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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FORM 10Q FOR
THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>Form 10Q for the period ended September 30, 1998
</FN>