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An official event ofMATERIAL WORLDMIAMI BEACHFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMATERIAL WORLD & ASAP GLOBAL SOURCING SHOWFORM MARKETING ALLIANCEASAP to Market, Develop Global PavilionATLANTA (August 31, 2004) Urban Expositions, owners and producers of Material World, an official event ofthe American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), and the ASAP Global Sourcing Show, a division ofCyber Merchants Exchange (OTCBB: CMEE), have entered into a marketing alliance designed to furtherexpand the international exhibitor base of global sourcing, fabric, trim, and technology at Material World. Thisalliance will commence at the upcoming Material World show, March 16-18, 2005 at the Miami BeachConvention Center.“We are excited about this marketing alliance with ASAP. Currently North American, European, Caribbean andLatin American countries are solidly represented within the show’s exhibitor base. With ASAP’s internationalmarketing expertise and direct access to apparel and textile manufacturers abroad, Material World will nowoffer the strongest global presentation of any sourcing event in the U.S.,” says Tim von Gal, Executive VicePresident, Urban Expositions.Participating countries will form their own country pavilions within a Global Pavilion, giving attendees thechance to explore the full range of fabrics, textiles, company production strengths, pricing structures andcapabilities each country offers.“In the Global Pavilion, we expect to feature the top textile and accessory manufacturing countries such asChina, India, Pakistan, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Africa and many others,” adds Frank S.Yuan, Chairman and CEO, ASAP Global Sourcing Show. “The many committed exhibitors are thrilled to havethis opportunity to showcase their latest textile collections not only to the U.S., but to the numerous Central andSouth American buyers who attend as well.”“Our members source all over the world,” adds Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO, American Apparel &Footwear Association. “Having so many global sourcing opportunities under one roof in the U.S. will be a realboon to them. We look forward to this new partnership between Material World and ASAP Global Sourcing.”About Urban Expositions (www.material-world.com):Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Urban Expositions is a leading producer of trade shows for the textile, gift and resortmerchandise industries. Urban Expositions launched Material World in 2000 and the event has since grown to featuremore than 450 exhibiting companies attracting nearly 4000 attendees annually. Running concurrently, TechnologySolutions (www.techsolutionsexpo.com) showcases all aspects of information technology for the sewn products industry.About ASAP Global Sourcing Show (www.asapshow.com):ASAP is held twice a year in Las Vegas, Nevada and features 300+ full-package factories from over 45 countries. It isproduced by Cyber Merchants Exchange (C-Me), which is an international B2B electronic trading and logistics company,creating efficiencies for retailers to source and finance international purchases.

About AAFA (www.apparelandfootwear.org):The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear,and other sewn products companies and their suppliers, which compete in the global marketplace.Press Contacts: Material World Contact: ASAP Show Contact:Suzanne Pruitt – 678.285.0307 Tim von Gal –678.285.3976 Maureen Storch- 703-430-1766Email- Suzanne@marshmeadowsmarketing.com Email-tim.von.gal@material-world.com Email- Maureen@asapshow.comAmy Dufour – 678.285.0597Email – amy@marshmeadowsmarketing.comCertain of the statements made herein constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In such instances, actual results coulddiffer materially as a result of a variety of factors including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions at home and abroad,legislation, or undetected flaws and defects in products and services and other risk factors detailed in forms filed with the Securities and ExchangeCommission from time to time.