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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET AS OF, AND THE STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
INCLUDED IN REGISTRANT'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH BALANCE
SHEET AND STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND THE NOTES THERETO.
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