<ARTICLE> 5

<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
REGISTRANT'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN SUCH
REPORT.
</LEGEND>

       
                     
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>       DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-END>            MAR-31-1999

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<INCOME-PRETAX>                    (68,975)
<INCOME-TAX>                       (13,560)
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