<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations as of
September 30, 2000 and for the six months then ended, and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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