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          THIS SCHEDULE  CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL  INFORMATION  EXTRACTED FROM
          THE COMPANY'S  BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME  STATEMENT AND IS QUALIFIED IN
          ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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