NEW CAFFEINE-FREE XS™ ENERGY DRINK A WINNER SAYS BILLY FLORENCE OF IBOAI

Grand Rapids, Mich., April 8, 2005 —Billy Florence, President of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) announced the association’s endorsement of the newest XS Energy Drink, Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape available exclusively from Independent Business Owners (IBOs) powered by Quixtar.
“Our members, IBOs powered by Quixtar, have made XS Energy Drinks one of the top selling energy drink brands in the country,” says Billy Florence. “Since the very first XS Energy Drink products were launched two years ago, IBOs have sold more than 6.7 million cases,“ states Billy Florence.
“Caffeine-free Cranberry Grape is the second caffeine-free flavor in the XS Energy Drink line,” adds Florence. “The first was a non-caffeinated Tropical Blast. All XS Energy Drinks deliver a powerful punch of B vitamins to help boost your mental and physical energy without the empty sugars and carbohydrates of most other energy drinks.”
XS Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast Energy Drink contains 100 percent or more of the recommended daily value of five energy packed B vitamins, B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cobalamin), B3 (niacin), and B5 (panthothenic acid). Each 8.4 oz. can of Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast Energy Drink has only eight calories and 0 carbs.
“Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast joins Cherry Blast, Cranberry-Grape, Citrus Blast, Electric Lemon Blast, Tropical Blast, Tropical Blast Non-Caffeinated, and non-carbonated Tea-Berry Blast in the XS Energy Drink line,” says Billy Florence.
“XS Energy Drinks, including the new XS Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast Energy Drink, are available exclusively from our association members, IBOs in the United States and Canada powered by Quixtar,” notes Billy Florence.

About the IBOAI
“The official trade association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America,” states Billy Florence, President. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
• Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
• Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
• Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
• Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.
The IBOAI Board of Directors Executive Committee includes IBOs Billy Florence, President, Greg Duncan, Vice President, Don Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer, Fred Harteis, Past President, Jody Victor, Angelo Nardone, Steve Woods, Tim Foley, and Mark Crawford