<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Company's
balance sheet as of March 31, 1999 and the Statements of Operations for the year
ended December 31, 1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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