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<NAME>    INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS OF CENTRAL OHIO
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE REGISTRANT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED) FOR JUNE 30, 1999 AND CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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