<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
COMPANY'S STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND BALANCE SHEET FILED IN THE FORM 10Q FOR
THE FIRST QUARTER PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1999.
</LEGEND>
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