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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2000 (Unaudited) and the Consolidated
Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Six Months Ended June
30, 2000 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.

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