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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE 
SHEET, STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INCLUDED IN THE 
COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED 
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 
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