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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 1999 (Unaudited) and the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1999 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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