<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the audited
condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the twelve month
period ended December 31, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1998
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