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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT AND FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<S> <C>
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 335,879
<BONDS> 0
0
0
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<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> (155,022)
<INCOME-TAX> (11,410)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (155,022)
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<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
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<EPS-BASIC> (7.26)
<EPS-DILUTED> (7.26)
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