<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CASH FLOWS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH YEAR END REPORT ON FORM 10-K.
</LEGEND>
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