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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated financial statements found in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the twelve month period ended December 31, 1998 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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