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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCLUDED IN SUCH REPORT.
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0
0
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<CGS> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> (35,005)
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<NET-INCOME> (41,800)
<EPS-BASIC> (1.69)
<EPS-DILUTED> (1.69)
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