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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE REGISTRANT'S
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) AS OF AND FOR THE
QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) INCLUDED IN THE
COMPANY'S REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.
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