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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 10-Q FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 28,967
<CGS> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> 9,765
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<INCOME-CONTINUING> 9,765
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<EPS-BASIC> 0.15
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