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This schedule contains summary information extracted from the Registrant Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) for September 30, 2000 and Statements of
Operations (Unaudited) for the Nine Months ended September 30, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.

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<NAME> COAXIAL COMMUNICATIONS OF CENTRAL OHIO
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