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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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