1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

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                             JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

           The undersigned hereby agree, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that the Schedule 13D to which this
agreement is attached as an exhibit is filed on behalf of each of them.

           This agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, which
together shall consitute a single agreement.

           Dated: January 21, 2000


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                                            /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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                                            EQUITILINK LIMITED



                                            By: /s/ Xxxxx Sechos
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                                                Name:     Xxxxx Sechos
                                                Title:    Director


                                            EQUITILINK U.S.A., INC.



                                            By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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                                                Name:     Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
                                                Title:    Managing Director






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