Sonassi Media Services would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! And if you are jewish, happy Hanukkah!

It’s been a great 2008, and we are looking forward to a great 2009!

As you may be aware, a rather large bug was found in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer software this week (Full article here).

We realise this is a concern for many, and rightly so.

Sonassi Media Services recommends using either Mozilla Firefox or Opera to browser the internet if you are on the Windows platform. These browsers are not only more secure, but they are faster, have more features and display websites more accurately.

If you are using Internet Explorer 6, we strong recommend you up date to at least Internet Explorer 7, or move to one of these alternative browsers. IE6 is approaching 8 years old, and simply does not provide the facilities modern browsers do - in fact over the coming year many sites will start to remove support. This means you will be unable to access some of the latest features available. Upgrade Now

Related Links:

Internet Explorer homepage

Mozilla Corporation

Opera Software

Following a bout of consistently incorrect information, our intentions are to set the record straight of all incidents past involving both Sonassi Media Services and the ‘Free Manchester Partnership’.

Sonassi Media Services have no association in any manner with “Free Manchester Partnership” apart from that of providing web hosting facilities.

Sonassi Media Services played no part in the direction or production of any of the “Free Manchester Partnership” advertising materials.

“GMMG finds the film by Sonassi Media that you have linked to on YouTube to be distasteful, inappropriate and the scenario depicted absurd. Sonassi Media’s membership of GMMG has been cancelled. Sonassi Media approached the Trafford Centre about filming, but has posted this film without checking its content and the Trafford Centre in no way condones this film. The Trafford Centre will be contacting Sonassi Media in the morning to request that the film is taken down immediately.”

Statement from Greater Manchester Momentum Group

However, we are not so innocent to say that we did not upload the video on behalf of a customer of ours - for that we are guilty. As part of our excellent customer service commitments, wherever possible, we will always aim to assist our hosting customers in whatever manner possible.

At no point in this video is it implied or explicitly shown that anyone is sexually assaulted. Also, any allegations of Sonassi’s involvement with this video are unfounded and we would go so far as to say, libellous. Attempting to defame a company’s name in order to gain some interest in an otherwise mundane blog or newspaper article appears somewhat pathetic. When Mr. Carlson has clearly explained the level of Sonassi’s involvement, which is clearly indicated as not class[ing] the video as a piece of work made by Sonassi. The video and associated materials were produced as an item from The Free Manchester partnership.

As a video, we still believe it was innocent enough, obviously humour - the type that would rival much of what YouTube already offers. To imply the video was rape-based seems maniacal and really only suggests impure thoughts from that of the viewer, especially since the video ends in an “open to interpretation” blank screen.

No member of Sonassi Media Services participated in the concept/treatment/script. Mr. Carlson’s participation was to the extent of supplying audio from that of his personal band.

Sonassi Media Services did not approach Peel or GMMG; we have never met in person, by telephone or via email. The first point of contact we have had regarding this matter what when Peel asked us to remove the materials from our server - which after investigation, we promptly carried out.

Again, we did not make the “Free Manchester” website - our participation stretched as far as hosting the material - and briefly at that. For certain parties to keep accusing Sonassi for any of the “Free Manchester Partnership’s” actions only causes us deep upset and we can only hope that this will not affect current or future clients.

To blame Sonassi for any participation other than of a professional manner (supplying hosting services), would be as ludicrous to implicate YouTube and Google for their participation in this debacle.

Manchester, England - 4th December 2008 - Sonassi Media Services is pleased to announce the availability of the new Manchester Fashion Network website. The new site emphasises the key areas of their business and helps draw more visitors to these areas. 

Visit Manchester Fashion Network today.

About Manchester Fashion Network: The Fashion Network is a business to business networking service that creates and develops business opportunities to the fashion, apparel and creative industries across the UK. Founded in 2006, the fashion network has since become the representative for all things fashion based in Manchester & London. Their services span over many areas such as Recruitment, PR, Events and Intelligence Resource.

Ringspun, one of the leading fashion brands in the UK, have just launched a new competition on their website.

The Ringspun fancy dress competition gives you the chance of winning:

• 2 x Take That Tickets
• XBox 360 + Rock Band 2 (Including Guitar, Drums and Microphone)
• £300 worth of Ringspun designer clothing

Manchester, England - 20th October 2008 - Sonassi Media Services today announced that its latest project, I love New York Bagels, has gone live. Sonassi put together the flash animation using some iconic designs created by The Kings Arms. The animation was rendered by The Neighbourhood, with the audio created by the guys at Candy Studios.

The micro site allows a user to create a message for a special someone, along with a personalised animation.

Be sure to check it out at I Love NY Bagels

Sonassi Media Services is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Edwards of Manchester online store.

Coded by the team here at Sonassi, and designed by Freeman Holland, the new Edwards site brings the well established shoe store firmly into the 21st century. The site is a tremendous achievement for all of us involved and the product of months of hard work. Edward’s are currently offering free postage on all shoes shipped within the UK, so make sure to check out the excellent selection today.

View the Edwards of Manchester Store.

Alternately, those of you in Manchester can pop into their store:

Edwards Of Manchester
61 Deansgate, Barton Arcade
Manchester
M3 2BW

So yesterday me & my training partner, Johnny Mathews, started a new 9 week fitness regime, aimed to increase our stamina, strength and improve our general well being.

The regime consists of 3 runs per week, and 3 weight training sessions.

The runs start off easy, with 1 minute running, then 90 seconds walk in the first week, building up to a 45 minute run in week 9.

For our weight training, we are using Mens Health: Muscle by Ian King. It contains a set program of workouts designed to build your strength up overtime. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to get fit it is fantastic.

Lets hope we can keep it up!

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