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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM UNAUDITED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH.
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<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-2000
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<PP&E> 94,516
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 87,468
<BONDS> 199,512
0
4,541
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 40,627
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 0
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<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 10,347
<INCOME-PRETAX> 14,958
<INCOME-TAX> 6,202
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 8,756
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
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<EPS-BASIC> .46
<EPS-DILUTED> .40
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