<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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