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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE TEMTEX INDUSTRIES,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29,
2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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