<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2000, and the unaudited
consolidated statement of operations at September 30, 2000, and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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