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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NELSON THOMAS INC
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			TN
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		STREET 1:		501 NELSON PLACE
		CITY:			NASHVILLE
		STATE:			TN
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		BUSINESS PHONE:		6158899000

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