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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM (A)
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH (B) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO.
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