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<LEGEND>
     THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
     FOUND ON PAGES 1,2, AND 3 OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10Q FOR THE YEAR.

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