<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT NOVEMBER 30, 2000, THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
INCOME AT NOVEMBER 30, 2000 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW AT
NOVEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


                             
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