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In addition to its media interests, the group has entered the education market with assets that produce many curriculum and instructional materials, including internet applications.
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the weekly newsmagazine, was founded in 1968 and led by the younger Civita.
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651:Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
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878:. 2013-12-19. Archived from
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51:Grupo Abril headquarters in
876:"Nota - Abril Radiodifusão"
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573:Red Balloon
363:Abril Mídia
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752:References
716:Telefónica
700:Fiz na MTV
682:CMT Brasil
609:MTV Brasil
557:Colégio pH
518:Publishers
488:Minha Casa
317:Telefónica
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