<ARTICLE>   5

<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the audited consolidated financial
statements of the Company included in the Report on
Form 10-K and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
 </LEGEND>

                     
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