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EXHIBIT 1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
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In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of
them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect
to the common stock of Data Return Corporation and further agree that this Joint
Filing Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filings. In evidence
thereof each of the undersigned, being duly authorized, hereby execute this
Agreement on the date set forth opposite his or her name.
Date: December 8, 2000 /s/ Nathan Landow
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Nathan Landow
Date: December 8, 2000 NATHAN LANDOW FAMILY LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
By: Nathan Investments, Inc.,
Its general partner
By: /s/ Nathan Landow
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Nathan Landow, President
