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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20171113
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20171113

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    		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

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    		STREET 2:		1891 METRO CENTER DRIVE
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    		STATE:			VA
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