<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three month period
ended August 31, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.

<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               AUG-31-2000
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