<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
THE BALANCE SHEET, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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