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<LEGEND>
       This schedule contains summary financial data information extracted from
the condensed consolidated balance sheet for the period ended June 30, 2000 and
the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the six months then
ended, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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