Perennial Strategies Group Leads 21st Century's FY 2005 Appropriation Effort LAS VEGAS, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- "We are pleased with the progress being made by our representation in Washington, led by Perennial Strategies Group. We expect early positive results shortly in connection with the omnibus bill expected to be passed shortly. The other side of our effort is seeking funding through the appropriation process, which is different than omnibus funding. The next appropriation cycle will be for Fiscal Year 2005. Perennial is working both sides of the grant/funding process for us, and we expect success from both sides, both short-term (the omnibus process) and long-term (the appropriation process). We will get the necessary grants to equip our fire fighters and other first responders. Trident Technologies expects a sharp increase in business in short order as a result omnibus funding. The future remains bright," said Arland Dunn, president and CEO of 21st Century. 21st is seeking funding from the Department of Homeland Security and other federal sources for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Trident Technologies, Inc. in order to provide Trident's rare-earth permanent magnet powered leak and rupture sealing systems, ProMag and SeaPatch to the nation's 31,000 plus fire departments and other first responder organizations. The devices are especially well suited to dealing with HAZMAT spills in difficult situations. They are already in service with many of the nation's railroads, chemical companies, fire departments and HAZMAT first response contractors. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, regulatory approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties as may be detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Contact: Ron Garner, Equitilink, Inc., 877 788 1940 DATASOURCE: 21st Century CONTACT: Ron Garner of Equitilink, Inc., +1-877-788-1940

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