Comtex Selected by AskMeNow as Key Content Partner

NEW YORK, Nov. 8  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comtex News Network, Inc. (OTC:CMTX) (BULLETIN BOARD: CMTX) , a leading provider of useful electronic real-time news, content and stock market information, today announced that it has been selected by AskMeNow (OTC:OWHC) (BULLETIN BOARD: OWHC) , the groundbreaking mobile lifestyle service that can answer virtually any question, anywhere, anytime, as a key provider of content.

AskMeNow enables anyone with a cell phone to get quick and easy access to accurate, quality information on almost any topic.  AskMeNow launched its flagship service on November 1, 2005, which enables users to simply call or text any request for information and receive an answer within moments, instead of having to navigate through link after link of unnecessary information.

Chip Brian, Comtex's President, said, "AskMeNow is a great service with extraordinary potential to create and meet mobile, on-demand information needs.  We are very pleased to have been chosen for a key content role in this exciting new venture."

"The breadth and depth of content available from Comtex is a natural complement to the extensive information requirements of AskMeNow," said Darryl Cohen, AskMeNow's CEO.  "With their extensive experience and long, successful track record as the leader in the field of customized, aggregated electronic content, Comtex was the natural selection for AskMeNow."

About AskMeNow

AskMeNow, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ocean West Holding Corporation (OTC:OWHC) (BULLETIN BOARD: OWHC) , is a groundbreaking mobile lifestyle network for any mobile telephone or wireless handheld. AskMeNow is the easiest way to get virtually all the information found on the Internet from your cell phone. Simply call or text any question from your mobile telephone and receive exactly what you requested in moments. Basic questions are answered for free, while actual agents answer questions through its AskMeAnything feature. AskMeNow expects to generate revenue through one-to-one advertising and sponsorship on its service, as well as per usage charges for its AskMeAnything feature.  Launched in beta in May 2004, AskMeNow is based in Irvine, CA. Visit http://www.askmenow.com/ for more information.

About Comtex

Comtex (http://www.comtex.com/) provides real-time news, SmarTrend(SM) Alerts and economically useful information to businesses whose customers need more than just facts.  Comtex customers receive select content from key sources which is further enhanced with stock tickers and an extended lexicon of relevant terms.  With a specialization in the financial news and content marketplace, Comtex receives, enhances, combines and filters news and content received from national and international news bureaus, agencies and publications, and distributes more than one million total stories per day. Comtex's state-of-the-art technology delivers this relevant content and reliable service in real-time.  Comtex (OTC:CMTX) (BULLETIN BOARD: CMTX)  has offices in New York City and Alexandria, Virginia.

SmarTrend(SM) and CSTA(SM) are service marks of Comtex News Network, Inc.

Please Note:  Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  These forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period by use of forward-looking terminology such as "anticipate," "expect," "could," "intend," "may" and other words of a similar nature.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein, including the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances relating to the fact that Comtex is in a highly competitive industry subject to rapid technological, product and price changes.  Other factors include the possibility that demand for the Company's products may not occur or continue at sufficient levels, changing global economic and competitive conditions, technological risks and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Comtex undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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