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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTIANS SUMMARY INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1996 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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