Wellstone Retains Signal Design for Product Launch DURHAM, N.C., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wellstone Filters (OTC:WLSF) (BULLETIN BOARD: WLSF) announced that it has retained Signal Design, Inc. of Durham, North Carolina to assist in developing a comprehensive brand strategy and marketing campaign for introducing the new Wellstone cigarette to the market place. Signal is a design, marketing and technology firm that uses creative power to produce effective and engaging communications projects in diverse media. The company helps clients distinguish themselves in today's intensely competitive world by delivering their message in creative and intelligent ways. Founded in 1992, Signal has evolved into one of the tobacco region's largest creative services companies with studios located in Durham and Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm produces brilliantly cool work for a diverse range of industries and clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to pioneering start-ups. Rick Hayes, President of Signal, stated, "We are very excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Wellstone. Our roots are founded in the tobacco industry, so we have a solid understanding of the unique marketing and creative needs required for building a successful brand strategy that will help take Wellstone to the next level." Wellstone believes that its patented filter formulation removes tars and certain carcinogens, while providing better taste. However, any claim as to the benefit of any Wellstone cigarette to be sold will be made within the parameters prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission. Wellstone emphasizes that NO cigarette is safe. This corporate communication by Wellstone is not intended to induce any person to purchase Wellstone tobacco products. ABOUT THE COMPANY Wellstone Filters, Inc. has developed and patented filter material that removes certain carcinogens and other toxins produced when tobacco is smoked without removing the compounds thought to be associated with the pleasurable effects of smoking. Wellstone seeks to promote material for cigarette filters that will enable cigarette manufacturers to provide consumers with an equally enjoyable cigarette with substantially fewer carcinogens. For more information, please see http://www.wellstonefilters.com/ or call Investor relations at 303-620-9194. In addition, all current shareholders, and interested parties should sign into our private Corporate Guest Book, http://www.corporateguestbook.com/?WLSF to receive timely updates and information on any future developments as they happen. Note: Except for the historical information contained herein, this new release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results or timelines to differ materially are risks associated with research and clinical development, regulatory approvals, supply capabilities and reliance on third- party manufacturers, product commercialization, competition, litigation, and the other risk factors listed from time to time in reports filed by Wellstone with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to risks described under the caption "Important Factors That May Affect Our Business, Our Results of Operation and Our Stock Price." The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent judgments of the management of Wellstone as of the date of this release. Wellstone and its managers and agents undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward- looking statements. DATASOURCE: Wellstone Filters, Inc. CONTACT: Wellstone Filters, Inc. Investor relations, +1-303-620-9194 Web site: http://www.wellstonefilters.com/ http://www.corporateguestbook.com/?WLSF

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