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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2000 and the Consolidated Statement of
Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2000, which are contained in the
body of the accompanying Form 10-Q and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.

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