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<LEGEND>
     This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheet (unaudited) as of March 31, 1999 and the
condensed consolidated statement of operations (unaudited) for the three months
ended March 31, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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