<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations of the
Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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