<ARTICLE>  5

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