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<LEGEND> THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY
FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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