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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF USANi LLC FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997.
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