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<DESCRIPTION>	AMENDMENT #1 TO FORM S-4
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<DESCRIPTION>	NOTES OPINION OF BRACEWELL & PATTERSON LLP
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<TYPE>		EX-8
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<DESCRIPTION>	TAX OPINION OF BRACEWELL & PATTERSON LLP
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