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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENED JANUARY 31, 2000 AND
IS QUALIFIED IT ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH.
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