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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY
REPORT IN FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2000, AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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