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EXHIBIT I
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1) of Regulation 13D-G of the General Rules
and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned agrees that the statement to
which this Exhibit is attached is filed on behalf of each of them in the
capacities set forth below.
Dated: November 22, 2000
MARLIN INVESTORS, L.L.C.
By: /s/ WILLIAM R. ZIEGLER
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Name: William R. Ziegler
Title: Managing Member
/s/ WILLIAM R. ZIEGLER
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William R. Ziegler, Individually
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