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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1998
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<PREFERRED-MANDATORY>                                0
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<SALES>                                         20,825
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<EPS-DILUTED>                                      .25
<FN>
<F1>Balance includes $125 of restricted cash.
</FN>