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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2000 and condensed consolidated
statement of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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