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QI Systems Receives Large Hybrid Payment Terminal Order
Richmond, BC - April 1, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- QI Systems, Inc. of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada (OTCBB: QIIIF, TSX Venture Exchange: QII.U), the industry leader in smart card solutions, reported today that the company has received confirmation of a blanket order from Cale Systems, Inc. for 525 hybrid payment terminals to be manufactured and delivered within the next 12 months. The order represents sales revenue for QI Systems of approximately $280,000 US. Cale anticipates taking delivery of the units in large lots during the coming months for use in equipment being placed throughout North America.

Greencomputer Introduces PowerElf II Server Appliance - All-In-One Solution For SMB and Educational Markets
EDMONTON, Alberta - March 10, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Greencomputer Innovation (www.greencomputer.com) is pleased to announce the release of the PowerElf® II, a professional-grade server appliance solution for Small and Medium size Businesses (SMB) requiring internet sharing, Web/email services, print/file services, firewall, anti- spam protection, VPN, intrusion detection, remote administration, anti-virus scanning and a multitude of other functions in one pre-configured, and ultra-reliable package.

QI Systems Inc. Announces Improved 2nd Quarter Financials
Richmond, BC - February 25, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- QI Systems Inc. (OTC BB: QIIIF, TSX Venture Exchange: QII.U), the industry leader in smart card solutions, announced today that pursuant to the news release of February 9, 2004 regarding fiscal year 2003-2004 revenue, that 2nd quarter revenue increased by 10% over 1st quarter results. When compared to 2002-2003 results, the first two quarters of the current fiscal year equal approximately 68% of total revenue from the 2003 fiscal year.

QI Releases Improved Water System
RICHMOND, BC - February 19, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- QI Systems, Inc. (OTC BB: QIIIF, TSX Venture Exchange: QII.U), is pleased to announce that it has accepted an order to upgrade the bulk water control and waste water management systems previously supplied to Aurora Bar Code Technologies of Edmonton, Alberta and installed at the City of Dawson Creek, B.C.. The systems are based on the QI Card stored value card scheme and operate as off-line payment and control terminals. The upgrade will add VPN connectivity to these devices with TCP-IP addressing and will provide full time monitoring and reporting capability from a server located at the City offices.

QI Systems Signs Partnership with the Media Support Group
RICHMOND, BC and LUBBOCK, TX - February 12, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- QI Systems Inc. (OTC BB: QIIIF, TSX Venture Exchange: QII.U), the industry leader in smart card solutions, is pleased to announce the company has entered into an agreement with the Media Support Group of Lubbock, Texas to provide marketing materials to the company.

QI Systems Inc. Announces Second Quarter Revenue Increase
RICHMOND, BC Canada - February 9, 2004 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- QI Systems Inc. (OTC BB: QIIIF, TSX Venture Exchange: QII.U), the industry leader in smart card solutions, announced today that second quarter revenue increased by ten percent over first quarter results. This marks the second consecutive quarter of growth for the company and brings total sales to date for fiscal 2003-2004 to $220,000 US. When compared to 2002-2003 results, the first two quarters of the current fiscal year equal approximately 68 percent of total revenue from last year.

Kubby Defense Fund Announces Canadian Board Ruling On Refugee Status For U.S. Medical Marijuana Users
Decision could impact U.S.-Canadian Relations
VANCOUVER, BC and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Nov. 20, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The Kubby Defense Fund (www.kubby.org) announced today that Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board has made a final decision on whether American medical marijuana advocates Steve and Michele Kubby are entitled to permanent refugee status in Canada. The 60-page decision was officially entered on Tuesday November 18th, but must await translation into French before it is released next week.

Essays Wanted for 'The American Chronicles' a New Series of Original Books Covering the Human Condition and Life In America
Vancouver, BC - Nov. 19, 2003 /Send2Press Newswire/ -- The American Chronicles group (www.essayaward.com) today announced that its editorial committee is now accepting essays from authors for its American Chronicles Essay Award and Book Series. The American Chronicles Essay Award has been established in order to promote and support writings by individual Americans that contribute to an understanding and appreciation of what Americans think and feel about a variety of topics basic to the human condition and to life in America.