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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, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31,
1997.
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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