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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 30 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the official 100-day mark from the 2008 Olympic Games, The Hilton Family of Hotels today announced the release of a new children’s book inspired by the Olympic ideals and a month-long kids initiative in which U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls will lead book readings for local kids at Hilton Family hotels across the country. U.S. Olympic hopeful Morgan Hamm (Gymnastics) and author/illustrator Todd Parr will lead the first reading today during an event at the Hilton New York in New York City, a sister city to Beijing.To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: Developed in collaboration with Parr and approved by the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Hilton Family’s be hospitable: A World United Edition includes messages of teamwork, graciousness and multiculturalism and teaches kids to accept others’ differences. A portion of the book’s proceeds benefit the U.S. Paralympic Team.”Our be hospitable philosophy is inspired by the belief that kindness and generosity can empower anyone — from the greatest athlete in the world to a kid growing up in the heart of America — to make a positive impact on others,” said Jeff Diskin, Senior Vice President, Hilton Brand Management. “The Hilton Family is proud to share this book with kids and families as people and cultures come together for the 2008 Olympic Games.”Students from Richard Rodgers School of Arts and Technology will participate in the New York reading, which is the first in an eight-city tour featuring U.S. athletes aiming to compete in Beijing. hotel team members will welcome area kids and provide free copies of be hospitable: A World United Edition.”I am proud to partner with the Hilton Family on this unique book that presents positive messages of respect, kindness and diversity to kids through simple and familiar examples — the way young minds process concepts best,” said Parr. “be hospitable: A World United Edition is a creative tool parents and teachers can use to talk with kids about creating communities where everyone is valued.”After reading the book aloud, the athletes will lead a discussion and share their own personal stories. hotel team members will also help kids complete their own hospitable gestures — good luck cards that will be presented to U.S. Olympians and Paralympians upon their departure for Beijing.A recent study by Kelton Research for The Hilton Family of Hotels found that 91 percent of Americans feel there is a need to show more respect to one another in daily interactions. A proud Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, the Hilton Family is advocating a return to graciousness, sportsmanship and kindness by sharing its be hospitable(R) philosophy to U.S. Olympic hopefuls, fans, general travelers and kids across the country.The second children’s book inspired by Hilton founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy, be hospitable: A World United Edition, can be purchased online through the Hilton Family U.S. Olympic Team shopping portal () and through USOC retail channels. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase at the USA House in Beijing during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A complete schedule of the reading tour follows: May 6 — Mark Lopez (taekwondo), Houston, Texas May 6 - Wallace Spearmon (track and field) Northwest Arkansas May 8 - Paul Hamm (gymnastics), Dallas, Texas May 20 - Carlos Leon (track and field), Miami, Fla. May 22 - Diana Lopez (taekwondo), Orlando, Fla. May 27 - Tatyana McFadden (track and field), Baltimore, Md. May 29 - TBD, Atlanta, Ga. About Hilton Family of HotelsHilton Hotels Corporation is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 3,000 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the world’s best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R) Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations(R), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(R). Contact: Kendra Walker Hilton Family of Hotels 310.205.4017 John Forrest Ales Cohn & Wolfe, 479.283.7919 Nicole Saunches USOC 719.866.2236Hilton Hotels Corporation

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LOS ANGELES, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Affinity Media International Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: AFMI.OB) (”Affinity”), a special purpose acquisition company that previously announced an agreement to acquire Hotels At Home Inc. (”Hotels”), announced today that it is postponing the record date of April 29, 2008, with respect to Affinity’s special meeting of stockholders to be held on May 28, 2008 (the “Meeting”), to a date yet to be determined.Representatives of Affinity and Hotels are currently in negotiations with respect to a possible amendment to the agreement. Once negotiations have concluded, Affinity intends to set a new record date with respect to the Meeting.About Affinity Media International Corp.Affinity Media International Corp. (”Affinity Media”) is a publicly traded acquisition corporation focused solely on acquiring businesses in the publishing industry. Affinity Media raised gross proceeds of approximately $18.9 million through its IPO completed in June 2006 led by Maxim Group LLC. For more information please visit .About Hotels At Home, Inc.Hotels At Home, Inc. (”Hotels At Home”) is an industry leading publisher of in-room retail catalogs and hotel-branded e-commerce Web sites for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Founded in 2000, Hotels At Home has established partnerships with many of the world’s leading hotel brands. Hotels At Home’s programs are available in approximately 2,400 properties representing over 500,000 rooms worldwide. Hotels At Home is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, and maintains international operations in Paris, France, Toronto, Canada and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For more information please visit .Important Additional Information has been and will be filed with the SECIn connection with the proposed merger, Affinity filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (”SEC”) on February 14, 2008 for its shareholders’ meeting. Before making any voting decision, Affinity’s shareholders are urged to read the preliminary proxy statement, and the definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC, regarding the merger carefully in its entirety because it contains important information about the proposed transaction. Affinity’s shareholders and other interested parties may also obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC from the SEC’s website at . Affinity’s shareholders and other interested parties may also obtain, without charge, a copy of the proxy statement and other relevant documents by directing such request to 1850 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 470, Los Angeles, California, 90025. Affinity and its directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Affinity’s shareholders with respect to the merger.Forward Looking StatementsThis press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about Affinity Media, Hotels At Home and their combined business after completion of the proposed transaction. Forward-looking statements are based largely on expectations and projections about future events and future trends and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Affinity Media’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and you should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual performance to differ from these forward-looking statements include the risks and uncertainties disclosed in Affinity Media’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof, and neither Affinity Media nor Hotels At Home assumes any obligation to update, amend or clarify them to reflect events, new information or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. Affinity Media International Corp.

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TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, April 29 /PRNewswire/ — This Father’s Day, instead of yet another tie to politely tuck into his closet, consider giving your father a Mai Tai in the BVI (British Virgin Islands). The casually-elegant, plantation-style Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas’ three-night “Explore the BVI” package makes a great gift for busy dads, who can book this relaxing Caribbean discovery getaway any time between now and December 20, 2008.Priced at $599 per person based on double occupancy, the package features a fun-filled island-hopping day sail to neighboring islands on the lovely “Mystique” with lunch, open bar and snorkeling. Also included are Hillside Oceanview Deluxe accommodations; full American breakfasts daily; a one-day car rental on Tortola; and tax and service charges. Additional nights are available priced at $175 per night.”Tortola is made for exploring. This package combines two of the most popular activities, making it an ideal Father’s Day gift for use as a romantic escape, or for dads to savor new Caribbean experiences with the whole family,” said Steven E. Heydt, Elite Island Resorts’ president.Home to Long Bay Resort & Villas, Tortola is a fun island to explore by car. Its rustic mountains have centuries-old ruins of forts and other historic sites, and its beaches include surfing spots and family-friendly calm waters. Road Town, the capital, offers relaxed shopping and dining. Tortola is also a popular jumping off point for sailing trips to nearby islands.Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas is a destination in itself, with verdant hills overlooking a stunning mile-long white sand beach. Its 157 beautiful guest rooms and villas are hidden away on a 52-acre estate, giving guests a feeling of exclusivity and privacy. On site are three restaurants and bars, a pool with a swim-up bar, a spa and salon, tennis courts, a fitness center and a dive shop. The resort is a member of Elite Island Resorts — the second-largest independently owned Caribbean hospitality group — known for its eco-friendly, casually elegant resorts, stunning locations, and caring, personal service. For reservations, call (800) 345-0356 or visit . Elite Island Resorts

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LONDON and BOSTON, April 29 /PRNewswire/ — - Number of vendors increases, as several mainland European andU.S.-based vendors vigorously expand UK presence UK content technology buyers enjoy increasingly diverse choices whenconsidering enterprise content management, search, portal and web analyticstechnologies, according to CMS Watch, a buyer-oriented analyst firm thatevaluates content technologies. These findings come in conjunction with Internet World UK, to be held atEarls Court London 29 April — 1 May, where CMS Watch Principals AlanPelz-Sharpe and Theresa Regli will speak in several sessions.”The UK has long been the ‘first stop’ for technology vendors who arelooking to expand beyond their own borders,” points out Alan Pelz-Sharpe,lead analyst for the ECM Suites Report 2008. “But this is playing out withmore intensity in the past year, especially as the UK and Europe currentlyenjoy stronger economic conditions than the U.S.” Mainland European open source projects such as OpenCms and TYPO3, alongwith commercial vendors like Day, Sitecore and SDL Tridion, providecompetition for locally-bred Alfresco and Mediasurface, while French-basedcompanies such as ECM vendor Nuxeo and search vendor Exalead have gained morecustomers north of the channel. This trend avails UK buyers not only a wealthof options, but also puts them in a position to demand strong local supportteams from their vendor. CMS Watch also finds: — In some areas such as enterprise search and e-mail management, UK technology buyers often focus on a different set of business challenges than their North American peers. While in North America legal search and e-discovery are hot-button issues, this tends to fall flat in the UK, as e-mail monitoring — such as the offerings by Symantec or UK-based vendor Autonomy — is more prevalent — The spread of interactive content services for mobile technology also drives more aggressive adoption of multi-channel publishing technologies in the UK and mainland Europe — UK government spending on content technologies at all levels has also helped buoy a diverse local supplier base Theresa Regli, who will present UK-specific research from The EnterpriseSearch Report 2008 at Internet World, concludes, “Competition is fierce, andcustomers are in a position to bargain for both products and services.” About CMS Watch CMS Watch(TM) evaluates content-oriented technologies, offeringhead-to-head comparative reviews of leading solutions. Through highlydetailed technical evaluations, CMS Watch helps sort out the complexlandscape of potential solutions so that buyers can minimize the time andeffort to identify technologies suited to their particular requirements. Toretain its independence as a totally impartial analyst firm, CMS Watch workssolely for solutions buyers and never for vendors. CONTACT: Kristie Hughes, Marketing Director, CMS Watch Tel: 1-202-966-6999; E-Mail: khughes@cmswatch.com Web site: http://www.cmswatch.comCMS Watch

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VANCOUVER, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Wyn Developments Inc. (the “Company” or “Wyn”) announces Daniel Kesonen, Rick Timcke, Pieter Danielsson, Ian Klassen, Craig Robson and Dennis Espadilla have agreed to become Wyn Metals Inc (”Wyn Metals”) new management team and lead the company upon shareholder approval of the proposed mineral exploration asset ’spin-out’ at the Company’s Annual General and Special Meeting April 30th, 2008.Upon said shareholder approval, Wyn Metals will proceed with a private placement financing consisting of 10,000,000 units and 3,000,000 flow through units at a price of $0.10 per unit for gross proceeds of up to CAD $1,300,000. Each unit will consist of one common share and one share purchase warrant exercisable for two years at the price of $0.15 per share. Each flow through unit will consist of one flow through share and one share purchase warrant exercisable to purchase one non-flow through share for a period of two years at the price of $0.15 per share. A total of $600,000 of the proceeds will be reserved for exploration expenditures on resource exploration projects including the Company’s Thrust Project, a portion will be used to fund the costs of the arrangement and the balance for general working capital and general and administrative expenditures.It is the intention of Wyn Metals’ new management to seek a listing for Wyn Metals shares on a recognized Canadian stock exchange within 120 days of the effective date of the arrangement.Shareholders of record on April 2nd, 2008 are entitled to vote on the resolutions of the Company’s Annual General and Special meeting, and, upon approval, Wyn shareholders as of the effective date (to be determined), will receive 1 new share in Wyn Metals for 11 existing shares of Wyn Developments, and Wyn Developments will change its name to Canada Gas Corp. and consolidate its share capital at a ratio of 5 old for 1 new share.No assurance can be given that the Company’s shareholders will approve the arrangement or restructurings, that the intended private placement will be completed, or that Wyn Metals will obtain a listing on a recognized exchange.All of the above is subject to court, shareholder, and regulatory approval.For more information on the Company and the Wyn Metals arrangement, please refer to the Company’s shareholder information circular available at . THE WYN METALS INC. MANAGEMENT TEAM Albert (Rick) Timcke Chair and DirectorMr. Timcke has more than 16 years experience in the public equity markets and has an expansive working knowledge of Canadian-based resource issuers. Mr. Timcke entered the public equity markets industry in 1990 in a position with the Dow Jones Company, with a specialization in early-stage markets. Over the next 7 years Mr. Timcke gained additional knowledge on the bond, money market and foreign exchange markets. He ended his career at Dow Jones specializing in the junior equity markets. In 1997, Mr. Timcke became Vice President of Corporate Development for a Canadian-based and publicly traded resource issuer and was responsible for raising significant financing for this company for exploration and corporate development activities. In 1999, Mr. Timcke became President, CEO and Director of a U.S. publicly listed company. In this position, Mr. Timcke raised capital for corporate expansion, led company operations and successfully sold the company in 2002. In the past 5 years, Mr. Timcke has raised capital for resource companies focused on mineral exploration and mine development. Daniel Kesonen President and Chief Executive Officer, DirectorMr. Kesonen is currently Chairman and Director of Wyn Developments Inc and the current Managing Director of RLK Investment Group, an international investment and venture capital corporation, with offices in Florida and Zurich, Switzerland. He is Chair & CEO of Nevtah Capital Management Corp., an oil and gas technology company trading on the OTC market. Mr. Kesonen is President & CEO of Pegasus Pharmaceuticals Inc., an advanced technology company for early, non-invasive screening of heart disease trading on the OTC market. Prior to his direct involvement in venture companies he served in the role of Vice President with Shearson Lehman Brothers, E.F. Hutton and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Mr. Kesonen was instrumental in bringing the Company and its Northeast British Columbia oil and gas projects to the attention of European institutional investors. Pieter Danielsson DirectorMr. Danielsson has in excess of 29 years of banking and international business experience with Nordfinanz Bank, Citicorp Private Bank, Zurich, Interallianz Bank AG/M.M. and Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG, among others. He is currently CEO and Chair of the Advisory Board of Quantum Economic Development Ltd, serves as Chair of Danco Securities Ltd., Zurich, Avis Financial Corporation, New York, and is Deputy Chair of Tola Solar AG, Vienna. Ian Klassen DirectorMr. Klassen currently serves as President of Grande Portage Resources Ltd, a Canadian junior resource exploration Company focused on massive sulphide exploration on Vancouver Island, BC. In addition, he is a founding Director of GMV Minerals Corp a resource exploration company active in central British Columbia. Mr. Klassen is an (Honours) B.A. graduate from the University of Western Ontario and is a recipient of the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in recognition of his significant contribution to his community and country. Craig Robson Director, Corporate SecretaryMr. Robson is a self-employed management consultant with extensive experience in all aspects of financial markets. Mr. Robson was previously employed by C.M. Oliver as Vice-President and Director, responsible for compliance and risk management. Robson is currently Director of MetalQuest Minerals Inc. and Pacific Cascade Minerals Inc., both TSX Venture Exchange listed issuers. Dennis Espadilla, B.A. Chief Financial OfficerMr. Dennis Espadilla has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in hotel and Marketing Management from De La Salle University, Philippines, and is co- founder, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development for Northern Lights Uranium Corp. Mr. Espadilla has twenty years of successful experience in management, sales and marketing in the hotel service industry and is currently the Chief Operating Officer of MRD Management and Development Corp, a hotel service management company.ABOUT WYN DEVELOPMENTS INC.Wyn Developments is a western Canada focused junior resource exploration, development and production company with both mineral and natural gas assets. With the ’spin-out’ of its mineral assets into Wyn Metals Inc. and capital restructuring, Wyn Developments will focus on natural gas exploration, development and production, through currently owned assets and seed additional natural gas exploration opportunities through possible future mergers and acquisitions.For more information on the Company or to sign up for our email list, please visit . On Behalf of the Board, WYN DEVELOPMENTS INC. “David McMillan” ———————– David McMillan President & CEO FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTSThis communication to shareholders and the public contains certain forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including, without limitations statements regarding future production, are forward looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The TX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.CONTACT: Chad McMillan, (604) 685-5851 or Toll Free: (888) 685-5851, Fax: (604) 685-7349, Email: ; ; 520-700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8 Wyn Developments Inc.

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NEW YORK, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI; TSX: TRI; LSE: TRIL: Nasdaq: TRIN), the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced the new leadership team for its foundation. With the approval of the foundation’s trustees, Richard J. Harrington, former Thomson president and chief executive officer, has been appointed foundation chairman. Monique Villa, former managing director at Reuters Media, has been appointed chief executive officer of the foundation.(Logo: )Thomas H. Glocer, chief executive officer of Thomson Reuters, said, “I am truly delighted that Dick Harrington and Monique Villa have accepted these roles. Together they will bring a huge amount of expertise, creativity, experience and ideas to the foundation. The foundation underpins Thomson Reuters business strategy with a central commitment to the communities in which we do business.”"In building on the heritage of three decades of the Reuters Foundation, and by leveraging the broader assets and capabilities of our enlarged global business, Dick and Monique will be able to drive the work of the foundation forward, expanding its influence and work across the globe.”Mr. Harrington added, “I’m honored to continue my tenure with Thomson Reuters in this capacity and thank Geert Linnebank for his vision and leadership as previous chairman of the foundation. During my tenure at Thomson, we developed an outstanding track record for making a difference in the communities in which we operate. I am confident we can uphold that tradition while supporting the historic priorities of the foundation.”Ms. Villa said, “I am hugely excited by the opportunity to help lead and develop the foundation, to extend its global reach and impact, and utilize the tremendous skills and expertise within Thomson Reuters. Through various supported initiatives, the foundation will provide knowledge, information and support to diverse communities in which we operate, giving them the means and a voice with which to make a difference.”Reuters Foundation runs four core programs: journalism training, Reuters AlertNet (), the inception and creation of Aswat al Iraq () and part-funding of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. It is expected to continue to run these programs while expanding to take on more initiatives to reflect the expertise, global community and strategic business goals of Thomson Reuters.The foundation’s strategic and operational goals are overseen by its board of trustees, which in addition to Mr. Harrington includes Geert Linnebank, the former chairman; David Craig, Thomson Reuters chief strategy officer, who oversees management of the foundation’s activities; David Schlesinger, Thomson Reuters editor in chief; as well as independent directors Lawton Fitt, Kenneth Olisa and Sir Crispin Tickell.Reuters Foundation is registered as a charity in England and Wales, UK, registered number 1082139. Established in November 1982, the trustees determined that the priorities of the charity were to be the advancement of education, humanitarian aid and the environment. Reuters Foundation Consultants Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the above company. Reuters Foundation is the sole member of Reuters Foundation Inc., a New York not-for-profit corporation which holds 501c3 status.Community Engagement at Thomson ReutersWorking in partnership with community organizations and charities, the people at Thomson Reuters provide valuable support by sharing time, expertise, skills and resources, while also building their own skills and awareness of social issues. Thomson Reuters is committed to using its specialized knowledge, information, technology and resources to develop robust programs that help individuals, families and communities reach their full potential. Thomson Reuters staff have developed many exciting programs to share skills - some outstanding examples from the last 12 months are published at: .About Thomson ReutersThomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota, Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange ; Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TRI); London Stock Exchange ; and Nasdaq . For more information, go to .About Richard HarringtonPrior to his appointment as Chairman of the foundation, Mr. Harrington was president and chief executive officer of The Thomson Corporation. During his 10 years as CEO, Mr. Harrington led the transformation of Thomson from a diverse holding company with interests in publishing into an integrated operating company to a leading global provider of electronic information, software and services to business and professional customers. Under his direction, Thomson’s market value more than tripled and the company became a celebrated case study in how a large business can adapt quickly and repeatedly to take advantage of changing markets.Prior to becoming CEO of The Thomson Corporation, Mr. Harrington held a number of senior leadership positions within the company, including CEO of Thomson Newspapers, and CEO of Thomson Professional Publishing.Mr. Harrington serves on the boards of directors of Xerox Corporation and the Norwalk Community College Foundation. He also sits on advisory boards associated with the William F. Achtmeyer Center for Global Leadership at Dartmouth’s Tuck Business School, the College of Business Administration at the University of Rhode Island (URI) and the President’s Council at URI.He has received many honors during his career. In 2007, he received the “Legend in Leadership” award from the Yale University Chief Executive Leadership Institute; the “CEO of the Year” award from the Executive Council, and the “Man of the Year” award from the National Executive Council for his many philanthropic activities.About Monique VillaMonique Villa was formerly managing director of Reuters Media. She is a business leader with broad international media industry experience and a strong record of success in launching high profile initiatives and growing revenues. Ms. Villa is also chairman of Action Images, a specialist sports photography agency acquired by Reuters in September 2005.Ms. Villa joined Reuters in 2000 and has since then been managing the picture and text news business for the Reuters News Agency. Ms. Villa has been instrumental in transforming the picture business and negotiated important deals for Media and Editorial, including the recent partnership with the International Herald Tribune to jointly produce their print and online business pages.Prior to joining Reuters, Ms. Villa was with Agence France Presse (AFP) where she held a number of senior journalistic and management positions. As a correspondent with AFP she reported for a number of years from Paris and Rome, became deputy head of its political news service, then Bureau Chief for UK and Ireland, based in London. In 1996, she became director of strategy and business development at the headquarters in Paris, with responsibility for AFP’s major partnerships worldwide.Ms. Villa studied Law and Political Science and has a Diploma from the Paris Centre de Formation Des Journalistes. CONTACTS Fred Hawrysh Global Director, Corporate Affairs 1.203 539 8314 Victoria Brough Head of Corporate Communications, EMEA 44 (0) 207 542 8762 Frank DeMaria Global Director, Media Relations 1.646 223 5507Thomson Reuters

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WASHINGTON, April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On NBC’s Meet the Press this morning, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean announced that the DNC will air its second television advertisement of the 2008 Presidential Election season. Entitled “100,” the ad will begin airing on cable networks nationally next week. While John McCain and the Republican Party are hoping voters will forget that McCain is “fine” with the Bush Administration’s open-ended commitment in Iraq, the DNC will again give voters the chance to see and hear John McCain in his own words.The ad features Senator McCain telling a town hall audience that despite the long war having cost our country $500 billion and 4,000 lives, staying in Iraq for 100 years “would be fine with me.” The ad ends with the question all Americans must ask themselves when they go to the ballot box this November: “If all he offers is more of the same….is John McCain the right choice for America’s future?”John McCain’s position on the war in Iraq is proving to be a political liability with voters who don’t want more of the same disastrous Bush policies in Iraq. While just 31 percent of Americans approve of President Bush’s handling of the war, McCain continues to be one of the most vocal supporters of the President’s failed strategy there. And with the fifth anniversary of Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” speech Thursday, voters will be reminded of how wrong Bush and McCain have been on the war every step of the way. [Associated Press, 4/10/08]This is the second ad the Democratic National Committee has launched this campaign season to expose McCain for the weak candidate that he is. Last week, the DNC launched the ad “Better Off,” featuring John McCain explaining to the American people that despite the stark reality to the contrary, he thinks we “overall are better off” than we were eight years ago. As the campaign season continues, the DNC will continue to use McCain’s words as proof that a vote for McCain is a vote for a third Bush term.”What John McCain doesn’t understand is that the American people aren’t fine with being in Iraq for 100 years in any capacity,” said Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean. “The American people want a President who will responsibly end the war, not more of the same failed policy in Iraq that continues to cost $12 billion a month. They want a President who will invest that money here at home to create jobs and ensure our kids have health care. The more voters learn about John McCain, we’re confident they will recognize that he is the wrong choice for America’s future.”To view the ad click on the link below: Script of DNC Ad: “100″ Video Audio President Bush has talked about our Question from audience over a card staying in Iraq for 50 years with CG: Senator McCain, President Bush has talked about our staying Maybe 100. in Iraq for 50 years. McCain answers. That would be fine with me. CG: 100 years in Iraq McCain video Scenes of Iraq CG with no President Bush has talked about our announcer: 5 years - $500 staying in Iraq 50 years Billion Spent - over 4,000 dead Maybe 100. Back to McCain video split screen If all he offers is more of the same with Iraq footage ….is John McCain the right choice for America’s future? Freeze - CG over picture of McCain The Democratic National Committee is and Bush: Is John McCain the Right responsible for the content of this Choice for America’s Future? advertising. Disclaimer: Paid for by Democratic National Committee. . This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. The DNC is responsible for the content of this advertising. Research From DNC Ad: “100″ Audio Video Backup President Bush Question from Bush has talked about our has talked about our audience over a troops being in Iraq for 50 staying in Iraq card with CG: years. “Tony Snow, the White for 50 years … Senator McCain, House press secretary, told President Bush reporters Bush believes U.S. has talked about forces eventually will end our staying in their combat role in Iraq Iraq for 50 years. but will continue to be needed in the country to deter threats and to help handle potential crises, as they have done in South Korea. The United States has kept forces in South Korea since war erupted with North Korea in 1950 and currently has about 30,000 troops there.” [Los Angeles Times, 5/31/07] 100 Years Questioner: “Everyone Who Was There That Night Got It: We Weren’t Getting Out Anytime Soon.” According to Dave Tiffany, the questioner at the McCain town hall in New Hampshire who prompted McCain to pledge his allegiance to staying in Iraq for 100 years, “While splitting hairs over the meaning of campaign rhetoric, all ignore the fact that McCain advocates an open-ended presence in Iraq, and the consequences that would follow from such a commitment. McCain’s words left little room for interpretation. By saying that he was fine with staying in Iraq for 100 years, he made clear his commitment to staying the course and, further, to remaining in Iraq for years after the country is pacified, assuming that’s ever possible. Everyone who was there that night got it: we weren’t getting out anytime soon.” [The Huffington Post, 4/7/2008] McCain’s Notion Of 100 Year US Presence In Iraq “Betrays A Fairly Acute Lack Of Knowledge About Both Iraq And Islam.”"Time Columnist Joe Klein writes, “The problem with John McCain’s 100 years in Iraq formulation isn’t that he’s calling for 95 more years of combat — he isn’t — but that he thinks you can have a long-term basing arrangement in Iraq similar to those we have in Germany or Korea. That betrays a fairly acute lack of knowledge about both Iraq and Islam. It may well be possible to station U.S. troops in small, peripheral kingdoms like Dubai or Kuwait, but Iraq is — and has always been — volatile, tenuous, centrally-located and nearly as sensitive to the presence of infidels as Saudi Arabia. It is a terrible candidate for a long-term basing agreement.” [Time, Swampland, 4/1/2008] Maybe 100. McCain answers. 2008: McCain Said US May CG: 100 years in Stay In Iraq For 100 Years. That would be Iraq McCain At a New Hampshire town hall fine with me. video when McCain was asked “President Bush has talked about our staying in Iraq for 50 years.” McCain responded: “Maybe 100.” [McCain Town Hall, Derry NH Opera House 1/3/2008] President Bush Scenes of Iraq Iraq War Has Lasted has talked CG with no Five Years about our announcer: The U.S. invaded Iraq staying in on March 20, 2003. Iraq 50 years … 5 years $500 Billion Cost Of Iraq War Exceeds Spent $500 Billion So Far. “The United States has over 4,000 dead poured more than $500 billion into Iraq, mostly for military operations. But that figure is just a small piece of the much larger bill that taxpayers will pay in the future. Because the money for the war is being borrowed, interest payments could add another $615 billion. A heavily depleted military will have to be rebuilt at a cost of $280 billion. Disability benefits and health care for Iraq war veterans, many of them severely injured, could add another half-trillion dollars over their lifetime.” [San Francisco Chronicle, 3/18/2008] Over 4,000 American Military Personnel Have Died in The Conflict. As of April 24, 4,046 American soldiers, Marines, airmen, sailors and Coast Guardsmen have died in the Iraq War. [ SPECIALS/2003/iraq/ forces/casualties/] McCain: “We’re Going To “Win This Victory” And “It Will Be Brief.” McCain said, “Well, I’ll tell you why [Mr. Blair doesn’t politically suffer Mr. Churchill’s fate]. It’s because we’re going to win this victory. Tragically, we will lose American lives. But it will be brief.” [Hannity and Colmes, 2/21/03] 2002, 2003: McCain Proclaimed Success In Iraq Would Be “Easy.” In the run up to War with Iraq, McCain repeatedly emphasized that the conflict would be “easy.” Speaking in September 2002 about the prospect of invading Iraq, McCain said he thought it would not be a difficult conflict. McCain said, “I believe that the success [in Iraq] will be fairly easy.” In January of 2003, McCain again predicted the same about invading Iraq, saying, we will win this conflict. We will win it easily.” [CNN, “Larry King Live,” 9/24/2002; CNN.com, 1/22/2003] Maybe 100. Back to McCain McCain Said No One video split screen Anticipated Iraq Would with Iraq footage Be A Long War. Campaigning in Rhode Island for Senator Lincoln Chafee, John McCain claimed that no one warned the war in Iraq would last as long as it has. McCain said to a crowd of 500 at Chaffee’s home, “Mistakes have been made in this war. It has lasted much longer than any of us have ever anticipated.” [AP, 6/18/2006] If all he offers Freeze - CG over McCain Echoed Bush’s is more of the picture of McCain Case For War. As same … .is John and Bush: Is John early as 2001 McCain McCain the right McCain the Right was helping to make choice for America’s Choice for the case for war future? America’s with Iraq alongside Future? Donald Rumsfeld. During a November 2001 appearance on ABC’s Nightline, McCain echoed Rumsfeld and CIA director James Woolsey on the case for invading Iraq, using the same misleading rhetoric. Rumsfeld claimed there were ties “between the terrorists in the Philippines and the al-Qaeda and people in Iraq.” Woolsey suggested Iraq had “been involved in terrorist acts against the United States.” And John McCain, given a chance to disagree, instead echoed both men and the Bush Administration, claiming there had “been significant involvement on the part of the Iraqis and Saddam Hussein in the acts of terror that have been committed in the past.” [ABC News, “Nightline,” 11/28/2001]Paid for and authorized by the Democratic National Committee, .This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Democratic National Committee

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IRVINE, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today confirmed that its all-new MAZDA6 sports sedan will launch later this year, with an expected on-sale date in late summer, 2008. The highly anticipated 2009 MAZDA6 is the first of Mazda’s “Zoom-Zoom Evolution” second-generation vehicles, building on a heritage of sports sedans and sports cars that no other manufacturer can boast, and bringing a combination of sports sedan, sophistication, build quality and product insight not currently found in the market.(Photo: )”This is the most important new vehicle Mazda has launched in a decade,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO, from Denver, where the car was unveiled to Mazda dealers a day earlier at the company’s North American Dealer Meeting. “The midsize sedan segment — where MAZDA6 competes — is a real battleground, with some of the best vehicles in the industry going toe-to-toe for sales. This new MAZDA6 was designed and engineered specifically for the North American market — the third Mazda in a row to be so — and will take on the very best cars from Asia, Europe and the U.S.”Following on the heels of the CX-7 and CX-9 crossover SUVs, the 2009 MAZDA6 was designed and engineered for the needs, wants and desires of the North American customer. As it has been since the first MAZDA6 launched in 2002, all North American MAZDA6s will continue to be built at AutoAlliance International, in Flat Rock, Mich, a joint venture with partner Ford Motor Company.The North American MAZDA6 differs from the similarly named car sold in the rest of the world in many ways: larger interior and exterior size, more powerful engines and unique styling. What it retains, however, is something that earned the first MAZDA6 more than 130 international awards and accolades: it delivers Zoom-Zoom, and in large doses.Power for the 2009 MAZDA6 will be available from an all-new Mazda-designed and developed MZR 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a 3.7-liter V6 as used in the 2008 CX-9, Motor Trend’s 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year and the 2008 North American Truck of the Year. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or five-speed Sport AT automatic with manual-shift mode (2.5-liter engine) or a six-speed Sport AT automatic with manual-shift mode (3.7-liter V6).Suspension will be all-independent, with four-wheel disc brakes and standard ABS and dynamic stability control. As on every Mazda, balance, dynamics and on-road feel — coupled with unparalleled reductions in road noise and vibrations - will set the MAZDA6 apart from its competition.The 2009 MAZDA6 will be available only as a four-door sedan, and in three trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, with varying levels of standard and optional equipment.More information on the all-new 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan will be available closer to launch, including specifics on engine output, trim levels, equipment and pricing.Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario; in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and in Puerto Rico by Mazda de Puerto Rico in San Juan. Mazda North American Operations

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TOKYO, April 24 /PRNewswire/ — JTB Group will distribute real-time information about the rice-farmingprocess of one farmer in Tome City, Miyagi, from April 25 on the JTB-operatedsite, “JAPANiCAN.com”, which is the English travel website designed forforeigners visiting Japan. URL: www.japanican.com (i) It will be posted on the top page ofJAPANiCAN.com On JAPANiCAN.com, many activities have been conducted in cooperation withlocal governments to contribute to the revitalization of local communities.Partnership with Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, was established and acollaborative campaign with Kyoto City was implemented in 2007. “JapanQuest”,in which foreign travelers introduce the Hokkaido / Tohoku region and Kyushu,was also issued. This time around, for the first time, real-time informationwill be delivered through the blog of people living in the area. The aim ofthis blog is to broadly distribute information on each area in Japan to theworld and to facilitate deeper understanding of Japan. The Tohoku region, in particular Sendai City, has actively worked oninviting international visitors. The number of tourists to Tohoku in 2007showed an increase of 0.7ACIORFIPROCENTE over last year. This project expects to expand thenumber of foreign travelers to Miyagi and the Tohoku region by enhancinginterest in Japanese rice-farming and local life. In Tome City, the site of this rice-farming blog, there are manysightseeing spots such as “Izunuma (Izu Marsh),” which is the designatedwetland under the Ramsar Convention and to which many migratory birds such asswans and ducks come flying, “Miyagi Meiji Village / Toyoma Area” in whichthere are precious buildings such as an old elementary school house and apolice station building of the Meiji era (1868-1912), and the historic siteof “Clandestine Christians” which arouse foreigners’ interest. The city isalso the hometown of “immigrants to Canada” who crossed the Pacific Ocean bya migrant-smuggling boat during the Meiji era. This rice-farming blog tells real-time stories from rice planting toharvesting with the cooperation of one farmer. Sightseeing spots of the citydescribed above, local events such as festivals, and other features ofpeople’s lives involving farmers will be included accordingly. (i) Outline Period: From April 2008 to September 2008 (the rice planting toharvesting season) Contents: The rice-farming process in real time. The description of theprocess of growing rice and agricultural work, and photo images willconstitute the main contents. Also introduced will be products made from rice(such as rice cake and Japanese sake). Next Step: Tours to experience rice-harvesting, opportunities tocommunicate with the local community through food (food-tasting events oflocal rice, etc.), and the mail-order sale of harvested rice will also beorganized. Information on accommodation, events and sightseeing facilitiesoutside Tome City (such as Sendai, Akiu, Matsushima, Naruko, Ishinomaki andKesennuma) will also be introduced. [Writer] Mr. Seikoh Sasaki (Toyoma-machi, Tome City / Tome Internationalization Promotion Supervisor) [Farmer] Mr. Kanichi Onodera (Towa-cho, Tome City / Tome City Council member) Contact: Tomoe Suzuki Corporate Communications JAPANiCAN Inc. Phone: 81-3-5796-5668 Fax: 81-3-5796-5686 E-mail: suzuki@japanican.jp URL: www.japanican.com Web site: http://www.japanican.com JAPANiCAN Inc.

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FREMONT, Calif., April 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Mattson Technology, Inc. , a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor process equipment used to manufacture Integrated Circuits (or ICs), today announced that it has received an order for the Company’s Suprema(TM) photoresist strip system from a leading Korean memory manufacturer. The tool will be shipped to an advanced 300mm NAND Flash fab and will be used in the front-end-of-line (FEOL) manufacturing. The shipment expands Mattson’s installed base of Suprema systems and is further validation of the Company’s market leadership with photoresist strip products. Suprema Performance Highlights — Mattson has shipped more than 100 Suprema systems to date. The Suprema has been installed and is operational at 8 of the top 10 global semiconductor companies, and is being used for high volume production as well as sub-45nm process development. — Suprema is rapidly displacing competitors and winning in both established and new accounts. This success is attributable to the system’s advanced technical performance and compelling Cost of Ownership (COO) gains for Mattson’s customers. — Mattson’s superior operational efficiency gains have resulted in faster Time-to-Market. — Suprema product adoption by Mattson’s customers is the fastest product ramp in Mattson history, exceeding previous strong ramps of Aspen IIITM and Helios(TM) products by 200ACIORFIPROCENTE, or a 50ACIORFIPROCENTE reduction in the time required to get the product to market.Sr. Vice President and General Manager of Mattson Technology’s Surface Cleaning Group, Neal Holmlund, said, “We have enjoyed a long relationship with this manufacturer in their back-end-of-line (BEOL) processes, and we are pleased that they chose to extend the Suprema system’s position in their advanced manufacturing facility for their FEOL processes. The Suprema technology was chosen based on its productivity enhancements, particularly in the areas of throughput, reliability, low cost of ownership and overall process capability. By selecting the Suprema for FEOL processes, our customer is achieving higher throughput and better yields on critical sub-90 nanometer devices.”The confidence placed in Mattson and the Suprema for this manufacturer’s critical FEOL processes is further validation of the tool’s high reliability and throughput, coupled with enabling process performance, maturity and extendibility to future technology nodes.” Holmlund concluded, “Suprema is continuing to gain momentum as Mattson’s customers recognize the unique capabilities and benefits of the industry’s most advanced tool for manufacturing at the 90 nm node and below.”About Suprema(TM)The Suprema(TM) technology was first introduced by Mattson Technology on January 30, 2006. The system combines Mattson’s proprietary inductively coupled plasma (ICP) technology with an innovative handling architecture. The ICP technology has been successfully adopted by 17 of the 20 top semiconductor manufacturers in volume production and advanced product development. The Suprema has been designed to provide the greatest productivity per square meter of fab space with the lowest COO to meet industry requirements for higher efficiency with productivity; as well as the best defect performance for bulk strip applications, maximum process performance for high-dose implant strip (HDIS) and descum processes to meet manufacturers’ high device yield targets. The Suprema has been installed and is operational at 8 of the top 10 global semiconductor companies, and is being used for high volume production as well as sub-45nm process development. Suprema enjoys Process Tool of Record (PTOR) status at device makers in all major worldwide geographies, and in all device maker segments (memory, logic, and foundry).About Mattson Technology, Inc.Mattson Technology, Inc. is a leading supplier of dry strip equipment and the second largest supplier of rapid thermal processing equipment in the global semiconductor industry. The company’s strip and RTP equipment utilize innovative technology to deliver advanced processing performance and productivity gains to semiconductor manufacturers worldwide for the fabrication of current- and next-generation devices. For more information, please contact Mattson Technology, Inc., 47131 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, Calif. 94538. Telephone: (800) MATTSON/(510) 657-5900. Fax: (510) 492-5911. Internet: .”Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s future prospects. Forward-looking statements address matters that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: end-user demand for semiconductors; customer demand for semiconductor manufacturing equipment; the timing of significant customer orders for the Company’s products; customer acceptance of delivered products and the Company’s ability to collect amounts due upon shipment and upon acceptance; the Company’s ability to timely manufacture, deliver and support ordered products; the Company’s ability to bring new products to market and to gain market share with such products; customer rate of adoption of new technologies; risks inherent in the development of complex technology; the timing and competitiveness of new product releases by the Company’s competitors; the Company’s ability to align its cost structure with market conditions; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information provided in this news release. Mattson Technology Contact Investor & Media Contact Kerem Kapkin Laura Guerrant tel 1-(510) 492-2765 Guerrant Associates fax 1-(510) 474-1449 tel 808-882-1467 fax 808-882-1417Mattson Technology, Inc.

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