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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated financial statemetns (unaudited) and notes to the
condensed consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended
March 31, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed on April 14, 2000.
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