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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL  INFORMATION  EXTRACTED FROM THE REPORT
FORM 10Q OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE  COMMISSION FOR COX  TECHNOLOGIES,  INC.
FOR THE  QUARTER  ENDED  JANUARY 31, 1999 AND IS  QUALIFIED  IN ITS  ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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