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http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/837244/blackout_media_corp_announces_the_fight_network_signs_multiyear_deal/index.html?source=r_technology

Blackout Media Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BKMP) -- The Fight Network™, North America's only twenty-four (24) hour combatant sports and entertainment channel, announced on February 1st, 2007 that it has acquired the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights to EliteXC "LIVE" and tape-delayed MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Events.

EliteXC is a newly formed Mixed Martial Arts venture led by CEO Doug DeLuca and President of Live Events Gary Shaw, a prominent fight promoter. EliteXC is backed by LA-based Pro-Elite Inc. EliteXC will also be seen in the U.S. marketplace on SHOWTIME, a premium television network.

The first event which aired on The Fight Network in this multi-year deal on February 10th "LIVE" at 10pm EST with Frank Shamrock vs. Renzo Gracie in the main event, was a resounding success. The show which was broadcasted on The Fight Network across Canada is the first MMA non-PPV event shown live in Canada, many bars and restaurants featured events on Saturday night promoting the show. As well TFN garnered many more subscribers to the network as a result of the extension advertising and promotion conducted in connection with this first ever event.

Frank Shamrock is regarded by many to be the first true mixed martial artist in combat sports. Renzo Gracie is a prominent member of the most famous family in martial arts. Now these two legends will square off in the first-ever EliteXC event.

Also on the card will be Canada's own David "The Crow" Loiseau taking on Joey "The Dream Smasher" Villasenor in what promises to be an exciting middleweight fight as well.

"This is excellent news for our viewers," said Brian Sobie, VP of Programming for The Fight Network. "We have been looking to add 'Live' premium MMA events to our line-up and I am very confident that the shows that EliteXC has planned out will connect soundly with our audiences."

"EliteXC is dedicated to delivering top quality fights from around the world each and every time out," said Doug DeLuca CEO of EliteXC. "We're very pleased to have The Fight Network on board to bring our events into the homes of enthusiastic mixed martial arts fans across Canada," he added.

About The Fight Network: The Fight Network is a cross-platform media company with brand interest in television, pay-per-view, radio, mobile and web. All five of these media are seamlessly integrated to offer fans of combatant sports and related entertainment a true convergence experience. The Fight Network Inc. corporate headquarters is located in Toronto, Canada. The Fight Network's Website is: www.thefightnetwork.com.

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A 28-year-old man has been charged for allegedly assaulting his 92-year-old girlfriend.

According to reports, 28-year-old Thomas Standley of Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested and charged with domestic assault and assault. Willie Frances Robinson, 92, says that Standley got mad at her because she wouldn’t take her medication and reacted by choking her, grabbing her by the arm, and violently shaking her.

Robinson’s daughter, who lives next door, reportedly heard her mother say, “Let go of me, you’re hurting me,” and rushed over to check on the elderly woman. Standley reportedly became angry that the daughter came to check on her and pushed the woman out the front door.

Upon being questioned by police, the 92-year-old said she was afraid of Standley and that he abuses her all the time. Robinson says she has been afraid to call police because her boyfriend forced her to sign over power of attorney to him at one time.

Standley is currently being held at Shelby County Jail and is set to appear in court on Thursday morning.

Sources: WMC Action News, WREG, The Commercial Appeal / Photo Sources: WMC Action News, Wikimedia Commons

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Duranord Veillard, 108, has been married to his wife Jeanne, 104, for about 76 per cent of his life.

 

The Veillards, who tied in the knot in 1932 and have been married for 82 years, celebrated Duranord's birthday earlier today. 

 

The couple, who have five children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, moved to Spring Valley, New York, after leaving Haiti in 1968. 

They have been married for every US president from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama - 13 in all. 

 

 

A birthday party for Duranord was held at the home where the Veillards live with their daughter Marie, according to the 

 

The centenarian, who starts his day with pushups, a cup of tea, oatmeal and fresh fruit, said the secret for living a long and healthy life is God.

 

He also eats fish and fresh vegetable for lunch and dinner and takes multiple naps each day. 

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2974035/Duranord-Jeanne-Veillard-Spring-Valley-New-York-celebrated-108th-birthday-today-82-years-marriage.html#ixzz3TA3k35Ia