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FILER:

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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000719608
		IRS NUMBER:				956799669
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

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		CITY:			LOS ANGELES
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90071

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