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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM BOTLER
INTERNATIONAL,INC.FORM 10Q FOR PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND IS QUALIFED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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