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<LEGEND>
     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY'S 
     FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED jUNE 30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS 
     ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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