20-20 Technologies to Hold Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Conference Call

LAVAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Jan. 25, 2008) - 20-20 Technologies Inc. (TSX:TWT) today announced it will hold its fourth quarter and 2007 fiscal year earnings conference call on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. (ET).

Jean Mignault, CEO and Co-Chairman of the Board of 20-20; Jean-Francois Grou, President and COO and Steve Perrone, CFO will discuss the company's financial results and performance for the period ended October 31, 2007. The results will be released on Tuesday, January 29 after market close.

To participate in the call, dial 514-807-8791. Outside the greater Montreal area, dial 1-800-731-6941. Questions can be asked by financial analysts and institutional investors. News media and others can participate in listen-only mode. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at www.2020technologies.com, on the Investors page, Events Calendar section. To ensure your participation, dial in five minutes before the start of the call.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available until midnight on Sunday, March 30, 2008. To access it, dial 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 and enter passcode 21260614#.

About 20-20 Technologies Inc.

20-20 Technologies is the world's leading provider of computer-aided design, business and manufacturing software solutions tailored for the interior design and furniture industries. Dealers and retailers use its desktop and Web-based products and solutions for the residential and commercial markets. 20-20 offers a unique proprietary end to end solution, integrating the entire breadth of functions in interior design through one platform. It provides electronic data communication from point-of-sale software programs to manufacturing and world-leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including computer-aided engineering and plant floor automation software. Operating in 13 countries with more than 500 employees, 20-20 is a publicly traded company (TWT) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). For more information, visit www.2020Technologies.com.

QHR Announces Support Revenue of $2,150,000 for 2008

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA-(Marketwire)- Jan. 25, 2008) - QHR Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:QHR) -

Mr. Al Hildebrandt, President and CEO of the Company, is pleased to report that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, QHR Software Inc. has increased its support and recurring revenue for 2008 to approximately $2,150,000.

Annual support services billings for 2008 is up $100,000 from 2007 and represents the sixth consecutive year with growth in this important revenue area. The growth of annually recurring support service revenue is being fuelled by the addition of new clients and the adoption of additional HR functionality by existing clients. The progress of the financial contribution of support agreements to the ongoing financial health of QHR can be demonstrated as follows:



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Support revenue provides a reliable annual source of capital for the operations of the Company. The combination of recurring revenue from HR software and its Electronic Medical Record software now exceeds $3,850,000 annually.

For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, management encourages interested parties to visit the Company's website, www.QHRtechnologies.com.

Significant Industrial Benefits Investments in Ontario

OTTAWA, ONTARIO,(Marketwire), Jan. 25, 2008) - The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, along with his colleague, the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, today welcomed the news that Boeing and Lockheed Martin are providing contracts in Ontario with a Canadian content value of more than $341 million, as part of their industrial benefits commitments to Canada.

"These significant investments are a sign of confidence in the talent and abilities of our region's businesses, which have demonstrated that they have what it takes to become part of Boeing's and Lockheed Martin's global supply chains," said Minister Baird.

All of these contracts and investments are the result of the government's purchase of strategic and tactical airlift capabilities for the Canadian Forces. Under Canada's industrial benefits policy, major government procurements carry with them the guarantee that prime contractors will invest 100 percent of their contract values in the Canadian economy. Contractors are free to engage in commercial activities that make good business sense to them, thereby enabling them to build long-lasting business relationships.

The purchase and support of four C-17 aircraft from Boeing will see that company undertake approximately $1.5 billion in economic activity in Canada. In another contract for the recently announced procurement of 17 C-130J Hercules aircraft, Lockheed Martin has agreed to an $842-million investment, with further in-service support commitments to be negotiated over the next year.

"These investments are today's snapshot of the economic activity that has begun to flow from the strategic and tactical airlift procurement," said the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry. "They represent just the beginning of the significant industrial benefits to be realized in the coming years."

Given the extensive capacity of Canadian industry, businesses from all regions of the country are benefiting from these two major procurements, and are likewise expected to benefit further from the government's overall "Canada First" initiative. More projects, each with a guaranteed dollar-for-dollar return on investment, are expected in the future.

BACKGROUNDER

Industrial Economic Benefits for Canadians

Canada's Industrial Benefits Policy

Industrial benefits are a significant part of all major defence procurements, including strategic and tactical airlift projects.

The Government of Canada is working to ensure that these procurements deliver maximum, high-quality economic benefits to Canadians, and that Canadian firms are well positioned to play significant roles as these projects progress.

Canada's industrial benefits policy provides the framework for using specific federal procurements to create long-term industrial development. Under the policy, contractors must undertake quality economic activities in advanced technology sectors of the Canadian economy. These activities must be an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract value. At least 60 percent of the proposed activities must be identified before contracts are awarded, with the balance specified during the life of the project.

The policy provides significant long-term benefits to Canadians by:

- increasing Canadian industrial competitiveness, market access, commercialization and investment in high-technology sectors

- placing Canadian firms in the global supply chains of major international corporations

- providing the incentive for contractors to partner with Canadian companies as team players or as subcontractors

- developing and maintaining a capacity in Canada to deliver long-term equipment support to the Canadian Forces

- promoting growth of Canada's small and medium-sized enterprises and the development of regional industrial capacity

Industrial benefits commitments are a legally binding part of the contract, and their administration and verification are Industry Canada's responsibility, with the assistance of regional development agencies. The Department also works closely with the Department of National Defence and PWGSC, from the early stages of the project through to completion.

More information on the policy can be found at the following website: irb-rir.gc.ca.

Industrial Benefits from "Canada First" Procurements

As is always the case with major government procurements, the prime contractors involved in "Canada First" procurements are undertaking quality economic activities in advanced technology sectors of the Canadian economy at an amount equal to 100 percent of their contract values.

Moreover, in the case of "Canada First" procurements, contractors must realize a minimum of 50 percent of their industrial benefits in the aerospace and defence sector, as well as a minimum of 30 percent in identified key technologies and a minimum of 15 percent in small and medium-sized businesses.

The government has collaborated with the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada and the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries to establish a series of nine key technologies. For aerospace-related projects, Canadian benefits must not only be of high value and high technology, but at least 30 percent of them must be targeted to those technologies that are key to the success of the industry over the next decades. This will allow our industry to get the best possible benefit now and well into the future from these procurements.

The nine technologies, all of which are high tech, are as follows:

- advanced manufacturing and emerging materials

- avionics and missions systems

- communications and control

- propulsion and power management

- security and protection

- sensors

- simulation, training and synthetic environment

- space

- unmanned vehicle systems

FACT SHEET

Government of Canada's Strategic and Tactical Airlift Procurements

Strategic Airlift Procurement

On February 2, 2007, the Government of Canada announced a $750-million agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of four C-17 aircraft.

Boeing also signed a related agreement to provide in-service support for the equipment. The value of that contract is also $750 million

Under Canada's industrial benefits policy, Boeing has an obligation to generate economic activity in Canada at an amount equivalent to the total value of those contracts ($1.5 billion).

The company has already identified $795 million in industrial benefit transactions throughout Canada.

Today, we are welcoming the announcement of those transactions in this region.

Tactical Airlift Procurement

On January 16, 2008, the Government of Canada announced a $1.4-billion contract with Lockheed Martin for the acquisition of 17 C-130J aircraft.

Under Canada's industrial benefits policy, Lockheed Martin has an obligation to generate economic activity in Canada at an amount equivalent to the contract ($1.4 billion).

The company has already identified $842 million in industrial benefit transactions throughout Canada.

Commissioner of Official Languages Calls for Increased Support for Research on Linguistic Duality and for Researchers in Official Language Minority Co

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 9, 2008) - Linguistic duality is given a low priority by federal government research funding agencies, the Commissioner of Official Languages, Graham Fraser, said today. He was commenting on a study on the role of Canadian federal research funding agencies in the promotion of official languages. "Research on linguistic duality is a valuable tool for governments, which develop policies and programs, and for the communities themselves, so they can evaluate their vitality, progress and needs," said the Commissioner. "In order to respect their obligations under the Official Languages Act to promote linguistic duality and enhance the vitality of official language minority communities, federal research funding agencies must take the special circumstances of researchers in official language minority communities into account, enable them to conduct research in their own language and encourage research on linguistic duality."

This study examines the situation of researchers working in official language minority communities and looks at how official languages are being supported as a research subject. Beyond the low-priority status given to research on linguistic duality, the study shows that researchers in official language minority universities face other significant obstacles, including the general predominance of English in published research, the limited language skills of reviewers who assess funding proposals in French, as well as inadequate research infrastructure, support and networking opportunities in smaller universities.

In order to level the playing field without compromising excellence, these researchers need access to more appropriate tools and resources. The Commissioner noted that while federal research funding agencies can make important contributions in this regard, increased support from universities and the government is also needed. "Research on official language minority communities and linguistic duality needs to be better integrated into research programs and projects so it can become a priority in university and government research programs," said Mr. Fraser.

Fortunately, progress is within reach. The study reveals that both researchers and representatives of the research funding agencies are putting forth ideas and best practices to encourage research within post-secondary institutions in official language minority communities.

The Commissioner issued eight recommendations to federal research funding agencies in order to ensure that researchers from official language minority communities are better equipped and supported in their research efforts, as well as encourage research on issues related to linguistic duality. Mr. Fraser issued a further recommendation to the Canada Research Chairs Program inviting universities to create and fund research chairs related to official languages issues.

LVFH Enters Into Licensing Arrangement for Asian Multi-Player Software Platform

LVFH to license Asian Multi-Player Software Platform ("AMSP") to CY Foundation Group; CY Foundation licensed in the People's Republic of China to operate online games.
Hong Kong based investor group to invest CDN$9.7 million of a proposed $10 million financing in TD.

LVFH to receive 40,000,000 common shares or 26.5% in the capital of TD in return for providing a copy of its AMSP to TD.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 9, 2008) - Las Vegas From Home.com Entertainment Inc. (the "Company") or ("LVFH") (TSX VENTURE:LVH)(OTCBB:LVFHF)(BERLIN:LVH)(FRANKFURT:LVH), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, has signed a Software Licensing Agreement ("SLA") with the subsidiary of CY Foundation Group Limited ("CYF") (HKSE:1182) to provide CYF and its subsidiaries (the "CYF Group") with its software gaming platform in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"). CYF, through a controlled entity in the PRC, is licensed by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of the PRC to operate online games and tournaments across China.

President and CEO, Mr. Jake Kalpakian, states, "This is a tremendous opportunity for the Company. This relationship allows us to be a recognized supplier in arguably the world's most sought after market, all through a strong and solid organization such as CYF Group which has the licensing approvals from the government to operate tournament style games online as well as having a very impressive distribution network. To learn more about CYF Group, please visit www.cyfoundation.com."

The Transaction:

Phase One

In addition to entering into an SLA to provide CYF Group with software for the entire PRC in which CYF Group pays LVFH a standard licensing royalty, the Company has also entered into a Definitive Agreement to pay CYF CDN$850,000 in order for CYF Group to exclusively use LVFH Software ("Exclusivity Rights") to operate both the popular "Fight the Landlord" ("Dou Di Zhu") and "13 Card Poker" ("Shi San Zhang") online games (the "Selected LVFH Software") in the Henan Province and in the city of Beijing including its suburbs (the "Designated Territory"). CYF Group shall pay royalty payments to LVFH the greater of either 10% (ten percent) of all tournament fees collected by CYF Group less the tournament prizes paid to the players or 1% (one percent) of all tournament collection fees collected by CYF Group without any deductions for prizes paid to the players that are generated from the operations of the Selected LVFH Software and/or any other similar software CYF Group uses in the Designated Territory.

To acquire the Exclusivity Rights for its software in the Designated Territory for CDN$850,000, LVFH has arranged with Special Opportunity Limited ("SPO"), an investment holding company, to enter into a private placement with the Company to subscribe for 5,000,000 Units of the securities of LVFH at CDN$0.17 per unit with one whole warrant to buy an additional share at CDN$0.25 for a period of twelve months. The above transaction is subject to TSX Venture Exchange ("Exchange") and regulatory approvals.

Mr. Kalpakian adds, "The purchase of the Exclusivity Rights for certain games in the Designated Territory not only solidifies our long term operating position in the PRC, but also has tremendous potential when you factor in the populations of Henan Province and Beijing, approximately 93.7 million and 15.3 million respectively, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China www.stats.gov.cn/english/."

Phase Two

LVFH, CYF, SPO and TD have signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to effect the following transaction that would also be TD's proposed "Qualifying Transaction". TD, a capital pool company listed on the Exchange (TSX:TDW.P), is related to LVFH by certain common management and directors. The transaction will include, but not limited to, the following terms and conditions:

(a) TD will forward split its common shares on a 2 (new) for 1 (old) share basis;

(b) LVFH will sell to TD an undivided interest in the Asian Multi-player Software Platform and the Software Licensing Agreement between itself and CYF Group for a consideration of 40,000,000 post-split common shares of TD and LVFH will not sell or dividend out 20,000,000 of such shares prior to the date which is six months following the completion of the Qualifying Transaction and LVFH will not sell or dividend out the remaining 20,000,000 of such shares prior to the date which is two years following the completion of the Qualifying Transaction;

(c) SPO will purchase 97,000,000 post-split units of TD (the "TD Units") and LVFH will arrange for purchasers of an aggregate of 3,000,000 TD Units at the price of CDN$0.10 per TD Unit for aggregate gross proceeds to TD of CDN$10,000,000, each TD Unit being comprised of one post-split common share of TD and one non-transferable share purchase warrant (a "TD Warrant"), where each TD Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional post-split common share of TD at the price of CDN$0.1875 for a term of one year. Upon completion of the proposed transaction in Phase Two, both SPO and LVFH will separately be control block shareholders in TD;

(d) TD will pay CDN$850,000 to LVFH in consideration for its acquisition from LVFH of the Exclusivity Rights, payable as to CDN$425,000 in cash and as to CDN$425,000 in post-split common shares of TD to be issued at a deemed price equal to the five day average trading price of the post-split common shares of Touchdown immediately following the first 30 days of trading following the completion of the Qualifying Transaction less the maximum discount permitted by the Exchange; and,

(e) Upon completion of the transaction, the proposed board composition of TD will be Jake Kalpakian and Bedo Kalpakian, two nominees of SPO, and one independent director.

TD will be engaging Wellington West Capital Markets as a member firm of the Exchange to sponsor the Qualifying Transaction. Along with Wellington West, Evans and Evans will also be engaged to provide a Fairness Evaluation and Business Plan in the form that meets the requirements of the Exchange as well as assist in preparing a detailed Information Circular and Disclosure Document also in the form required by the Exchange. The entire Qualifying Transaction will be subject to Exchange, shareholders and any other applicable approvals. In the event that all the necessary approvals are not obtained by April 30, 2008, the second phase of the transaction will be terminated and will be of no further force or effect.

Mr. Kalpakian continues, "We are excited at the opportunities Phase Two of the transaction potentially offers. The funding of approximately CDN$10,000,000 into TD will allow for a strong infrastructure and marketing investment by TD in China. For CYF Group, it allows for another development office to be opened in the PRC to meet their specific development requirements for a larger variety of games much faster. For TD and LVFH shareholders, it will allow them to participate in a pure and licensed online gaming business in the PRC."

Burton Group Develops Five Immutable Laws of Virtualization Security

SALT LAKE CITY, UT--(Marketwire) - Burton Group, an IT research firm focused on enterprise infrastructure technologies, published a report providing five immutable laws of virtualization security to help IT organizations ensure improved protection of virtual environments.

Virtualized environments are poised to provide significant operational benefits to enterprises, but they are not without their risks. The introduction of a new layer of software -- in the form of the hypervisor -- and the new architectures that provide the benefits must be evaluated from a security perspective to understand the risk and security impact.

In the report, "Attacking and Defending Virtual Environments," senior analyst Pete Lindstrom reports the threat level for virtualization technologies is accelerating quickly as adoption of virtualization grows. Additionally, malicious attackers are realizing that virtual environments are cheaper targets.

With a clear understanding of an organizations specific use cases of virtualization, combined with standard risk principles, Burton Group developed a set of five immutable laws to help IT organizations drive security decisions in virtual environments:

Law 1: All existing OS-level attacks work in the exact same way.

Law 2: The hypervisor attack surface is additive to a system's risk profile.

Law 3: Separating functionality and/or content into virtual machines (VM) will reduce risk.

Law 4: Aggregating functions and resources onto a physical platform will increase risk.

Law 5: A system containing a "trusted" VM on an "untrusted" host has a higher risk level than a system containing a "trusted" host with an "untrusted" VM.

"Burton Group recommends the best way to determine how virtualization impacts security is to determine where and when to apply controls that are sufficient in the environment based on risk tolerance," says Lindstrom. "Ultimately, whether virtualization is a bane or boon for security depends on how the systems are configured, deployed and managed."

More details about the five immutable laws of virtualization on Burton Group's Security and Risk Management Strategies blog at http://srmsblog.burtongroup.com//.

About Burton Group

Since 1990, Burton Group (www.burtongroup.com) has provided research and advisory services helping Global 2000 organizations make smart enterprise architecture decisions. Burton Group provides a suite of context-oriented analysis and a proprietary IT Reference Architecture covering security, identity management, application platforms, service-oriented architecture, network and telecom, collaboration, content management, and the data center. Uniquely focused on the need of IT buyers rather than technology providers, 85% of Burton Group's revenue comes from end-user organizations.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Releases Correspondence to and From Minister Lunn

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) released today correspondence between Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn and Linda J. Keen, President of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

The release of this correspondence follows media coverage of Mr. Lunn's letter to Ms. Keen which was obtained without permission by a reporter from the Ottawa Citizen.

This correspondence is presently available in English only. The documents will be translated and made available in French as soon as possible.

CRA Takes Action to Enforce Tax Laws

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 9, 2008) - You cannot avoid paying the taxes you owe by not filing a tax return, or by not reporting all of your income.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) uses a variety of tools to identify non-compliance and take action to address mistakes or tax cheating.

The CRA is committed to promoting the integrity of the tax system through a number of compliance activities. In 2006-2007, the CRA:

- Identified a total dollar value of non-compliance of about $12.7 billion, including almost $4.9 billion for international and large businesses;

- Obtained more than 800,000 returns from taxpayers who had not filed their returns;

- Made almost 820,000 adjustments to individual tax returns after comparing the information reported by taxpayers with data filed by third parties, such as employers;

- Reviewed more than 6,400 businesses to ensure they were maintaining proper books and records;

- Conducted over 393,000 audit and review actions, including 20,635 underground economy audits, and more than 1,300 investigations of taxpayers suspected of earning income from illegal activities;

- Undertook legal action that resulted in the conviction of 1,266 taxpayers who had not filed tax returns or not registered for goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST);

- Referred 259 income tax and GST/HST criminal investigations for prosecution. Of the prosecution cases completed in the past year, 98% resulted in convictions; and

- Recovered $9.7 billion through collections activities.

Did you know...

Canada Revenue Agency: Pension Income Splitting


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - That you could benefit from the new pension income splitting tax measure? When you and your spouse or common-law partner file your 2007 income tax returns, new tax rules allow eligible taxpayers to allocate up to half of their eligible pension income (income that qualifies for the pension income tax credit) to their lower-earning spouse or common-law partner.

To make this election, you and your spouse or common-law partner must each complete Form T1032, Joint election to split pension income.

Texada Software Inc. Announces Completion of $500,000 Convertible Debenture Financing and Updates Status of Shares for Debt Transaction

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - Texada Software Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TXS) ("Texada" or the "Company"). Texada announced today that, further to its press release of December 19, 2007, it has completed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") of units of the Company (the "Units") for aggregate gross proceeds of $500,000. Each Unit consists of $1,000 principal amount 10% senior secured convertible debentures (the "Debentures") and 10,000 warrants (the "Warrants"). The Debentures will mature on November 30, 2009 (the "Maturity Date") and are convertible at the holder's option into common shares (the "Common Shares") of Texada at any time prior to the Maturity Date at a conversion price of $0.05 per Common Share. Conversion may be forced in certain circumstances. Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at any time up to the Maturity Date at an exercise price of $0.10 per Common Share.

In addition, the Company announced today that, further to its press release of December 19, 2007, it has reached agreement with holders of previously issued $985,000 principal amount secured convertible debentures to issue 22,943,812 Common Shares in full settlement of the principal and interest owing to such debentureholders (the "Shares for Debt Transaction") on January 31, 2008, being the maturity date thereof (the "Prior Debenture Maturity Date"). Completion of the Shares for Debt Transaction is subject to, among other things, the completion of the Offering as well as the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

The proceeds of the Offering will be used for working capital and the continued execution of the Company's sales and marketing plan. The Debentures and Warrants comprising the Units, and the Common Shares issued pursuant to the Shares for Debt Transaction, will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance thereof under applicable securities laws and TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") rules, as will any securities issued on conversion or exercise of the Debentures and Warrants, respectively (if converted or exercised prior to the expiry of such hold period). The Offering and Shares for Debt Transaction are each subject to receipt of final Exchange approvals.

Pursuant to the Offering, 1610488 Ontario Ltd. ("1610488"), a company controlled by Iqbal Kassam, a director of the Company, announced that it has acquired 190 Units. After giving effect to this acquisition, 1610488 and Mr. Kassam directly or beneficially hold an aggregate of: (i) $352,000 principal amount secured convertible debentures, representing 22.00% of the outstanding convertible debentures of the Company including $162,000 principal amount convertible debentures which 1610488 has irrevocably agreed to convert into 3,773,501 Common Shares on the Prior Debenture Maturity Date in connection with the Shares for Debt Transaction; (ii) 9,611,136 Common Shares representing 14.85% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares; and (iii) 3,685,750 Common Share purchase warrants (including 1,900,000 Warrants representing 38% of the Warrants issued pursuant to the Offering) representing 13.80% of all outstanding share purchase warrants of the Company (including the Warrants). If all share purchase warrants held by 1610488 and Mr. Kassam were to be fully exercised and all convertible debentures held by 1610488 were to be fully converted (assuming no other share purchase warrants, convertible debentures or other convertible securities of the Company were exercised or converted, as the case may be) 1610488 Mr. Kassam would beneficially own approximately 27.51% of the Company's Common Shares on a partially diluted basis.

1610488 and Mr. Kassam have acquired the securities of the Company for investment purposes. 1610488 and Mr. Kassam have no present intention of acquiring other securities of the Company, other than the Common Shares to be issued to 1610488 on the Prior Debenture Maturity Date, or disposing of any of the securities of the Company they currently hold. For further information regarding 1610488's acquisition of securities of the Company or to obtain a copy of the early warning report in respect of this transaction, please contact John Kirincic at (604) 654-2555. A copy of the early warning report will also be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

In addition, Cidel Trust Company Ltd., as trustee of the Lamb Family Trust ("Cidel"), announced that it has acquired 100 Units. After giving effect to this acquisition, Cidel directly or beneficially holds an aggregate of: (i) $335,000 principal amount secured convertible debentures, representing 20.94% of the outstanding convertible debentures of the Company including $235,000 principal amount convertible debentures which mature on January 31, 2008 (the "Prior Debenture Maturity Date") and which Cidel has irrevocably agreed to convert into 5,473,906 Common Shares on the Prior Debenture Maturity Date in connection with the Shares for Debt Transaction; (ii) 7,183,601 Common Shares representing 11.10% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares; and (iii) 4,957,500 Common Share purchase warrants (including 1,000,000 Warrants representing 20% of the Warrants issued pursuant to the Offering) and 18.56% of all outstanding share purchase warrants of the Company (including the Warrants). If all share purchase warrants held by Cidel were to be fully exercised and all convertible debentures held by Cidel were to be fully converted (assuming no other share purchase warrants, convertible debentures or other convertible securities of the Company were exercised or converted, as the case may be) Cidel would beneficially own approximately 25.42% of the Company's Common Shares on a partially diluted basis.

Cidel has acquired the securities of the Company for investment purposes. Cidel has no present intention of acquiring other securities of the Company, other than the Common Shares to be issued to Cidel on the Prior Debenture Maturity Date, or disposing of any of the securities of the Company it currently holds. For further information regarding Cidel's acquisition of securities of the Company or to obtain a copy of the early warning report in respect of this transaction, please contact Cindy Radu at (403) 697-6962. A copy of the early warning report will also be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Abe Schwartz ("Schwartz") announced that he has acquired 190 Units. After giving effect to this acquisition, Schwartz directly or beneficially holds an aggregate of: (i) $190,000 principal amount secured convertible debentures, representing 11.88% of the outstanding convertible debentures of the Company; (ii) 5,000,000 Common Shares representing 7.72% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares; and (ii) 4,400,000 Common Share purchase warrants, representing 38% of the Warrants issued pursuant to the Offering and 16.47% of all outstanding share purchase warrants of the Company (including the Warrants). If all share purchase warrants held by Schwartz were to be fully exercised and all convertible debentures held by Schwartz were to be fully converted (assuming no other share purchase warrants, convertible debentures or other convertible securities of the Company were exercised or converted, as the case may be) Schwartz would beneficially own approximately 18.10% of the Company's Common Shares on a partially diluted basis.

Schwartz has acquired the securities of the Company for investment purposes. Schwartz has no present intention of acquiring other securities of the Company or disposing of any of the securities of the Company he currently holds. For further information regarding Schwartz' acquisition of securities of the Company or to obtain a copy of the early warning report in respect of this transaction, please contact Abe Schwartz at (416) 221-9544 Ext. 1111. A copy of the early warning report will also be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

About Texada Software

Texada Software Inc. is the premier provider of SYSTEMATIC enterprise software solutions for mobile equipment and rental management. Texada's solutions are fully flexible and scalable to meet the unique needs of any sized operation and are backed by proven implementation, services and support.

Texada's market-driven software products combine knowledge and best practices from over 400 customers worldwide, resulting in solutions that manage the complete asset life-cycle from acquisition through to disposal. Our customers enjoy the benefits of enhanced efficiency through better asset utilization, effective location tracking, and optimized scheduling.

Texada can be reached at 1-800-361-1233, or on the internet at www.texadasoftware.com. For product and services information visit www.systematic.com.

WSI Ranks #1 Internet Business Franchise Eighth Year in a Row

Top Honors in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 Listing for 2008


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - Maintaining its long-standing top rankings, WSI, the world's largest Internet consulting firm ranks for the 8th consecutive year as the #1 Internet Business in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2008 Franchise 500 listing. The coveted position in Entrepreneur's "Best-of-the-Best" features WSI at the top in the Technology category. Additional honors in this year's listing rank WSI amongst the "Top Ten Home Based", "Top 30 Global" and "Top 50 Overall" franchise businesses.

With a network of over 1500 WSI franchisees (Internet Marketing Consultants) in 87 countries and growing steadily, it is no surprise that the company is also mentioned as one of the "Fastest-Growing Franchises" in the Entrepreneur listing. Ron McArthur, president WSI says, "In today's high-tech economy, we offer one of the few 'white collar' franchises available anywhere today. We are delighted with the latest Entrepreneur listing which is testimony to our leadership position and our efforts to constantly enhance the same." WSI franchisees benefit from one of the most complete and comprehensive training and certification programs available anywhere today. A dynamic on-going support program is tailored to meet the unique and individual needs of each new franchisee. "This, coupled with a highly effective mentoring system has allowed our franchisees the greatest success in the shortest amount of time," Ron emphasizes.

WSI's international franchisees are at the forefront of the opportunities the Internet offers to business owners, which changes the way the world does business. WSI delivers thousands of Internet marketing solutions to small and medium sized businesses annually. WSI Consultants are trained to deliver a results oriented Internet Marketing System driving targeted traffic to their client's websites and creating greater customer conversion for them. McArthur says, "Our message to the SME market is that whether or not you use diverse Internet marketing methods like pay-per-click advertising, landing pages, viral marketing campaigns, etc., you can always think of your website as your primary marketing vehicle. The job of each WSI franchisee is to assess their clients' business needs using WSI's patent-pending Internet Solutions Lifecycle(TM) system. Each client's Internet Marketing Solution is then customized to both reduce business overheads and increase revenues."

WSI is committed to the profitability of its franchise network and the SME business world. Its ongoing corporate initiatives towards this goal contribute to the company's long-standing and continuing excellence in the industry's most well recognized franchise listing. Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as the most comprehensive listing available, Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 in its January 2008 issue reveals for the 29th straight year the latest top-ranking franchise companies in North America and WSI is proud to achieve the rankings that it did in this latest listing.

About WSI - we simplify the Internet: With a network of over 1500 offices in 87 countries, WSI is the leading provider of Internet solutions to small and medium sized businesses the world over. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI provides affordable Internet related services and technologies that deliver maximum return on investment for businesses. With the support and cooperation of its customers, franchise network, employees, suppliers and charitable organizations, WSI aims to help make child poverty history through its global outreach program. For more information about WSI's offerings and business opportunities, please visit our websites at www.wsimarketing.com or www.wsiconsultants.com.

The Government of Canada Supports Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Jan. 4, 2008) - On behalf of the Honourable Josee Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, Laurie Hawn, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament (Edmonton Centre), today announced funding for the Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta (ATAA) Society.

Funding of $60,000 will contribute to the ATAA's Showcase 2008, held in Red Deer, Alberta, from October 16 to 19. This annual marketing, performance, and networking event brings together artists, presenters, agents, and other showcase organizers from across Canada to facilitate the development and growth of touring arts performance in Alberta. The funding will also support the ATAA's publication of the Alberta Touring Directory and establish a Web-based performance calendar for artists and presenters.

"Our Government is committed to supporting organizations dedicated to fostering performing arts in Canada, which strengthen our communities both culturally and economically," said Minister Verner. "We are proud to fund the ATAA's Showcase 2008."

"This annual gathering of a cross-section from Alberta's performing arts sector expands the diversity of artistic experiences available to everyone," said Mr. Hawn. "The Government of Canada is pleased to support this important marketing and networking showcase."

"The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta works on behalf of a rural network of communities that enjoy live performing arts series," said Dave Goodwin, President of the Alliance. "With the assistance of Canadian Heritage, we are able to continue to offer this network an opportunity to book diverse, professional and high-quality artists. On behalf of every community presenter in the province, we thank Canadian Heritage for their support."

The Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta Society is dedicated to the maintenance, development and growth of a strong touring arts industry in Alberta through networking opportunities, access to professional development services, and programs that promote and nurture all aspects of arts touring. Through their annual three-day Showcase and ongoing publishing and Web initiatives, the organization seeks to make touring arts performances accessible for all Albertans, both urban and rural.

The Government of Canada has provided this funding through the Arts Presentation Canada program of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program gives Canadians increased access to the diversity and richness of Canada's culture through professional arts festivals, presentations of live professional performances, and other artistic experiences

The Government of Canada Helps Youth at Risk in Edmonton Find Jobs and Return to School

EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire) - Mr. Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced a funding package for a program designed to help at-risk youth in the Edmonton area obtain employment or return to school.

"The Government of Canada is committed to creating the best educated, most skilled, and most flexible work force in the world," said Mr. Hawn. "Our partnership with Dr. James Battle and Associates will help local youth who face barriers to employment get the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to take advantage of the job market."

The Government of Canada's contribution of more than $150,000 in Skills Link funding to Dr. James Battle and Associates will help youth facing barriers to employment find career-related job experience, return to school, or acquire the skills they need to jump-start their careers. Participants in the program will become better equipped to secure and maintain employment or access educational opportunities. Dr. James Battle and Associates are a group of specialists, including occupational therapists, teachers, and psychologists, who provide individual and group counselling, workshops, academic assessments, and related books and materials.

The Government of Canada is funding this project through Skills Link, one of Canada's youth employment programs. Under the program, local employers and community organizations work together to ensure young people have the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute to their communities.

The Government of Canada is committed to improving opportunities for youth, as part of an ongoing effort to build a strong, vibrant Canadian work force. The goal is to make Canada a place where meaningful, long-term employment opportunities are standard, and where the work force is trained to meet the requirements of modern businesses.

Service Canada brings Government of Canada services and benefits together in a single delivery network. It provides Canadians with one-stop service they can access however they choose-by phone at 1 800 O-Canada, on the Internet at servicecanada.gc.ca, or in person at Service Canada Centres across the country.

This news release is available in alternative formats on request. Call 1-800-788-8282 on a touch-tone phone or through a teletypewriter (TTY).

Backgrounder

Skills Link

The Skills Link program is one of three programs the Government of Canada created to help young Canadians (aged 15 to 30 years) obtain career information, develop skills, gain work experience, find good jobs, and stay employed. The three programs are Skills Link, Summer Work Experience, and Career Focus.

Skills Link helps young people who face barriers to employment gain work experience or get a job. These young people include those who haven't completed high school, single parents, Aboriginal youth, young people with disabilities, youth in rural areas, and recent immigrants. Summer Work Experience helps secondary and post-secondary students find summer jobs. Career Focus helps post-secondary graduates develop advanced skills and find careers in their fields. These programs provide a range of activities that can be tailored to meet individual needs.

If you would like to learn more about the Government of Canada's youth programs and services, please visit us online at servicecanada.gc.ca (and click on "youth"), call the Youth Info Line at 1-800-935-5555, or visit a Service Canada Centre. Service Canada is the Government of Canada's service delivery network, which brings together a range of federal services and programs to meet the individual needs of Canadians.

British Columbia Lottery Corporation: Cross-Country Family Visit Pays $37 Million

B.C. Woman and Ontario Brother Share LOTTO 6/49 Jackpot

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 4, 2008) - British Columbia Lottery Corporation congratulates Alycia Heitt of Delta, B.C. and her brother Larry McAuliffe of Peterborough, Ontario. The brother and sister shared in the purchase of the winning Lotto 6/49 ticket for the January 2, 2008 draw and today claimed their jackpot prize of $37,344,184 from OLG.

After purchasing the ticket in Peterborough on December 30, Alycia flew home on December 31. The 41-year old office manager for a forest products company decided to check the winning numbers on www.bclc.com from her desk at work yesterday. "I was saying to myself, Oh my god I think I won, and I had my assistant check the numbers too," Alycia said.

After first visiting the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Alycia quickly decided to return on the red-eye flight to Ontario to claim her prize as the winning ticket had to be validated by OLG. She also left an urgent message for her brother, "She asked me if I was sitting down, and at first I didn't believe her!" Larry said.

Alycia plans to return to B.C. "to train someone else to do my job" and then think about the future with her husband and their four children ages 15 to 22. Plans likely include a new house and a family vacation. Today also marks her daughter's 22nd birthday. Larry, age 39, has already left his job as a service technician and installer for a water products company. A single father of four boys ages 12-19 says he will likely invest for the future as well as "buy some things for kids than I could never afford on my own." The winning ticket was sold at the Lansdowne Mall in Peterborough.

"We're happy about the big jackpot win in Ontario and even happier half of the cash is going to make its way back to B.C.," said Owen Gormley, Corporate Communications Officer.

Lotto 6/49 is the national lottery game drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays after 6 p.m. (PST). Players can purchase tickets at any lottery retailer or at PlayNow on bclc.com. Group release forms for people playing in groups can be obtained at local lottery retailers or on bclc.com. The sale of lottery tickets to anyone under 19 is prohibited by law.

BCLC is a provincial Crown Corporation reporting to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General through a Board of Directors. Its mission is to offer responsible gaming entertainment, generating income for the public good.

Government of Canada Continues to Defend Canadian Agricultural Interests

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today issued the following statement in response to the release of eight new working documents by Crawford Falconer, Chair of the World Trade Organization agriculture negotiations.

"The Government of Canada continues to seek an ambitious outcome to the WTO negotiations that benefits the entire agriculture sector, including both export-oriented and supply-managed industries."

"The Chair of the agriculture negotiations has issued working documents covering market access issues to outline his view of the direction of the negotiations. The documents do not represent consensus among WTO Members and will be subject to a lot of further discussion. Like all Members, Canada brings balanced positions to these negotiations and this Government is working toward a deal that recognizes the interests of all Canadian farm families.

"This Government is pleased that one of the documents outlines a formula for significant tariff reductions for non-sensitive products. This is important for Canada's agriculture and agri-food exporters. Canada's positions are also well-reflected in many of Mr. Falconer's other documents.

"However, we do have significant concerns about key elements of the Chair's document on sensitive products. Canada continues to actively oppose any tariff quota expansion or tariff cuts for sensitive products and we continue to take a firm position on this issue.

"This Government has shown leadership in supporting supply management and the benefits it delivers to farm families. We will continue to strongly defend interests that are important to our supply-managed industries at the WTO.

"This Government is actively involved in these negotiations as well as bilateral negotiations so that we can secure the best possible outcome for our farmers, their families and the entire agriculture sector."

CIDA: Minister Oda Visits Peru and Colombia

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 4, 2008) - The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, will visit Peru and Colombia from January 6 to 13, 2008. She will meet with Peruvian and Colombian government officials and various Canadian, local and international partners working with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) on Canada-funded initiatives in governance, education and earthquake relief efforts after the earthquake that hit Peru on August 15, 2007.

"As Prime Minister Harper committed to in the October Speech from the Throne, the Government of Canada is playing an active role in helping striving countries in the Americas build a better future," said Minister Oda. "My visit in these two countries will allow me to see first hand how our help makes a difference in the lives of Peruvians and Colombians. I will be visiting projects that improve basic education, water and sanitation, assistance in case of emergency relief and the protection of children and other victims of conflicts and violence."

Minister Oda will be in Peru from January 6 to 9, 2008, where she will inaugurate the new Canadian Embassy in Lima, and visit projects funded by the Government of Canada. She will also witness the reconstruction effort on sites affected by the severe earthquake that hit Peru last Summer. Canada provided $2 million for emergency relief and recovery efforts. Thousands of people were injured and more than 60,000 houses and buildings on the southern coast of Peru were destroyed by the earthquake.

Minister Oda will then travel to Colombia from January 9 to 13, 2008. She will meet with key Canadian, local and international partners to discuss Canada's support to Colombia in its efforts to achieve domestic peace and security. She will also witness the leadership role that Canada is playing through CIDA-funded projects in protecting the human rights of children, victims of conflict and violence.

PhotoChannel Market Update

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 4, 2008) - PhotoChannel Networks Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PN)(OTCBB:PNWIF) ("PhotoChannel") the leading innovator in Online Digital Media Solutions for retailers advises that recent industry price cuts to 4 x 6 prints being offered to consumers by certain online retailers are expected to have little or no impact on PhotoChannel's business and results of operations.

"We do not anticipate any negative impact by this industry move and could in fact benefit from it," says Robert Chisholm, Chief Financial Officer of PhotoChannel. "Our business model is not dependent upon the consumer's price of a 4 X 6 print. In the past reductions in pricing by our retail channel partners has led to increased print volume and revenue for PhotoChannel."

About PhotoChannel- Founded in 1995, PhotoChannel operates PNI Digital Media to provide services for major retailers, wireless carriers and content providers. The PNI Digital Media Platform connects consumer ordered digital content with retailers that have on demand manufacturing capabilities for the production of merchandise. Currently PNI Digital Media generates transactions for retailers and their thousands of locations across North America, including Wal-Mart Canada, CVS/pharmacy, Eckerd Drugs and Costco Canada. For more information please visit www.pnidigitalmedia.com.

Government of Canada Takes Action to Boost Investment and Collaboration With European Partners

SAINT-HYACINTHE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire) - The Government of Canada is moving forward on its commitment to promote Canadian agricultural research, collaboration and investment between Canada and its European counterparts. Today, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Secretary of State for Agriculture, on behalf of the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, visited Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Food Research and Development Centre (FRDC) in Saint-Hyacinthe to discuss opportunities for investment and science and innovation collaboration between Canada and Spain.

"The Government of Canada is proud of the world class agricultural and agrifood research being conducted in our labs," said Secretary of State Paradis. "That is why we are working to strengthen our scientific partnerships with industry and government, to improve science and technology exchanges, promote investment and raise Canada's influence on a global scale."

During the Forum of the Americas in October 2007, a delegation of Spanish food production and processing industry entrepreneurs and researchers from the l'Instituto Tecnologico Agrario de Castilla y Leon (ITACyL) visited Saint-Hyacinthe to discuss investment and collaboration opportunities between the two countries. The meeting was a follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding on Scientific and Technical cooperation, drafted in May 2007, between AAFC and ITACyL.

During his visit to Saint-Hyacinthe, the Secretary of State also took the opportunity to tour the FRDC and see the AAFC's scientists in action. Established in 1987, the FRDC was the first AAFC research centre dedicated entirely to food processing.

AAFC research teams in Saint-Hyacinthe and across Canada collaborate to increase knowledge of food systems and foster innovation and growth of the Canadian food industry.

Innovative use of ICTs to foster human development

ICTs are powerful tools for reducing poverty, for combating HIV/AIDS, and for promoting good governance. At the Third Global Knowledge Forum (GK3) held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its research partners showcased some of the innovative ways in which ICTs can foster human development.

Ottawa, Canada (research sea) – Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are powerful tools for reducing poverty, for combating HIV/AIDS, and for promoting good governance. At the Third Global Knowledge Forum (GK3) held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and its research partners showcased some of the innovative ways in which ICTs can foster human development. Some highlights are summarized below. For complete details about IDRC’s participation in GK3, visit www.idrc.ca/gk3.

BUILDING BASKETS TO REBUILD LIVES
Marginalized women in Malaysia are being given the opportunity to earn income by weaving or selling eco-baskets made from recycled paper. The IDRC-supported e-homemakers project is a community network that promotes working from home, teleworking, and the running of small office/home office businesses through the use of ICTs. Its Salaam Wanita project employs single mothers, homemakers, and disabled, disabled-dependent, low-income, and unemployed women to work out of their homes. (audio file)

DELIVERING SERVICES TO POOR RURAL AREAS
International communications consultant Seán Ó Siochrú talks about the challenges, and the rewards, of developing pilot e-communities in Cambodia. “Even poor communities are capable of building their own enterprises as cooperative enterprises, and thus create their own destinies.” (audio file)

IDRC VICE PRESIDENT AT PRESS CONFERENCE
The reach of ICTs in developing countries is likely underestimated, said IDRC’s Vice President of Programs, Rohinton Medhora, during a joint Microsoft, Global Knowledge Partnership, and IDRC press conference about their telecentre.org partnership at GK3 on December 12. While an estimated one billion people now have access to ICTs, countless more are indirectly touched by their effects, said Medhora. He highlighted the IDRC-funded AED-SATELLIFE project, which introduced personal digital assistants and training to healthcare providers in rural Mozambique. Though only a few people may be using the hand-held technology, hundreds more are touched by its effects, said Medhora.

E-HEALTH INITIATIVES IN UGANDA AND MOZAMBIQUE
Holly Ladd, of AED-SATELLIFE, describes how networks of hand-held computers and mobile phones support the efforts of rural healthcare workers. (audio file)

HOW ARE ICTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE?
IDRC’s Michael Clarke, Director of Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) program and Laurent Elder, program leader for IDRC’s Pan Asia program reflect on the question: “How are ICTs making a difference?” (audio files in English and French)

INFORMATION FOR BETTER LIVES IN MONGOLIA
Ariunaa Lkhagvasuren, author of the Mongolia chapter in the latest edition of the Digital Review of Asia Pacific, speaks about the development of ICTs in her country and the outlook for the future. (audio file)

M.S. SWAMINATHAN ON ICTS AND DEVELOPMENT
Renowned agricultural scientist and the father of India’s Green Revolution, M.S. Swaminathan, talks about the important role that ICTs currently play in all sectors of development, and how they will continue to do so in years to come. (audio file)

NETWORKING FOR CHANGE
Dr. Shariq Khoja, professor of community health sciences at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, describes his work with IDRC partner PANACEA and explains the role of networks in fostering e-health in developing countries. (audio file)

NEW DIRECTIONS IN PUBLISHING
The Internet is radically changing the way books are published. Eve Gray, honourary research associate at the Centre for Educational Technology, University of Cape Town, explains why Adobe Acrobat can set you dancing. (audio file)

PODCASTING IN AFRICA
We’ve all heard how mobile telephony is catching on in Africa. But many Africans have enthusiastically embraced another communication technology: the podcast. Listen as Abubaker Basajjabaka, program officer with Bellanet Africa, explains why. (audio file)

RECICLEMOS — BOLIVIAN RECYCLING PROJECT
What to do with electronic waste? Listen to Peter McFarren, president of IDRC partner Quipus Cultural Foundation of Bolivia, talk about the Foundation's latest project — a handy brochure and CD kit that explains how to recycle computer and other electronic equipment. (audio file)
Link to www.reciclemos.net.

ICTS AND NATURAL DISASTERS
Rohan Samarajiva, executive director of LIRNEasia, describes how its pioneering research work is helping make communities more resilient in the face of disasters like tsunamis and cyclones. (audio file)

SHARING LOCAL WISDOM
Caroline Nyamai-Kisia, from the African Network for Health Knowledge Management and Communication (AfriAfya), explains how basic ICT tools make it easier to share health and development information in rural Kenya. (audio file)

THE WORKAROUND
Today, development practitioners recognize that modern technology can help improve the lives of the poor and disenfranchised. Often forgotten is that the poor and the disenfranchised can help improve modern technology. One paradox of the ICT revolution is that innovation can emerge from unexpected quarters. Ross O’Brien, with The Economist Intelligence Unit in Hong Kong, explains. (audio file)

USING ICTS TO COMBAT POVERTY IN LATIN AMERICA
ICTs are an important tool for combating poverty, and the poor are willing to spend a good portion of their meagre incomes to access and use technology, says Judith Mariscal, a professor at the Public Administration Department of the Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economica (CIDE). (audio available in Spanish)

WHAT'S NEXT?
Michael Clarke, Director of IDRC’s ICT4D program and Laurent Elder, program leader for IDRC’s Pan Asia program look ahead to what’s next in the field of ICTs. (audio files in English and French)

About IDRC
Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is one of the world’s leading institutions in the generation and application of new knowledge to meet the challenges of international development. For almost 40 years, IDRC has worked in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

For information:

In Singapore:
Vivien Chiam
(+65) 6438-7877
vchiam@idrc.org.sg

In Ottawa:
Isabelle Bourgeault-Tassé
(+1 613) 236-6163, ext. 2343
ibourgeault-tasse@idrc.ca

Talware Networx Inc.has terminated the previously announced letter of intent with 2101927 Ontario Inc.

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 3, 2008) - Talware Networx Inc. ("Talware") (TSX VENTURE:JBS) announces that it has terminated the previously announced letter of intent with 2101927 Ontario Inc. (the "Vendor") to acquire all of the Vendor's right, title and interest in a group of mining licenses and claims in Northern Ontario. As a result, the management of Talware is no longer proceeding with this change of business transaction (the "Transaction") and the planned divestiture of its software assets at the present time.

In connection with the Transaction, Talware completed a non-brokered private placement offering (the "Financing") of 4,795,002 subscription receipts (the "Subscription Receipts") for aggregate gross proceeds of $719,250. In accordance with the subscription receipt agreement entered into concurrently with the Financing, all of the gross proceeds have been returned to the subscribers of the Subscription Receipts.

Talware's common shares will remain halted from trading on the TSX Venture Exchange pending clarification from the Ontario Securities Commission (the "OSC") with respect to the OSC's review of the Company's recent submission regarding certain continuous disclosure filings.

The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management's view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward looking statements. Although Talware believes that the expectations reflected in forward looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward looking statements will prove to be correct. Talware disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward looking statements or otherwise.

CRA/Resolve to Correct Your Tax Information

Begin the New Year With a Clean Slate and a Clear Conscience!

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 3, 2008) - Did you fail to file an accurate tax return or not file at all, but should have? The Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) Voluntary Disclosures Program may be able to help. The program allows people to come forward and correct their tax information and avoid being penalized, criminally investigated and prosecuted.

Last year the CRA processed 8,244 disclosures for taxpayers who used the Voluntary Disclosures Program and got a second chance to comply with their tax obligations. Coming clean saved these taxpayers from an audit or a criminal investigation, which can result in penalties, fines, and even jail time. Their valid disclosures involved more than $525 million in taxes.

By encouraging taxpayers to come forward and correct the information they filed with the CRA, the Voluntary Disclosures Program helps protect the tax base and makes tax administration fair for all Canadians.

If you make a full disclosure before we start any compliance action or investigation, you may only have to pay the taxes owing, plus interest. If we come to you first, you could end up paying penalties and fines, and even face jail time.

Government of Canada Invests in Newfoundland and Labrador Company

Natural Resources Canada: Government of Canada Invests in Newfoundland and Labrador Company to Build Next-generation Internet Portals

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 3, 2008) - The Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources (NRCan), today announced $2 million in funding for a contract with Compusult Limited of Saint John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Under the terms of the competitively awarded contract, the information technology company will build two next-generation portals for GeoConnections, a national program led by NRCan. GeoConnections works with partners to expand the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI), an online resource that provides Canadians with access to geospatial - or location-based - information and technologies.

"The CGDI currently provides decision makers with access to online Web mapping and other information and technologies, enabling them to better monitor, understand and tackle some of Canada's most pressing challenges," said Minister Hearn. "This contract will bring further enhancements to data access for Canadians and will enable this Newfoundland and Labrador company to expand its geomatics expertise and centre of operations."

Geospatial information and technologies are used for a wide range of purposes, including managing Canada's resources and environment, improving public safety and public health, and addressing matters of importance to Aboriginal peoples. Geospatial information may take the form of maps and satellite images or data associated with a particular location. The technologies involved range from GIS and GPS navigation systems to online mapping applications.

Compusult will develop two key components of the CGDI: the GeoConnections Discovery Portal, which serves as the "Yellow Pages" for the CGDI, and GeoGratis, the largest repository of freely available location-based data available in Canada. Together, these two components provide an online gateway to millions of data products and services.

Under the new contract, Compusult will connect these next-generation portals to data, tools, applications and systems throughout the CGDI. In their upgraded versions, the two portals will be compatible with other geospatial data infrastructures worldwide.

This initiative supports the Government of Canada's new Science and Technology strategy - Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage - designed to create a business environment that encourages the private sector to innovate and also guides intelligent, strategic investments of public funds.

More information about GeoConnections and the CGDI is available at www.geoconnections.org.

The Government of Canada Supports National Michif Language Conference

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Jan. 3, 2008) - On behalf of the Honourable Josee Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, the Honourable Carol Skelton, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar), today announced funding for the Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research.

Funding of $60,000 will allow the organization to host the 7th National Michif Language Conference. The goals of the conference are to increase the number of Michif speakers, expand opportunities for speaking Michif, and ensure greater numbers of children and young people learn the language.

"The Government of Canada supports the preservation and promotion of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis languages," said Minister Verner. "We are pleased to help preserve the Michif language, which is an important aspect of Metis culture."

"Language is an integral part of a people's culture. To ensure that Metis communities in Canada thrive and that their culture survives, we must help protect the Michif language," said Ms. Skelton. "We are proud to support the Gabriel Dumont Institute's efforts in this regard."

"The Gabriel Dumont Institute is pleased to receive funding to host the 7th Annual Michif Language Conference, March 14 and 15, 2008, in Saskatoon. This event will bring Michif speakers from across the Metis Homeland together for the renewal and retention of our languages and culture," said Geordy McCaffrey, Executive Director of the Gabriel Dumont Institute.

The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research is a not-for-profit organization that provides Metis people in Saskatchewan with the opportunity to obtain training and education.

The Government of Canada will provide funding through the Department of Canadian Heritage and its Aboriginal Languages Initiative, which provides support to Aboriginal organizations and communities to maintain and revitalize Aboriginal languages for future generations by increasing the number of Aboriginal language speakers and by encouraging language transmission from generation to generation.

The Aboriginal Languages Initiative provides $5 million per year to support the preservation and promotion of Aboriginal languages by encouraging the use of these languages in community and family settings.

Intrinsyc CEO Joins Industry Leaders at CES for Panel Discussion on Mobile Entertainment

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 3, 2008) - Intrinsyc Software International, Inc. (TSX:ICS), a global wireless software solutions provider, today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Glenda Dorchak, will join other industry leaders from Samsung Telecommunications, Palm, Pantech Wireless, and Trinity Ventures at the Digital Hollywood Conference at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. During the Implications of Mobile Device and Service Innovation panel, Ms. Dorchak will discuss the role mobile entertainment will have in creating new avenues for driving subscriber and revenue expansion.

"Intrinsyc's software solutions are helping drive convergence in wireless devices, allowing handset makers to create products that can effectively deliver the latest mobile entertainment content, from music to digital television, resulting in increased service revenue per handheld device," says Ms. Dorchak. "Drawing on Intrinsyc's wireless expertise, I am excited to share the stage with other leaders that are driving the mobile entertainment industry and shaping the way mobile entertainment is being delivered to the consumer."

The panel discussion will take place at Digital Hollywood @ CES on January 7, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Digital Hollywood @ CES is held in conjunction with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, focusing on the convergence of the entertainment and technology industries.

Intrinsyc will also be exhibiting its wireless software solutions in the Microsoft Corp. booth, Central 7144, Central Plaza CP6.

About Intrinsyc Software International, Inc.

Intrinsyc provides wireless software solutions that enable next-generation handheld products, including mobile handsets, smart phones and converged devices. The company's software products, engineering services, and years of expertise help device makers, service providers, and silicon providers deliver compelling wireless products with faster time-to-market and improved development cost. Intrinsyc is the licensor of the Soleus(TM) platform based on Windows(R) Embedded CE for consumer handset development. Intrinsyc is a Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Embedded Gold Partner, the 2007 Windows Embedded Excellence Award winner for System Integrator, and a Symbian Platinum Partner. Intrinsyc is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: ICS) and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with regional offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Taiwan and Barbados.

Fireswirl Appoints New Directors

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire) - Fireswirl Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FSW) is pleased to announce changes to its board of directors. Robert Pollock has resigned from the board and the company is grateful to Mr. Pollock for his contributions and guidance. The board has appointed two new directors, Ji Yoon and James C. Borkowski, to fill vacancies on the board. With these changes the company now has five directors of which three are independent of management.

Ji Yoon - Mr. Yoon brings 14 years of finance, accounting and public markets experience, having worked in the high technology, engineering, and distribution industries. He is presently Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of JER Envirotech International Corp. (TSX VENTURE:JER)(FRANKFURT:KFTB) and previously was Acting Chief Financial Officer and Controller for Taiga Building Products Ltd. (TSX:TBL). Mr. Yoon is a Certified Management Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and a Business Diploma (Honours) from Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sarnia, Ontario and an MBA from Queen's University, Ontario. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and serves on the adjudicating board of the Certified Management Accountants Strategic Leadership Program.

James C. Borkowski - Mr. Borkowski has more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning and brand development. Since founding StonePoint Global Brands Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SPG) in 1992, as CEO and Chairman, Mr. Borkowski has been responsible for the implementation and control of operations, corporate development and new business opportunities, including new product and brand development. Mr. Borkowski has also acted as a director for several private and public companies in the resource and technology sectors.

About Fireswirl Technologies Inc.

Fireswirl Technologies Inc. is focused on creating transactional revenue by engineering electronic and mobile commerce solutions for content providers. The company's technology has broad applications for those requiring multiple payment interfaces, multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. It can be adapted to any industry seeking high volume or micro-payment solutions involving a wide base of users through internet or wireless applications.

Radisson Mining Announces Closing of Placement of Flow-Through Shares

ROUYN-NORANDA, QUEBEC--(Marketwire) - Radisson Mining Resources (TSX VENTURE:RDS) is pleased to confirm its completion of the non-brokered private placement, announced on December 21, 2007, of an aggregate of 2,500,000 class A shares (the "Shares") in the capital of the Company with each Share to be issued as a "flow-through share" as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (a "Flow-Through Share") at $0.40 (Canadian) per Flow-Through Share for aggregate gross proceeds of up to CDN$1,000,000 (the "Flow-Through Offering").

100% of the gross proceeds of the Flow-Through Shares sold under the Flow-Through Offering will be used for Canadian exploration expenses (within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) (the "Tax Act") which qualify as "flow-through mining expenditures" for purposes of the Tax Act related to the Company's exploration projects in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. The Company will renounce such Canadian exploration expenses with an effective date of no later than December 31, 2007.

Subscription agreements have been received for the full issue of 2,500,000 Shares of which 50% has been subscribed by two directors of the Company and the balance of the issue has been subscribed by non-insiders of the Company. The two directors who participated in this financing are Dale M. Hendrick, Chairman of the Board, who subscribed for 500,000 Shares, i.e. 20% of the placement, and Kenneth G. Murton, President and CEO of the Company, who subscribed for 750,000 Shares, i.e. 30% of the placement. The completion of this private placement will not result in any change in the control of the Company.

ABOUT RADISSON MINING: Radisson is a Quebec-based exploration company, with an office in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in the discovery of gold, molybdenum and base metal deposits with an interest in thirteen properties in northwestern Quebec and four properties in northwestern Ontario. The main asset of Radisson, the O'Brien / Kewagama property, contains the former O'Brien Mine, the highest grade and the most important gold producer in the Cadillac Mining Camp when it was producing from the early 1930s to the mid 1950s. Radisson now has established a new zone, the 36 East Zone, 2500' east of the old producing zone of the O'Brien Mine, with comparable high grades of gold. The Company has just commenced an advanced exploration program on this property.

British Columbia Securities Commission: Commission Panel Fines and Permanently Bans Man Who Breached Order

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire) - A British Columbia Securities Commission panel has fined a North Vancouver businessman $200,000 and permanently banned him from participating in the province's capital markets for breaching a commission order.

In 1999, after admitting to contraventions of the Securities Act when he was a director and officer of Arakis Energy Corporation, James Terrence Alexander paid the BCSC $1.2 million and consented to an order prohibiting him from being a director or officer of any issuer, engaging in investor relations activities, and trading in securities, for 20 years.

In 2005, a B.C. provincial court judge convicted Alexander of breaching the 1999 order by acting as a director and officer of four private companies, and fined him $2,000.

On October 24, 2007, a commission panel found that Alexander contravened the order when he acted as a director and officer of seven companies, and when he engaged in investor relation activities for one of the seven companies. The panel also found that Anne Christine Eilers acted contrary to the public interest when she assisted Alexander to breach the order by allowing him to direct the affairs of JT Alexander and Associates Holding Corporation while she was its sole director and officer of record.

In addition to imposing an administrative penalty of $200,000, the panel permanently prohibited Alexander, with limited exceptions, from trading or purchasing securities, from becoming or acting as a director or officer of any issuer, and from engaging in investor relations activities.

For her role in assisting Alexander to breach the order, the panel prohibited Eilers from becoming or acting as a director or officer of any issuer (except one she owns) for one year. She must also complete a course on the duties and responsibilities of directors and officers.

Oil at $100-The Case for Biofuels is Crystal Clear

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - The case for biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, has never been stronger, said the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association in response to oil breaking the $100 a barrel mark today for the first time ever.

"Oil at $100 makes the case for biofuels crystal clear. The price of oil is simply too high and too unreliable. We must continue to diversify our fuel supply" said Gordon Quaiattini, President of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. "Biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, are real viable alternatives and are better for the environment, prices, and farmers."

The government of Canada is implementing numerous measures to build a homegrown renewable fuels industry in Canada, including requiring 5% renewable content in gasoline by 2010 and a 2% renewable content in diesel and home heating fuel by no later than 2012. The 2007 federal budget also provided $2 billion to produce renewable fuels in Canada, and commercialize next-generation renewable fuels technologies, such as cellulose ethanol.

These renewable fuel measures will help fight global warming by reducing harmful greenhouse gases (GHGs) and result in an annual 4.2 megatonne reduction in net GHG emissions - the equivalent of removing more than one million cars from our roads.

Canada's new biofuels industry will also help wheat and canola farmers in the west, and corn and soy bean farmers in the east. Twenty new world-class biofuels facilities are expected to create over 14,000 new jobs in rural communities, and provide a new market for over 200 million bushels of Canadian grains and oilseeds.

Founded in 1994, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote renewable transportation fuels through consumer awareness and government liaison activities. The CRFA membership is comprised of representatives from all levels of the ethanol and biodiesel industry, including: grain and cellulose ethanol producers, biodiesel producers, fuel technology providers, and agricultural associations.

Canadian Heritage

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 2, 2008) - On behalf of the Honourable Josee Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, Carol Skelton, Member of Parliament (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar), will make a funding announcement tomorrow regarding an Aboriginal language initiative in Saskatoon.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:




Date: Thursday, January 3

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Place: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies
and Applied Research Inc.
#2 - 604 22nd Street West
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Major IT Contract for Newfoundland Company

ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR--(Marketwire - Jan. 2, 2008) -

On Thursday, January 3, the Honourable Loyola Hearn, Minister of Fisheries
and Oceans, will announce on behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister
of Natural Resources, details of a major IT contract awarded to Compusult
Ltd. of Newfoundland. The contract, issued by NRCan's GeoConnections
program, is to develop next-generation Internet portals for location-based
data and technologies.


Location: The Fluvarium
Nagle's Place
St. John's, Newfoundland
(off Allandale Road, entrance to Pippy Park Trailer Park)

Date and January 3, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m. (NST)

Brainhunter Reports Strong Annual Results

Organic Growth Increases Revenue by 35%

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire) - Brainhunter Inc. ("Brainhunter" or the "Company") (TSX:BH) is pleased to report strong results for the year ending September 30, 2007.

Brainhunter is one of the largest Staffing and Solutions companies in Canada.

Strong growth was recorded on all fronts. Revenues increased approximately 35%, largely due to organic growth initiatives. Cash flow continued to improve dramatically. Income before interest charges and non-cash and non-operating expenses increased to $7,767,903 from $3,045,696 in the previous year. Operating activities generated cash flow of $4,433,298, up from $432,016 the previous year. Brainhunter continued to report accounting losses mostly attributable to non-cash expenses such as accreted interest and amortization. The resulting net loss was $2,950,607, an improvement from $4,700,372 the previous year.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Brainhunter is an ISO 9001:2000 Certified "Technology Driven Staffing Procurement Software, Solutions and Services" company. Brainhunter's business is focused on using the Brainhunter Human Capital Management Platform to provide fully integrated end-to-end recruiting and staffing services and solutions in the following market sectors: Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial, Health Care and Financial Services.

These services are provided to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the UK, India and globally under the brand Brainhunter. Brainhunter's multifaceted revenue stream is in seven related practice areas including:

Contract Staffing (Annuity Revenue), Permanent Staffing (Transaction Fees / Retainers), Specialized Job Boards (Posting Fees / Subscriptions), Technology Sales (Licenses / Services), Professional Services / Solutions Delivery (Project Revenue), Business Process Outsourcing ("BPO") Centre (Annuity Revenue), Infrastructure Services (Annuity Revenue)

Brainhunter's Technology Platform and Best practices strive to deliver the most cost effective and flexible recruiting and staffing solutions in the marketplace today. Brainhunter offers solutions that are modular in nature and are customizable to suit both small and large scale business processes. Brainhunter has over 2,000 customers including over 200 of North America's leading corporation's plus over 30 Canadian federal and provincial government departments. Brainhunter's Job Seeker Database currently holds over 1.2 million professional resumes and is one of the largest active databases for professional staffing in North America.

Brainhunter is a publicly traded company with a senior listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:BH). Brainhunter deploys over 1,800 Contractors / Consultants with an internal staff of over 250 personnel. The Company has delivery capability across Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Maritimes, Montr?al, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver), activities in Dalian China, a BPO office in Hyderabad, India, an office in London, UK, and delivery capability in select US jurisdictions.