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USXP "As Universal Express has planned for sizable acquisition announcements, our CEO's safety is paramount due to the enormous financial issues that may become evident," stated Chris Gunderson, the General Counsel of Universal Express.
STTK News
Smart-tek Commences Work on $500,000 in Mixed Residential and Commercial Security... [GKGGYPS]
Smart-tek Commences Work on $500,000 in Mixed Residential and Commercial Security and Surveillance Contract
CORTE MADERA, Calif., Sept. 21, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Smart-tek Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:STTK) announced today that its operating subsidiary Smart-tek Communications Inc. ("SCI"), has commenced work on the security, voice and data contract for the King Edward Village project. The total value of the contract is in excess of $500,000.
Smart-tek will be supplying and installing the low voltage system consisting of the telephone/data backbone to the buildings, CATV, integrated proximity access control, elevator access control, intercom and digital CCTV system to the King Edward Village project. Included in the scope of work of the contract, Smart-tek will also provide rough-in voice and data cabling to the retail and commercial units.
"We are continuing our efforts to further strengthen our security/surveillance technology side of our business," said Perry Law, President of Smart-tek Communications. "Not only are we continuing to market our RTAC-PM Bird Flu containment and monitoring system on a more global scale, but we are also focusing on our success in our residential and commercial security and surveillance products and services as evidenced by this prestigious project, to strengthen our company."
This mixed use project consists of 391 residential units in two towers and approximately 28,000 sq.ft. of commercial space together with a new public library.
The King Edward Village project is being developed by Tri Power Developments Inc., a national real estate developer whose portfolio includes projects in Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal, Halifax and New Brunswick. Tri Power Development Inc. is the development arm for Aquilini Investment Group.
More information about King Edward Village can be found at http://www.kingedwardvillage.com.
More information about Aquilini Investment Group can be found at http://www.aquilini.com.
About Smart-tek Solutions Inc.
Smart-tek Solutions Inc. is a technology holding company in the security and surveillance sector and poultry monitoring with its RTAC-PM bird flu containment system, providing turnkey state of the art systems design and installation through its wholly owned subsidiary, Smart-tek Communications, Inc. Smart-tek Communications, Inc. is the Company's initial acquisition in this sector and is appropriately positioned to pursue additional acquisitions in order to restore and enhance shareholder value.
Smart-tek Communications ("SCI") is a market leader in providing surveillance technology solutions for the monitoring and containment of the H5N1 virus with the recent introduction of its RTAC-PM system. This scaleable system has been designed to help countries contain the deadly avian flu virus currently threatening the world.
Smart-tek Communications Inc. is a market leader in integrated security, voice and data communication systems. Located in Richmond, British Columbia, SCI specializes in the design, sale, installation and service of the latest in security technology with proven electronic hardware and software products. SCI has positioned itself as a security systems leader in the Greater Vancouver area, supplying over 45% of new downtown core construction projects. Valued customers include major developers, general and electrical contractors, hospitals, Crown Corporations, law enforcement agencies and retail facilities. Projects range from high-end residential and commercial developments to system upgrades and monitoring contracts. SCI's continued growth and success is a direct result of providing a consistently superior product at competitive pricing to both new and existing clients. SCI's stellar client retention is in itself a testimonial to the overall excellence of the product designed and installed.
More information on Smart-tek Solutions' RTAC-PM bird flu containment system can be found at www.smart-teksolutions.com/rfid.html.
More information on Smart-tek Solutions can be found at www.smart-teksolutions.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements regarding the Company's business which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Readers are directed to the Smart-tek Solutions reports as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including but not limited to its most recent annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2005 and quarterly report on Form 10-QSB the quarter ended March 31, 2006 for further information and factors that may affect Smart-tek Solutions business and results of operations. Smart-tek Solutions Inc. undertakes no obligations to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
-0- CONTACT: Peter Nasca Associates, Inc.
Peter Nasca
(305) 937-1711
21Sep06 17:45 GMT
Symbols: de;S8R us;STTK
Source PZM PrimeZone Media
Categories: MST/I/EEI MST/R/G7 MST/R/NME MST/R/US TGT/BGN
USXP, hopefully this is the vol needed to break 52. We'll see. Thanks for the input too.
BB, what do you think about USXP, chart looks good, but not recently updated for my opinions.
Thanks
USXP NEWS
Universal Express Completes Funding of Universal Jet [GKGBHWY]
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--Sept. 21, 2006--
Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP), today announced the second and final phase of the capitalization of its ownership of Universal Jet Aviation. Universal Jet is Universal Express' General Aviation acquisition and is located at Boca Aviation in Boca Raton, Florida. The partners anticipate near-term aviation revenues of 23 Million Dollars.
"From Universal Jet's President, management, piloting staff and maintenance crew, we have patiently struggled to make the many necessary changes to effect growth and profitability," said Richard A. Altomare, Chairman and CEO of Universal Express. "This past year and a half has been a roller coaster ride; always fun, at times breathtaking, but we have arrived safely at the end of this final phase," continued Mr. Altomare.
The changes made during the past year and a half include a reconfiguration and downsizing of the company-owned fleet while simultaneously greatly increasing the company's managed aircraft and growth revenues. "Having turned the corner, we now see that, with Universal Express' counsel and steady hand, we have created and implemented a sound business model to further the expansion of our alliance with Universal Express," said Michael McCauley, President of Universal Jet Aviation.
The new round of capitalization will include new maintenance facility, expanded captain and copilot staff, and a highly-rarefied internal accounting department.
"This alliance should indicate Universal Express' tenacious resolve, no matter how difficult the task, to complete whatever synergistic acquisitions it pursues aggressively for the benefit of USXP and its stockholders," continued Mr. Altomare.
"We look forward to expanding upon this now well-tested business model in the coming months," said Mr. Altomare. "Universal Jet," he concluded, "has been the flagship General Aviation carrier in one of the premier U.S. markets. We look forward to reaping the benefits of our long term plans."
About Universal Express
Universal Express, Inc. is a 22 year old logistics and transportation conglomerate with multiple developing subsidiaries and services. For additional information please visit www.usxp.com
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements contained herein, which are not historical, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, certain delays beyond the Company's control with respect to market acceptance of new technologies, products and services, delays in testing and evaluation of products and services, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Universal Express, Inc. Mark Falk, 631-588-1644 publicrelations@usxp.com
Copyright Business Wire 2006 21Sep06 14:21 GMT
Symbols: us;USXP
Source BW Business Wire
Categories: MST/I/AIF MST/I/ICS MST/I/RCS MST/I/TRQ MST/L/EN MST/R/NME MST/R/US MST/R/US/NY TGT/BWB
Agreed. Averaged down, looking for even the slightest pop to get out and break even.
PARL tested the $5 again, bounced nicely, may go green. Good call. Got in at 5.10
Ditto...have never gained anything from R/S. GLTA
chdt gapping
MSEP R/S 1:225
MotorSports Emporium, Inc. Files Schedule 14C; MSEP Announces Reverse Stock Split [GKDNRNP]
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(Business Wire)--Sept. 20, 2006--
MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP), a multi-faceted motor sports company specializing in high-performance brake fluid, die cast model cars and car care products, today filed Schedule 14C and announced a reverse split of its outstanding shares.
In lieu of an Annual Meeting of Shareholders, action was taken as it relates to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 13, 2006 ("Record Date"), for the purpose of providing information with respect to certain corporate actions taken by written consents executed by holders of approximately 58% of the votes entitled to be cast by our shareholders in the election of directors and to approve and ratify other types of corporate action ("Majority Shareholders").
The Company currently has authorized capital stock of 525,000,000 shares, including 500,000,000 shares of common stock and 25,000,000 shares of preferred stock. On September 5, 2006, the Board of Directors, and on September 13, 2006, the shareholders holding a majority of the voting rights in the Company, approved an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to effect a reverse split of the issued and outstanding shares of our Common Stock on a ratio of one share for every 225 shares (1:225).
The reverse stock split will be effected simultaneously for all of the Common Stock and the ratio will be the same for all of the Common Stock. The effective date of the reverse stock split will be on or about October 31, 2006. The reverse stock split will not materially affect any stockholder's percentage ownership interest in the Company. The principal effect of the reverse stock split will be to reduce the number of shares of the Common Stock issued and outstanding from 456,423,621 to 2,028,550 shares. In addition, the reverse stock split may increase the number of shareholders who own odd lots (less than 100 shares). Shareholders who hold odd lots may experience an increase in the cost of selling their shares and may have greater difficulty in effecting sales. MSEP transfer agent American Registrar and Stock Transfer will handle transactions involving stockholders who hold physical certificates and exchange their old stock certificates for new certificates. Stockholders whose shares are held by their stockbrokers or with online brokerages do not need to submit certificates for exchange.
David Keaveney, President and CEO of MSEP, commented, "The Board of Directors believes the current price of the Common Stock is too low and could act as a deterrent for some, if not most, of the companies it is currently trying to conduct business with. Also the Board of Directors believes the share price is too low to attract potential mergers or acquisition candidates and even new investors to buy the stock. To proportionately raise the per share price of the Common Stock by reducing the number of outstanding shares, the Board of Directors believes that it is in the best interests of the Company's shareholders to implement a reverse stock split. In addition, the Board of Directors believes that the share price of the Common Stock is a factor in whether the Common Stock meets investment guidelines for certain institutional investors and investment funds. The Board of Directors also believes that the Company's shareholders will benefit from relatively lower trading costs for a higher priced stock. The combination of lower transaction costs and increased interest from institutional investors and investment funds may ultimately improve the trading liquidity of the Common Stock."
Keaveney continued, "Being public is bittersweet and does require management and the board to make tough decisions that may not be favored by all shareholders. In the end it is management's duty to bring value to our shareholders and we believe the reverse split will bring new found interest in our stock. The reverse split better reflects the company's new business model of mergers and acquisitions and concentrated industry specific sales, which should allow us to further capitalize on business activities with a price range that would be more attractive and conducive moving forward. Because we are dealing with some of the biggest and most influential names within the motor sports and automotive industry our stock's price is a direct reflection on our product lines (GS610 brake fluid and Luyendyk Pro Series Waterless Wash n Wax). We believe a higher stock price and lower outstanding share count will increase the visibility of not only our stock but give MSEP and our products the credibility needed to push forward."
Update on Quadriga MotorSports Product Line
GS610 Brake Fluid: Joe Gibbs Racing and Evernham Motorsports, two well-known Nextel NASCAR Cup teams, have expressed interest in GS610 brake fluid. Currently both teams are testing competitive brake fluid to either privately brand or use in their cars in 2007. Because both teams are racing for the NASCAR Championship, brake fluid testing will not resume until mid October or November. Also, Motorsports Management International (MMI) has approached MSEP to produce a "Street" version of its high-performance brake fluid for specialty race shops and automotive stores. The "Street" version of GS610 could retail for $4-$7. MMI and MSEP are discussing the opportunity of using Kasey Kahne as a marketing conduit for B2B relationships for the proposed GS610 "Street" brake fluid. The current version of GS610 will continue to focus efforts on private label and/or securing large contracts with either a factory race team or an entire racing series. As information becomes available a progress report will be released.
Arie Luyendyk Pro Series: Through the advice of the Steiner Bros., Spray n Shine waterless wash & wax is currently undergoing a label redesign to adequately serve the clientele and business relationships of the Steiner Bros. Their specialty is the mass retail stores including Wal-Mart, Target, Sam's Club and Home Depot. The Steiners believe a redesigned label will capture and showcase the product, which will be more appealing to consumers and assist in moving the product from the shelves much faster. Because a initial short run of the current label was produced, the balance will be sold in stores, on the Internet and through tradeshow sales. Additionally, RJE Associates, a TV shopping channel expert, is securing times for MSEP to interview with QVC to demonstrate Spray n Shine with two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk. Upon completion of the redesigned label, Quadriga MotorSports will begin rolling out the balance of its product line.
In other news, Quadriga MotorSports, a division of MotorSports Emporium, Inc., filed its corporation paperwork with the State of Nevada.
About MotorSports Emporium, Inc.
MotorSports Emporium, Inc. is a fast-track, multi-faceted and diversified company in the motor sports industry targeting INDY, NASCAR, Formula 1 and other racing series, spectators, classic car and high-performance auto enthusiasts, professional and amateur mechanics and discriminating consumers in search of high-quality auto parts and accessories. MotorSports Emporium's marketing plan is to reach consumers through mass market retailers, auto parts suppliers, and home television shopping networks, infomercials, industry and consumer trade shows, and consumer direct advertising (television, magazine and Internet). For more information visit www.motorsportsemporium.com.
This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to achieving corporate objectives, developing additional project interests, the company's analysis of opportunities in the acquisition and development of various project interests and certain other matters. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein.
MotorSports Emporium, Inc. David Keaveney, 480-596-4002 davidk@motorsportsemporium.com
Copyright Business Wire 2006 20Sep06 13:00 GMT
Symbols: de;TNZ us;MSEP
Source BW Business Wire
Categories: MST/I/AUT MST/I/NET MST/I/RCS MST/L/EN MST/R/NME MST/R/US MST/R/US/AZ TGT/BWB
THanks for that, PM is around 26 now. Will see how things go.
BB, any opinion on stocks like YHOO that tanked yesterday on poor earnings, down near 52 week lows. Watching it, but curioius how these things bounce back, do shorts kill any movement back up for a while...etc. just your thoughts if you have a minute.
Thx
IMJX UT
CHDT bouncing
CHDT triple bottom at .065
BKMP NEWS
GYM Is a Dandy Fit for The Fight Network Announces Blackout Media Corp.
TORONTO, Sep 18, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Blackout Media Corp.'s (PINKSHEETS: BKMP) The Fight Network Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-fight programming deal with Groupe Yvon Michel ("GYM"). The agreement will see The Fight Network air fourteen (14) current boxing events produced by GYM.
"GYM is the most active boxing promotion in the country and we are thrilled to have it on our schedule," said Brian Sobie, VP of Programming for The Fight Network. "It gets monster ratings in Quebec and we expect it to do the same when we bring it to the rest of the country."
GYM events take place at the spectacular Casinos of Montreal and Lac Lamy and feature world-class boxers like Otis Grant, Joachim Alcine, Hermann Ngoudjo, and Patrice L'Heureux.
"GYM has established itself as a world-class boxing promotion. We have great athletes, exciting events and with the help of The Fight Network we look forward to bringing our brand of boxing to fans right across Canada," said GYM president and founder, Yvon Michel.
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.
About GYM:
Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) is on a mission to popularize Canadian professional boxing by organizing regularly scheduled events held in popular venues, which are presented to a wider audience via television. Founded in July of 2004, GYM has quickly distinguished itself as the most prolific organization in the history of Canadian boxing.
CHDT China Direct Acquires Capstone Industries, Inc.
COOPER CITY, FL, Sep 18, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- China Direct Trading Corp. (OTCBB: CHDT) announced today that it has acquired Capstone Industries Inc. (www.capstoneindustries.com). The acquisition of Capstone furthers China Direct's current strategic plan to expand domestic distribution opportunities through strategic investment and acquisition. CHDT issued 234,399 shares of its Series B Preferred Stock (convertible into 15.625 million shares of CHDT Common Stock) and $750,000 in cash (from the CHDT credit line with certain members of management) to acquire 100% of Capstone's common stock.
Capstone Industries (Deerfield Beach, FL), established in 1997, is an innovator in growing book light and multi-task lighting categories, holding several product and design patents and trademarks, and is engaged in product/design development, manufacturing, and distribution nationwide. Existing retailer distribution agreements include, but are not limited to, mass market retailers (Wal-Mart), office-supply chains (Staples), book store chains (Barnes & Noble), warehouse clubs (Costco), supermarket chains (Kroger), drug chains (Rite Aid), Department Stores (Dillards), and book clubs (Scholastic). For FY2005 (unaudited), Capstone had gross sales of $2.167 million, gross profit of $661,489 and net income of $92,535 after a one-time tax deferral adjustment of ($209,940). Pro forma financials for the acquisition will be filed as soon as practicable with the SEC.
Capstone's product development, domestic distribution, marketing expertise, overseas sourcing and product diversification is expected to positively contribute revenue growth in 2007. CHDT hopes that Capstone will bolster the non-power generator revenues of CHDT business lines and help diversify CHDT revenue sources. "We want to remain consistent with our strategic plan of dealing in products that can be distributed by existing channels, do not require extensive inventory and have a relatively short sales cycle," said Howard Ullman, Chief Executive Officer and President of CHDT. "Capstone complements our existing souvenir business by being mostly a direct sale to national or regional corporate customers," added Mr. Ullman.
AAGM Looking at the chart, it painted 6's a couple of times. Is that a big concern to you, seeing the bottom used to be 7-8?
Its moved like + or - 10 % every day.
XNL looking good now, over $4
First Ethanol Pump Opens in State of Florida
TALLAHASSEE -- Drivers with vehicles that can use ethanol-blend fuel were able to buy it in Florida for the first time Wednesday when a gas station in Tallahassee became the state's first to sell E-85.
Gov. Jeb Bush was the first to use it, pumping the corn-based fuel into a sport utility vehicle with the hope that eventually it could help lessen dependence on foreign oil, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, provide an economic boost to farmers and maybe even blunt high pump prices.
The promotion of alternative fuels has been the centerpiece of Bush's energy policy -- and state officials said the governor would be riding in a vehicle that can use E-85 within a couple weeks.
The fuel can only be used in flex-fuel vehicles, or FFVs. It would damage regular engines.
Bush said the primary reason he would like to see more drivers shift to such vehicles is that it reduces the amount of oil the nation must buy from foreigners.
"It's in our national-security interest and our economic interest as a state to diversify," Bush said. "It would make sense to me to be reliant on sources of energy internationally that would be more stable than oil from Venezuela, oil from the Middle East, oil from Nigeria, where there is political instability or outright hatred of our country."
While there's debate on whether using more ethanol would make much of a dent in oil imports, environmentalists agree with Bush's second reason for promoting its use: It spews much less pollution into the air.
"The E-85 tends to promote a cleaner environment. I would say this is positive news," said Frank O'Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch in Washington.
O'Donnell and other advocates for clean air say it's a small step -- stronger emissions requirements for all vehicles would go much further in cleaning up the air. But overall, they agree it could help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
The fuel Bush pumped into a Chevrolet Tahoe on Wednesday at an Inland gas station was $2.29 a gallon, about 20 cents cheaper than regular gas. But for the consumer, the overall cost may be a wash. Flex-fuel vehicles get about 20 percent to 25 percent fewer miles to the gallon.
Officials with E-85 supplier Southwest Georgia Oil said the company planned to make it available in the coming months at 16 additional Inland and SunStop gas stations in the Tallahassee area.
E-85 is available in several other states, mostly in the Midwest, but overall, fewer than 750 of more than 180,000 fuel stations nationwide offer it.
A recent University of Minnesota study found that if all the corn grown in the country were turned into fuel, it would offset just 12 percent of the gasoline used in the U.S.
First Ethanol Pump Opens in State of Florida
TALLAHASSEE -- Drivers with vehicles that can use ethanol-blend fuel were able to buy it in Florida for the first time Wednesday when a gas station in Tallahassee became the state's first to sell E-85.
Gov. Jeb Bush was the first to use it, pumping the corn-based fuel into a sport utility vehicle with the hope that eventually it could help lessen dependence on foreign oil, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, provide an economic boost to farmers and maybe even blunt high pump prices.
The promotion of alternative fuels has been the centerpiece of Bush's energy policy -- and state officials said the governor would be riding in a vehicle that can use E-85 within a couple weeks.
The fuel can only be used in flex-fuel vehicles, or FFVs. It would damage regular engines.
Bush said the primary reason he would like to see more drivers shift to such vehicles is that it reduces the amount of oil the nation must buy from foreigners.
"It's in our national-security interest and our economic interest as a state to diversify," Bush said. "It would make sense to me to be reliant on sources of energy internationally that would be more stable than oil from Venezuela, oil from the Middle East, oil from Nigeria, where there is political instability or outright hatred of our country."
While there's debate on whether using more ethanol would make much of a dent in oil imports, environmentalists agree with Bush's second reason for promoting its use: It spews much less pollution into the air.
"The E-85 tends to promote a cleaner environment. I would say this is positive news," said Frank O'Donnell, president of Clean Air Watch in Washington.
O'Donnell and other advocates for clean air say it's a small step -- stronger emissions requirements for all vehicles would go much further in cleaning up the air. But overall, they agree it could help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
The fuel Bush pumped into a Chevrolet Tahoe on Wednesday at an Inland gas station was $2.29 a gallon, about 20 cents cheaper than regular gas. But for the consumer, the overall cost may be a wash. Flex-fuel vehicles get about 20 percent to 25 percent fewer miles to the gallon.
Officials with E-85 supplier Southwest Georgia Oil said the company planned to make it available in the coming months at 16 additional Inland and SunStop gas stations in the Tallahassee area.
E-85 is available in several other states, mostly in the Midwest, but overall, fewer than 750 of more than 180,000 fuel stations nationwide offer it.
A recent University of Minnesota study found that if all the corn grown in the country were turned into fuel, it would offset just 12 percent of the gasoline used in the U.S.
One dropped off ask right before close. About to Ut
FYI, your chart page is not public. Thanks
It means that 2 insiders bought a total of 125000 shares of their own stock. When an insider buys or sells their own stock, they have to file this form (except for the pink sheets). When they buy normally a good sign (they anticipate price increae), when they sell, they either need cash or anticipate a price decrease, which could be a bad sign.
2-Form 4 purchases on 9/11 of 125000 shares total
XNL, 2 form 4 purchases yesterday of 125000 shares.
Thanks, works fine now.
BB, your chart page is asking for user and pass on a sign in page. Is something up or is it my end? Was going to check out a few charts. Thanks
CHDT gapping on news
Earthquake yesterday of Gulf of Mexico. Kinda crazy. Felt in here in Fl. 6 on richter scale.
BKMP finally UTing
Etrade just posted XNL as short restricted. you know what that specifically means?
IMJX thinning
Thanks for that, got me a tiny position at 3.85
IMJX gonna go
BKMP Gapping on news
BKMP News Blackout Media Corp. Issues Letter to Shareholders
TORONTO, Sep 06, 2006 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Blackout Media Corp. (PINKSHEETS: BKMP) announced today that it has released a Letter to Shareholders from President Sandy Winick updating the shareholders on the progress made at the Company. The text of the letter appears below.
Dear Shareholders:
Blackout Media's main asset is still its 20% interest in The Fight Network and all its various brand extensions through Blackout Communications Inc.
It has been our goal from day one and still is our goal to build The Fight Network into a globally recognized brand that combatant sports fans will come to identify as "the Source" for fight sports events and entertainment. Here are a few of the highlights that have been implemented to achieve that long term goal:
Television
We have now successfully launched our service on the following cable and satellite providers in Canada:
Rogers
StarChoice
Videotron
Cogeco
Source Cable
Mountain Cable
Telus
Aurora Cable
Bobcaygen Cable
Campbell River Cable
Cable Axion
Compton Cable
Cross Country
Cable TV Slave Lake
Cable Cable
Davia Private Cable
Fenelon Falls
Mascon Communications
Milk River Cable
Norcom Telecom
New North Networks
North Nova Cable
Northwestel Cable
Rush Communications
Sunshine Communications
Westman Communications
Whistler Cable
Yourlink
We are soon to be launching this fall on the remaining cable and satellite operators in Canada, bringing the total number of carriers to about 50. Once this occurs we will have Canada's nearly 5,000,000 digital households.
In addition to that we have been working with Trajectory Sports of New York in pursuing carriage in the United States and we are in talks with a number of operators including:
DirectTV
Verizon - FIOS
ATT - U-verse
Lodgenet
On Command
Dish Network
Bresnan
We have expanded our efforts in pursuing carriage and business opportunities in the United States. We strive to have some exciting new announcements by year's end.
Fall Line-Up -- we have secured a number of new promotions from around the world to preview this coming fall on the network, these new shows will give us some of the most premium content in Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Wrestling found anywhere in the world.
We have also been in touch with companies in Australia, England, and Panama about launching the service in those countries.
Progress has been significant with the Australian initiative and we should see some results in the upcoming months ahead.
Neilsen Media Research
The company is performing very well in its digital category; our position against the other specialty digital channels in Canada is strong and should only get stronger as we expand our subscriber base. Our goal is to become the number one digital channel in Canada, and we think we can do it.
Fight Network Radio
We have been actively moving our 24/7 Fight Radio concept forward where we are nearly ready to roll this out to the market. We have been in contact with XM and Sirius about the possibilities of putting this on satellite radio. We are looking to have it available on broadband once we have launched.
The LAW has moved to 1010 CFRB in Toronto which is the Number 1 talk radio station in Canada. The move has been very good for both us and them.
Fight Mobile
FIGHT MOBILE is now available in the United States on Verizon Wireless' Mobile Web 2.0 network, Sprint and Cingular. Other second-tier carriers are preparing to launch the U.S. service in the near future, while in Canada we have successful launched on Telus and we are looking to being added by the other tier-one carriers before the year end. When fully deployed, FIGHT MOBILE has the potential of reaching over 220,000,000 (Two Hundred and Twenty Million) cell phones in North America.
Our partners in FIGHT MOBILE are also working on getting the service into other parts of the world and we should see some results in the upcoming months ahead on that initiative.
In addition to the news component of FIGHT MOBILE, we are also working on video content and will be outlining that product in the next quarter. We are expecting to launch the video on mobile phones in the first quarter of 2007.
Fight Network Online
The FIGHT STORE has been launched by The Fight Network; demand is strong and thus far sales have exceeded targets. We are expecting the holiday season to be strong with some important announcements with respect to the Store and some exciting licensing opportunities to be forthcoming this fall.
Stock Buy-Back
The share buy-back is still in full force and effect and should market conditions exist where funds should be allocated to furthering the buyback then that is exactly what will happen.
There are other opportunities that we are looking at, which will be released to the shareholders as they evolve.
I truly believe that this will be a great year for the company and the future is looking very bright and extremely optimistic.
Thank you.
Sandy Winick,
President - Blackout Media Corp.
IMJX off short list today
ADVC vol picking up