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                                    Exhibit 27

THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FORM
10-Q AS OF JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS  QUALIFIED  IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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