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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheet and condensed consolidated statement
of income found on the Company's Form 10-Q for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
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