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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATINGS INCLUDED IN
THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 28, 2000.
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0
0
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