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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated statements of operations and cashflows for the year ended December
31, 1998 and the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31 1998 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such annual report Form 10-K.
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