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<LEGEND>
     This  financial  data  schedule is being  restated to reflect a two-for-one
stock split in March 1998. This schedule contains summary financial  information
extracted  from the Form 10-Q for the  period  ended  December  31,  1997 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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