<ARTICLE>  5
<LEGEND>   This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
           from the Balance Sheet and Statement of Operations included in
           the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1999 and
           is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Financial
           Statements.
</LEGEND>
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