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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet as of November 18, 2000 and the consolidated
statement of income for the twenty-four weeks ended November 18, 2000 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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0
0
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