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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE 
COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-QSB FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED 
MARCH 31, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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