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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM COMPANY'S
FORM 10Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 FILED NOVEMBER 13, 1997 WITH
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH
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