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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT AUGUST 31, 2000, THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
OPERATIONS AT AUGUST 31, 2000 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW AT
AUGUST 31, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.


                             
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