"This partnership is the next step in
our strategy to deliver greater value to the buyers that attend our
shows.S.

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Package prices range from $275 for a three-day show floor only
admission to $475 for complete access to the workshop and
conference program and the exhibit floor. We are very excited about
the opportunities this brings to Brazilian manufacturers," continued
Santos.

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For more information on Couromoda, visit
www.

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couromoda.com

Exhibitors/sponsors contact Lesley Grashow, Ascend Media Gaming Group
Trade Show Sales Manager, (203) 938-2782; lgrashow@ascendmedia .

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Global broadcast, print and online media. Credentials required
for a media badge are outlined on the site and must be
emailed, faxed or mailed before the application request is
considered complete.

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S. Couromoda has over 3,000 brands of footwear
and accessories at their show every year."
"The WSA Show has an exhibitor base that reaches our audience like
no other footwear and accessories show can.WhiteSandConsulting.

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Media -- Registration information for E3Expo 2005 media is
available online at www."
Brazil is the 3rd leading producer of footwear in the world,
producing almost 700 million pairs, and one of the leading exporters
of footwear in the world.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021111/GEMLOGO)

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Members of the international financial community, including
investment bankers, venture capitalists, financiers and
analysts.

HOW TO REGISTER:
Industry Professionals -- Registration information for E3Expo
2005 conferences and exhibits is available online at
www.

Business Editors
WSA Show 2005

LAS VEGAS----The World Shoe
Association (WSA), the largest association serving the footwear trade,
and Couromoda - International Shoes, Sportsgoods and Leathergoods Fair
of Sao Paulo, Brazil, the 4th largest footwear and accessories show in
the world, today announced that Couromoda will become the WSA's
exclusive sales partner in Brazil, paving the way for Brazilian brands
and designers to showcase their products at the WSA trade shows held
in Las Vegas each February and August. With more than 26,000 participants and 6,000+ key
brands from all over the world covering 1.com

WhiteSand Consulting contact James Nickerson, Director, (609) 677-8253;
jnickerson@WhiteSandConsulting .

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For more
information, please visit www. "We believe Brazil can
fulfill the expectations of these retailers, and this partnership is
the best way to get many manufacturers to these buyers .
WSA and Couromoda will officially begin their alliance March 1,
2005 in order to bring Brazilian manufacturers to the future WSA
Shows, beginning in August.

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By selecting Couromoda, WSA will enrich the show experience with
inventories from some of the world's leading Brazilian designers.

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The World Shoe Association and Couromoda Announce Alliance to Bring Brazil to the U.S. Footwear Retailers; Couromoda Signs on with WSA as Exclusive Sales Partn

About the World Shoe Association (WSA)

The WSA is the largest association serving the footwear trade and
hosts the WSA Shows, the premier marketplaces for the footwear
industry in The Americas, twice a year.

Popular Gaming Technology Summit Returns May 25-26

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No one under 18 will be admitted, including infants. It is the most important business event of the footwear and
leathergoods industry in Brazil and Latin America.
Registration for Gaming Technology Summit is now available at a special
early-bird rate of $745 per person.

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E3Expo 2005

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WHAT: E3Expo 2005, the world's premier interactive entertainment
trade event, offers industry professionals who register before
April 15 a $75 discount on exhibit and conference packages. The show, now in its
eleventh year, is owned by the Entertainment Software
Association (ESA), the U.com

About Couromoda

Couromoda, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is the 4th largest
international shoes, sporting goods and leather goods fair in the
world., Procera, Qualex, Smart Connect, Solutionary, VCAT and
Vestcom.

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Qualified show
attendees will experience the debut of hundreds of highly
anticipated, never-before-seen computer and video game
products at E3Expo 2005.com or by calling 877-216-6263. The WSA shows host over
26,000 participants and 6,000+ key brands from all over the world. Exhibiting companies include all the sponsors, plus Advanced
Electronic Systems, Bally Gaming + Systems, Casino Data Imaging , Centra, IGT,
InfoGenesis, Intrusion, Key Information Systems, Marshall Group, MICROS,
Optelecom , Inc.

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WHEN: Early Registration Deadline For Media: April 11
Early Registration Deadline
For General Attendees: April 15
Conference Dates: May 17 - May 19
Exhibit Dates: May 18 - May 20

Please Note:
E3Expo 2005 is a trade event and not open to the general
public. The
partnership will deliver a unique and diverse line of footwear and
accessories to the WSA Show linking the footwear industry of Brazil
with the U. The buyers want to see more in less time in one place and will
now have the opportunity at the WSA shows. We chose to
partner with WSA because they are the most credible organization in
the footwear industry. Couromoda's 1,100
exhibitors are responsible for 90% of the Brazilian production. More information and online
registration are available at http://www.gametechsummit.com

(Logo: http://www.

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LAS VEGAS, One of the gaming industry's most
exciting new conferences, Gaming Technology Summit, returns to the Green
Valley Ranch in Las Vegas May 25-26, 2005, featuring a stellar lineup of
keynote speakers and panelists:

* The CIO Coalition, featuring a 50 percent increase over the inaugural event in
2003 , and industry support for this important event continues to grow.

Media contact Stephen Gibbs , Ascend Media Gaming Group Marketing Manager,
(913) 344-1334; sgibbs@ascendmedia.newscom.

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S.
Sponsors for the 2005 GTS include Agilysys, Aristocrat Technologies, Cooper
Levenson, Cyberview Technology , Konami, Oracle, SAS, Teradata, Vastech and WMS
Gaming.

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market.
"Brazil is ready to supply a high quality, high fashion, luxury
product to the smaller independent retailer in the U.6 million square feet of
space, the WSA Show is the must-attend for footwear and accessory
professionals .

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Business Editors/Entertainment Editors/Technology Writers
ADVISORY.com.

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WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA

WHO ATTENDS:
Prominent players in the interactive entertainment industry
from more than 80 countries, including developers, retailers ,
distributors, programmers, publishers and industry executives.e3expo.e3expo.

WHO OWNS E3EXPO:
E3Expo is the world's premier trade show for computer and
video games and related products. The
alliance between the Couromoda and WSA, two of the largest footwear
shows in the world, is a perfect fit for both companies to give
retailers and manufacturers what they want .com.

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This policy is strictly enforced. For questions, please contact the E3Expo
2005 Media Relations Team at media@e3expo. They
represent 3,000 brands featuring the most complete footwear and
leather goods fashion, technology and marketing sampling for retailers
and importers .

This category lists major gem and jewelry industry trade shows.

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ADVISORY/E3Expo 2005 Pre-Registration Closes for Industry Professionals April 15th and Media April 11th

. For more information about the World Shoe Association
or the WSA Show, visit www.wsashow.

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association dedicated to serving
the business and public affairs needs of the companies
publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld
devices, personal computers, and the Internet.com .
"The WSA and Couromoda are creating access to the world's largest
market for the Brazilian footwear manufacturer," said Diane Stone,
chief operating officer of WSA.," said
Francisco Santos, president of Couromoda. The WSA shows provide the
forum for the entire footwear industry to connect manufacturers and
buyers, showcase designer brand fashions, evaluate trends, and
discover what is new in footwear styles, accessories, handbags, and
foot care products.com

Groups of three or more people from the
same address can register for $595 per person.