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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
QUARTERLY REPORT 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<NAME>                  SUSAN CAMERON
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<CURRENCY>                                     US DOLLARS

                             
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