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     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FRO THE 
QUARTERLY REPORT 10-Q AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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