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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000, AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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