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Against the yen, the euro shed 0.7 percent to 132.85 yenEURJPY=R. These risks are set out in more detail inAzure's annual information form which can be accessed at forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as ofthe date hereof and Azure undertakes no obligation to update publicly orrevise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result ofnew information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicablesecurities laws.SOURCEAzure Dynamics CorporationJay Sandler, Vice President - Sales, (248) 298-2403 x1205, Email:; Patrick Liebler, Liebler Group, (248) 229-4418,Email: . The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. About The EdgeDweller ProcessThe EdgeDweller Process trains the mind to learn genius-thinking patterns to getto "new world" ideas, then teaches how to narrow those ideas and responsiblyevolve the present business to get the right idea to market, by carving alogical path through advanced analytical models as prescribed in the EdgeDwellerProcess.
