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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FROM THE
COMPANY'S REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETYBY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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