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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial data information extracted from
the condensed consolidated balance sheet for the period ended September 30, 2000
and the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months then
ended, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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509,935
0
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