<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN ITS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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