<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
THE REGISTRANT'S UNAUDITED BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 1996 AND THE UNAUDITED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS
THEN ENDED AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<PP&E>                                         975,440
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