Previously, on October 18, 2005, the Company received a notice from NASDAQ that the company's stockholder's equity at July 31, 2005, as published in the company's Form 10-K filed October 14, 2005, did not meet the required criterion for continued inclusion in the National Market. The Company, on November 8, 2005, responded to NASDAQ with information as to how the Company intends to come into compliance with this criterion. NASDAQ has not yet ruled on the Company's submission.

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