JOINT FILING AGREEMENT ----------------------

                                                        EXHIBIT 99.1

                           JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
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The undersigned agree that the foregoing Statement on Schedule 13G is being
filed with the Commission on behalf of each of the undersigned pursuant to
Rule 13d-1(k).

Dated:  Xxxxxx 0, 0000

                                    XXXXXXXXXXXX ASSOCIATES, INC.
                                    By  /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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                                    Name:   Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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                                    Title:  Managing Director


                                    XXXX PARTNERS III, L.P.
                                    By:  Whippoorwill Partners, L.P.,
                                    its general partner
                                    By:  Whippoorwill Associates, Inc.,
                                    its general partner
                                    By  /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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                                    Name:   Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
                                            -----------------
                                    Title:  Managing Director