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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
HEALTHWORLD CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FORM 10Q
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