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 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
 DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 AS REPORTED ON FORM 10-K AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY  BY REFERENCE 
 TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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