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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 2000 AND THE RELATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


                             
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