In for a Penny, in for a Pound: The Adventures & Misadventures of a Wireless Operator in Bomber Command

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Excellent writing.......2003-02-16

"In For A Penny, In For A Pound" by Howard Hewer, sub-titled: "The Adventures And Misadventures Of A Wireless Operator In bomber Command". Stoddard Publishing, Toronto, Canada, 2000.

This book recounts the experiences of T. W. H. Hewer as a young man and a wireless operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force. As a young teenager, Howard Hewer had dreams of flying Spitfires, so he enlisted in the Canadian Air Force, which decided, at that moment, they had a greater need for radio operators than for pilots. He was shipped to Calgary for training in radio operations. Hewer then tells the story of his training as an enlisted radio operator, and his experience during bombing raids on Nazi held Europe. He retired as Wing Commander.

Young Hewer was well aware of the cultural differences between the British and the Canadians. He devotes an entire chapter (Chapter 6, "Yatesbury Wireless School - Collision of Cultures) to describe the class-conscious Brits and the young Canadians being trained in England. Throughout the book, these cultural differences will pop up, and, in some instances, be of major importance. In Chapter 19, (A Fine Line To Mutiny), it would appear that the British wanted a level of discipline that neither the Australians nor the Canadians wanted to accept. Admittedly, it as an Australian who first threw down his rifle and refused to drill, but Hewer appears to have approved of the group's refusal to exercise and drill. He later implies that this "mutiny" was responsible for the delay of his commissioning as an officer.

This book is not just the usual recounting of the terrors of flying bombers into German held Europe. There is that, of course, but Hewer narrates a story that involves the European Theatre, flying to Malta, on to Egypt and then a trip, in a ship, around Africa. In South Africa, when warned to avoid certain down town areas because the Boers still remembered the Boer war and therefore were "hostile" to the British, Hewer relies on his "Canada" shoulder flash. He and a Canadian compatriot slip into a down town hotel and are feted by the old Boers with free beer and lunch.

An interesting anecdote related by Hewer deals with the dance halls. He was on a balcony and looked down at the dancers, who reminded him of a field of moving daisies. . It seems that the ladies had all used peroxide to become blondes and their roots were slowly growing out in their darker colors. As Hewer glanced down, the whirling locks appeared as daisies in the wind. This remembrance, alone, makes the book worth reading.

An exciting, touching account about life in Bomber Command.......2000-10-11

Howard Hewer has done a wonderful job in bringing us his life in Bomber Command as a wireless operator flying in the belly of Wellington bombers. From his nights flying over Berlin to the bombing of North Africa to his time spent convalescing after a crash (when he went on some of his most dangerous missions), Hewer spares few details in providing a colorful first-hand account. Anyone with even a passing interest in war memoirs, or who truly enjoys the view of the world from 10,000 feet, should read this book. Without a doubt the best memoir I've read in a long time.

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Climbing Back is about cancer in general, testicular cancer in particular. This personal and compelling account offers both explanation and hope about a disease that remains largely in the shadows of modern society.

The story is about how one man and his family coped not once, but twice with the trauma and devastation of this disease to slowly reclaim their lives. The reader follows this army officer's journey through diagnosis, surgery, treatment and recovery over a period of years.

Climbing Back informs and aids the understanding of testicular cancer in a very personal and genuine way.

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Best cancer book.......2004-10-04

Wow, being on a cancer journey myself this is by far the best book I have read. It is so good I finished it in one afternoon. Lots of tears. Mark just really nails it. All the feelings and smells are so real. I would recommend this book for anyone going through cancer or with family and friends. It gives real insight. Or if you just want a great read and want to find out more about the cancer world. Its a must. Thanks Mark Gerner, Cathy Schwallie

climbing back-a honest look at the human side of cancer.......2000-02-19

After reading this remarkable journey of Mark Gerner, I felt that I can better understand the life choices and experiences of a cancer patient. His courage not only to have fought with cancer, but to write such an honest book gives him 5 stars! This book is a must for anyone who face trials-whether it be cancer or not.

A personal, philosophical and technical approach to cancer........1999-06-07

This book captures a repeated bout with cancer from various approaches and angles. Mark Gerner (COL) creatively exposes the reader to his personal insight and his first hand dealings with cancer, while also interjecting medical terms simplistically expressed within the text, to educate the reader about cancer and to help shed light on the darkness of the unknown. His sharing of very personal experiences reveals the tenderness and strength of a man, his family, and the truth of cancer. This is a must read to educate not only those who have cancer or know someone with cancer, but it is for those who need to read about facing an unimaginable feat, and be able to climb back and triumph.

A captivating true story!.......1999-05-24

Climbing Back is the fascinating story of Mark Gerner's incredible journey from everyday family and military career person to cancer survivor. In this book, the reader is transported from a life in full swing to life in the balance to a life that is barely recognisable and back again! Through his frank and honest writing, the author enables the reader to share the agony, the pain and the unknowns that he discovered during his periods of tragedy and recovery.

Mark Gerner openly shares his experiences, emotions and thoughts in a way that not only provide the reader with insight but with medical facts and a bird's eye view of the treatments he received. I finished this book with a greater understanding of what it means to be `treated' medically and a far greater respect and understanding for anyone whose life's journey is interrupted with this disease.

This book is a great read for anyone interested in personal triumph and a definite MUST READ for anyone who is, or knows, someone battling cancer.

Thought provoking and riveting account of a cancer survivor.......1999-04-04

I laughed, I cried - this book is a must read for anyone batteling cancer and for their family and friends. The book gave a very real and personal account on one man's battle with testicular cancer - and how he beat it - - not once but twice.

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There are over one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease, a debilitating neurological disorder. Patients can now choose from a variety of increasingly effective treatments, including new drugs, revolutionary surgical techniques, and cutting-edge alternative treatments such as intravenous glutathione therapy. The book covers not only the pros and cons of prescription drug and surgical treatments for Parkinson's, but discusses the latest alternative therapies, including herbal treatments, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, diet, exercise, mind-body approaches like Tai Chi, and energy work. With special sections focusing on how patients can deal with persistent problems such as fatigue, depression, and balance problems, and unique chapters that specifically address the interests of the growing number of both caregivers and young-onset Parkinson's patients, this book is a must for anyone looking to alleviate the disabilities caused by this devastating illness.

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WHAT YOUR DR. MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT PARKINSON'S DISEASE is the indispensable bible for the over one million people currently living with this debilitating neurological disease.This book explains the mechanisms behind Parkinson's disease and provides detailed information about common-and lesser known-symptoms. It summarizes the primary means of diagnosis, and covers all of the conventional treatments-including l-dopa and surgery-along with their pros and cons.A large part of the book is devoted to the groundbreaking alternative treatments for Parkinson's disease including glutathione therapy-a safe, effective program designed around an over-the-counter natural supplement that has had astonishing success overseas. Other alternative therapies in the book include diet/exercise, homeopathy, Ayurvedic medicine, and energy work.A special section of the book focuses on ways that patients can deal with persistent symptoms such as sleep problems, freeze attacks, anxiety, depression, muscle spasms, etc. Attention is also given to caregivers and to the friends and families of Parkinson's patients. This is an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with the debilitating effects of Parkinson's disease.

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Best book for the average person.......2007-07-30

Despite my stack of books on parkinson's,I find myself almost always refering to this book for most of my questions. And answers are usually there in a nondepressing style. What's more the book goes into alternative methods of treatment as well as the conventional, Many things your doctor won't take the time to tell you.

an incredibly invaluable resource.......2007-03-06

I've had Parkinson's for a few years now, and, at age 51, have the ignoble distinction of being among those deemed "early onset." This book was among the first I bought when I was diagnosed, and stayed in the pile of books doctors and medical associations were gracious and generous enough to give me. Once I got to it, however, I quickly realized it is among the best. Descriptions, definitions, explanations... All are presented in clear, straightforward, easy-to-understand language, all are thorough without getting long-winded, and all are compassionate without being sappy or unrealistically "everything will be great." I appreciate the even-handedness of both her allopathic and holistic treatment descriptions, not offering much in the way of criticism nor over-the-top praise, just presenting the many options available. In glancing through the table of contents as i write this, to refresh my memory, i find it hard to really encapsulate this book, it is so packed with useful information. Like, how to find a great doctor. Suffice it to say that, from my experience and my belief in balancing both western and alternative medicine, this book is invaluable, for patient, friends, and family.

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Rosa's New Mexican Table: Friendly Recipes for Festive Meals
Roberto Santibanez
Manufacturer: Artisan
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Binding: Hardcover

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Hors d'Oeuvre at Home with The Culinary Institute of America

ASIN: 1579653243

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A fresh, exciting, accessible approach to Mexican cooking, in glorious full-color, by the highly respected chef of the wildly popular Rosa Mexicano restaurants.

Rosa Mexicano has been named Best New York City Mexican Restaurant by New York Magazine, The Village Voice, CitySearch, and Zagat. Rosa’s chef, Roberto Santibañez, has been featured everywhere from Martha Stewart Living, Gourmet, and Bon Appétit to Us and Life. Together, this chef and these restaurants are at the very pinnacle of Mexican food—a mediagenic star and his extraordinarily popular restaurants that serve more than 1 million (!) customers a year. Rosa's contemporary approach—lighter, easier, more accessible—is a much needed breath of fresh air for Mexican cooking, including:

• Starters such as Rosa's world-famous Guacamole and incredibly easy ceviches like Red Snapper with Mango
• Triumphant tortilla creations like Tacos with Grilled Adobo-Marinated Chicken, and Octopus Enchiladas with Yellow Tomato Sauce
• Entrées such as Salmon in a Fruity Mole, Boneless Slow-Braised Short Ribs, Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers, and Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Pipian
• Simple, delicious sides like Grilled Corn Street Vendor Style and Traditional Refried Black Beans, and irresistible desserts such as Chili-Spiked Chocolate Cake, Cajeta and Cream Cheese Flan, and Almond Cinnamon Cookies.

An exhaustive, authoritative section on essential ingredients, equipment, and techniques rounds out this eminently useful, home-cook-friendly—and beautifully photographed—book, which is destined to set a new standard in the category.

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Oh, how I LOVE this book!.......2007-10-08

Wildly imaginative and colorful in both content and design, this book and its inventive recipes remind me of wonderful meals at Rosa Mexicano each time I open it. It's tough to evoke the sensual memories of a really good restaurant on two-dimensional pages, but that's what this marvel of a cookbook does. Anyone who's been to Rosa Mexicano cannot help but remember the bold splashes of color, both on the walls and on the plates. Open 'Rosa's New Mexican Table' and I think you'll be transported as I was. The recipes are clear and easy to follow, using ingredients that are easy to find in most markets these days. The section on the many different kinds of chilis is an education in itself. The explanations and headnotes to the recipes offer an insider's perspective that makes me want to rush back to the restaurant and try the many dishes I've eaten there all over again. If you've been to Rosa Mexicano, you'll know what I mean. And if you haven't been yet, check out this book and you'll soon be making a special trip there.

Fantastic.......2007-09-19

I'm the biggest fan of chef Roberto Santibanez and I can't get over this cookbook. I've tried all the ceviches recipies,the snaper Vera Cruz Style, the salsas and the desserts of course and they are FANTASTIC!
And I've noticed that most of this recipies have been on the restaurants menu. I go very often.....it's too close to home. If you want to learn or refine your mexican cooking skills don't wait and get this book, it's a must.

Can't wait for my own copy.......2007-09-14

I checked this book out of the library and cooked the Red Snapper Vera Cruz and the Pumpkin Seed and crab Crusted fish ( i used halibut). YUM! I like the salsas and the entrees. I really like the chili photos and explanations of varietals.

I just need my own copy so I do not get food on it! I am a bobby flay fan, and a rick bayless fan, so i just needed to add to my mexican cook books. Never been to the restaurant.

Disappointing.......2007-07-05

I purchased this because I love the restaurant and was hoping for recipes for several dishes I've ordered there. There was a recipe for only one of them, however. If you need a good Mexican cookbook there are probably more comprehensive ones available - this book has only a few recipes in each category and they're not easily customizable. If you're looking for recipes from the restaurant most are unavailable. Spend your money elsewhere.

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True Mexican Cooking

Rosa Mexicano
Josefina Howard
Manufacturer: Viking Adult
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Rosa's New Mexican Table: Friendly Recipes for Festive Meals

ASIN: 0670879479

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Diners at Manhattan's top-rated Rosa Mexicano have long begged its owner-chef, Josefina Howard, to write a cookbook. She has done better. Rosa Mexicano: A Culinary Autobiography with 70 Recipes provides an introduction to Mexico itself, as well as examples of her restaurant's vibrant, authentic cooking. In chapters such as "Tacos: An Endless Adventure," "My First Pozole," and "Mexico City: Life in Another Dimension," Howard seamlessly weaves memoir, social history, and culinary investigation. Lovers of richly personal food books will be delighted, as will cooks who enjoy learning about the world's great dishes.

The recipes themselves are as diverse as the country of their birth. Dishes such as Lamb Shanks Coated with Three Chiles, Garlic and Spices, a savory meal wrapped and steamed in parchment; a superbly delicate Corn and Chipotle Soup; and the mighty pozole itself, a stew made with pork, chicken, and hominy, are delectable and uncomplicated to prepare. Howard also provides a brief dictionary of chiles, an exploration of Mexican herbs such as the pivotal epazote, and ongoing information about other typical ingredients, which most cooks will find readily available. The book is illustrated with Howard's own award-winning color photographs, providing yet another glimpse of the real Mexico. --Arthur Boehm

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No one knows Mexican food--or Mexico--like Josefina Howard. Her Rosa Mexicano is not only rated by Zagat's as the top Mexican restaurant in New York, its fare is honored by Mexicans themselves. Cooks who have seen her on PBS, CNN, the Television Food Network, and Martha Stewart Living have longed to re-create her mouth-watering dishes at home. Now they can. Overflowing with Josefina's passion for Mexican culture and cuisine, her vibrant snatches of personal memoir and social history, and her own award-winning color photographs, Rosa Mexicano is the fruit of a lifetime love affair with a country and far outshines mere cookbooks. This book, which took ten years to create, is the result of her frequent trips to Mexico--as many as four or five a year. As for the astonishing recipes, they are as colorful and diverse as the culture that gave birth to them and far surpass their popular Americanized counterparts. Unusual herbs add distinctive flavors to a host of uniquely south-of-the-border delectables: delicate soups made with zucchini blossoms, pozole (Mexican chicken soup, except it's made with pork!), and stuffed peppers garnished with pomegranate seeds. This is the real face of one of the most misunderstood great cuisines of the world, and a tantalizing holiday gift for all cooks and ethnic culture mavens.

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True Mexican Cooking.......2000-06-24

The recipes in this great book are of true old mexican cooking that is hard to find today, and it is a great read as well. I give it Five Star's in my cookbook collection.

Dia de Muertos - Antologia del Cuento Mexicano

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Dia de Muertos - Antologia del Cuento Mexicano
Mario Bellatin , Rosa Beltran , and Eduardo Antonio Parra
Manufacturer: Debols!llo
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Binding: Paperback

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Diario De Aurora (Diarios Mexicanos)
Alejandro Rosas
Manufacturer: Lectorum Publications
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Relicario Mexicano
Alejandro Rosas
Manufacturer: F D C Pub Co
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Acusa el diputado Arceo Corcuera: sabotaje interno contra Cuauhtémoc.(Alvaro Arceo Corcuera, Diputado mexicano; Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, candidato presidencial ... candidate): An article from: Proceso

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Acusa el diputado Arceo Corcuera: sabotaje interno contra Cuauhtémoc.(Alvaro Arceo Corcuera, Diputado mexicano; Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, candidato presidencial ... candidate): An article from: Proceso
Martín Morita , and Rosa Santana
Manufacturer: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008HA3RA
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on March 5, 2000. The length of the article is 829 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Acusa el diputado Arceo Corcuera: sabotaje interno contra Cuauhtémoc.(Alvaro Arceo Corcuera, Diputado mexicano; Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, candidato presidencial Mexicano)(TT: Legislator Arceo Corcuera accuses: intern sabotage against Cuauhtemoc.)(TA: Alvaro Arceo Corcuera, Mexican Legislator; Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, Mexican presidential candidate)
Author: Martín Morita
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 5, 2000
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
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Alejandro Colunga: EN SU OBRA Y EN SU VIDA SE CONJUGAN EL DRAMA Y LA COMEDIA.(escultor Mexicano)(TT: Alejandro Colunga: in his work and life drama and ... Mexican sculptor): An article from: Actual

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Alejandro Colunga: EN SU OBRA Y EN SU VIDA SE CONJUGAN EL DRAMA Y LA COMEDIA.(escultor Mexicano)(TT: Alejandro Colunga: in his work and life drama and ... Mexican sculptor): An article from: Actual
Leo Rosas
Manufacturer: Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B00098T130
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Actual, published by Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V. on May 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1319 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Alejandro Colunga: EN SU OBRA Y EN SU VIDA SE CONJUGAN EL DRAMA Y LA COMEDIA.(escultor Mexicano)(TT: Alejandro Colunga: in his work and life drama and comedy merge into one.)(TA: Mexican sculptor)
Author: Leo Rosas
Publication: Actual (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1999
Publisher: Editorial Contenido, S.A. de C.V.
Volume: 6 Issue: 68 Page: 86

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Amiguismo, continuidad y cambio.(polca cultural, promocin del arte y eventos articos en Mco): An article from: Proceso

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Amiguismo, continuidad y cambio.(polca cultural, promocin del arte y eventos articos en Mco): An article from: Proceso
Blanca Gonzz Rosas
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000PAAACI
Release Date: 2007-04-09

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Andanzas de Carlos Trejo, un cazafantasmas mexicano: conocido gracias a un libro sobre supuestas experiencias sobrenaturales, hoy es uno de los escritores ... : An article from: Contenido

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Andanzas de Carlos Trejo, un cazafantasmas mexicano: conocido gracias a un libro sobre supuestas experiencias sobrenaturales, hoy es uno de los escritores ... : An article from: Contenido
Rosa Ana Calvillo
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000GEIT8K
Release Date: 2006-06-19

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Title: Andanzas de Carlos Trejo, un cazafantasmas mexicano: conocido gracias a un libro sobre supuestas experiencias sobrenaturales, hoy es uno de los escritores más vendidos en México, aunque no falta quien lo acuse de urdir esas increíbles historias en las que, asegura, < >.(Entrevista)
Author: Rosa Ana Calvillo
Publication: Contenido (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2006
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Issue: 516 Page: 80(4)

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"Arróniz Arte Contemporáneo".(proyecto artístico, grabados)(London Original Print Fair, festival de grabados): An article from: Proceso

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"Arróniz Arte Contemporáneo".(proyecto artístico, grabados)(London Original Print Fair, festival de grabados): An article from: Proceso
Blanca González Rosas
Manufacturer: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
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Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000B7NLL2
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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This digital document is an article from Proceso, published by CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V. on May 15, 2005. The length of the article is 746 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: "Arróniz Arte Contemporáneo".(proyecto artístico, grabados)(London Original Print Fair, festival de grabados)
Author: Blanca González Rosas
Publication: Proceso (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 15, 2005
Publisher: CISA Comunicacion e Informacion, S.A. de C.V.
Issue: 1489 Page: 67(1)

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