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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
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PAGES 1 AND 2 OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-QSB FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30
2000, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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