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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY INFORMXTION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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