and doftball. In addition, Donna previously served as the University of Texas Director of Women’s Athletics for 17 years, and was the President of the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women. She is currently a member of the United States Olympic Committee Executive Board.

Libby Riddles, Pioneer Musher, Author and Speaker

“Libby” is a legend of her own time, and a past recipient of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s “Sportswomen of the Year Award.” Libby’s historical win in a traditional male sporting event redefined the tenacity and endurance ability of women competing in male dominated sports. Libby is a regular guest speaker on the Princess Cruises To Alaska, and is an author of several books on dog sled racing and the frontiers of Alaska. She is an inspiration and a mentor to Junior Mushers and Female Mushers as well.

About The Show

Sport Mavericks Hosts, Ida Muorie and Eleanor Starks will discuss the structure, mission and vision of Women’s Sports Foundation. The hosts will also discuss programs, services, advocacy, community outreach, scholarships and award available to members and women participating in sports. We will also hear about how sports participation can provide emotional, social, health and financial benefits as well.

About Sport Maverickstm

“Sport Mavericks” Internet Sport Talk Show brings education and athleticism together to level the playing field in sports by advocating self-help and empowerment to parents of athletes. The show presents “real life” experiences and solutions that educates the general public about an athletes “true” lifestyle, by presenting role models in sports, that are making major contributions to their communities and society at large.

Host/Executive Producer, Ida R. Muorie is a Sports Advocate and Consultant. Muorie is also the former Chaplain and Educational Director of the University of Florida Gator Parent Association (GPA). Muorie continues to deliver her Pro-Ready Financial Playbooktm to Junior and Senior College Athletes in preparation for life after graduation. In addition, Muorie consult sport professionals on draft related issues and collegiate sports process from the “Family Perspective.”

Co-Host, Eleanor “Momma Starks” is the mother of Max Starks, OT for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a member of the NFL Mother’s Association. In the past, Starks was the President of the Gator Parent Association and during her tenure pioneered “The Family Perspective In College Sports – Through Parent Associations.”

Sport Mavericks can be heard “Live” on Tuesdays, at 8:00pm(EST); 7:00pm(Central) and 5:00pm(Pacific) on http://www.voiceamerica.com. Listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions or comments at 888-335-5204. Sport Mavericks replays 12 hours later in the AM. All previous shows are archived on http://www.voiceamerica.com

Speakers Available

Ida Muorie and Eleanor Starks, Host are available as speakers for parent associations and professional organizations. Please call IRM Productions for details at 941-228-4288.

Sponsors Wanted

Sport Maverickstm will soon be releasing our “Women In Sports Series,” and their “Fifteen Pro-Ready Impact Principles” on satellite radio soon. If you are interested in being a sponsor please call IRM Productions at 941-228-4288.

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Portland, OR (PRWEB) May 23, 2005

Bill Johnson was never one to find the easiest way down the mountain. Bill Johnson was the fastest downhill skier in the world and took great pride in his technical abilities on the most difficult mountains. Bill Johnson gained as much notoriety for his brash and outrageous actions as he did for being the first skier from the United States to win a gold medal in downhill skiing. It took place at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympic Games. The United States had never won the gold and 1984 was a time when the United States continued to hold little hope for winning. Along came the bad boy of skiing Bill Johnson making headlines by stating that he didn’t know why the other racers had bothered showing up because they would be “racing for second place”.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) March 11, 2006

Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, will travel to Switzerland in May, 2006, tracing the roots of his ancestors who lived in the Bernese Emmental. Additionally, the Swiss Federal Charter, known as the “Schweizer Bundesbrief,” will be shown in the U.S. for the first time ever at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia. These and other events such as a Swiss immigration exhibition at New York’s Ellis Island Museum are part of “Swiss Roots,” which aims to bring America and Switzerland closer together.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 2, 2008

In a landscape dominated by male talk show hosts, Ida Muorie, a.k.a. ‘The Oprah of Sports,’ has consistently offered a new dimension to sports since 2004, when she first introduced to the sports world her award winning show, The Sportsmavericks Show, Smarttalk For Parents and Athletes. Sportsmavericks talk show kicked off its fourth season last night in a salute to “Rebounders In Sports,” and they named the 2008 Sportsmavericks Award recipients.

Ida Muorie, host of the Sportsmavericks show, started the evening by quoting the Tennessee all-time winning Coach Pat Summit, “rebounding wins championships, you need to emphasize it and work with kids on it.” As the names of the Sportsmavericks winners were read, the audience of cheers grew louder until the long awaited names of the Sportsmavericks All Stars were announced. “Presidential Candidate , Senator Hillary Clinton has been named the 2008 Sportsmavericks All Star Award winner.” And this is what Ida Muorie had to say about Hillary.

“Hillary exemplifies the qualities of our previous winners of the Sportsmavericks All Stars, individuals like Max Starks of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chris Leak SEC quarterback, Henry Lawrence former NFL Player and migrant worker and the Williams Sisters. Each elite athlete had to fight against insurmountable odds, and they had to fight controversy when they were not popular as well. The key elements that connect these elite individuals are education, service, dedication, community, family, education and the determination.” Hillary has demonstrated that she can play on any NCAA, NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball team and win. She is like the mighty LSU and the energizing bunny, you hit her and she comes back strong, and she keeps you on the issues of importance the family and our children. Everyone wants to win, but not everyone is willing to prepare to win. It is important that we prepare for the big game everyday of our lives, and realize that opportunity only comes when Preparation and Experience come together. “Hillary is truly an elite athlete. Elite Athletes are not born they are made. We may think that it is 100% in heritage, but I believe that it is 50% heritage and 50% determination.” “Hillary has been a Coach for a long time, and sometimes it is difficult to get men to do the thing they don’t want to do, so that they can become what they want to be which is better fathers and leaders.” “Hillary has treated your sons and your daughters as her own and she knows that parents have invested in her too. We do not listen to the naysayers, we reward on merit. So it gives me great pleasure and extreme gratification to name “Hillary Clinton our 2008 Sportsmavericks All Star.”

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