<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
audited consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 1999 and consolidated
statement of operations at December 31, 1999 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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