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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2000 (unaudited) and The Interim
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30,
2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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0
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