<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS AND CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOUND ON PAGES 1
THROUGH 4 OF THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-QSB FOR THE YEAR TO DATE, AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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