<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
from the Company's 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2000,
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements and the notes thereto.

<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

                             
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