<ARTICLE>  5
<LEGEND>   This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
           from the Balance Sheet and Statement of Operations included in the
           Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 and is
           qualified in its entirety by reference to such Financial Statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER>1000
       
                                                      
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