"Bed, Bath, & Beyond is a tremendous distributor of our products. They have the retail outlets, customer demographics, and quality of product with which we're pleased to be associated," said Mario Quenneville, President and CEO of SMNC. "The article in Essence Magazine reflects the universal appeal and popularity for our product. This month indicates the type of 2004 SMNC is having so far."

For the first half of 2004, SMNC has already distributed their organic cosmetic line in over 925 fashion apparel, home furnishings and cosmetic national retail stores. These stores generate over $13 Billion in annual revenues. The immense customer base represented by these retail stores is anticipated to generate substantial recurring revenue through 2005.

At press time, Joe Nolfo has settled in Newport, North Carolina for the night and will continue his ride today. Following the first "Great American Ride" article in the St. Petersburg Times, articles featuring Nolfo are poised to appear in the Daytona Journal, South Carolina Sun News, Charlotte Observer, Savannah Morning News, and Carteret County News-Times.

Founded in 1971, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is a nationwide chain of superstores selling predominantly better quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings. The Company's over 575 stores principally range in size from 30,000 to 50,000 square feet, with some stores exceeding 80,000 square feet. Bed Bath & Beyond combines superior service and a huge selection of items at everyday low prices within a constantly evolving shopping environment that has proven to be both fun and exciting for customers. Bed Bath & Beyond's stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol BBBY and is included in the Standard and Poor's 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100 Index. Please visit www.bedbathandbeyond.com

ESSENCE Communications Partners Publishing

ECP is the publisher of ESSENCE, the preeminent lifestyle magazine for today's African-American woman. Under the editorial direction of Editor-in-Chief Diane Weathers, the publication enjoys a monthly circulation of more than 1 million and a readership of 7.6 million -- 29% of which is male.

Barielle's unique approach for treating, protecting and maintaining nails and skin has made it the leading prestige Nail, Hand, and Foot care line sold in the United States. Barielle uses safe, effective, natural ingredients like keratin, natural protein, gelatin, Vitamin E, Sunflower and Safflower oils and plant extracts. Barielle's collection of treatment products stands alone in its dedication to making nails, hands, and feet truly beautiful and healthy. Please visit http://www.barielle.com and http://www.superwipe.com.

SMNC conceives, designs and formulates unique cosmetic and all-purpose products from organic materials with a variety of applications including fingernail polish remover, make up remover, sneaker cleaner wipes, instant shoe shine wipes, acne treatment wipes, eye glass, cleaner and defogger, car interior leather cleaning pads, vitamin E applicators, etc. Superwipe products are sold in leading food, drug, convenience and beauty supply stores throughout North America and Europe. More Superwipe products are in various stages of development, and should be released throughout 2004.

This release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified through the use of words such as "expects," "will," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," or statements indicating certain actions "may," "could," "should" or "might" occur. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. The actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results (expressed or implied) will not be realized.

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this was a nice play, had a couple good days before news came out, a good tip off.