<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at October 31, 1996 and the
unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months
ended October 31, 1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END>                               OCT-31-1996
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