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RI PRESIDENT: Rtn. Barry Rassin DG 3170 : Rtn. Ravikiran Kulkarni
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Clean water, better sanitation, teacher training, and hygiene education in schools can improve the health and education of children by creating a cycle of opportunity, namely: improved education, increased school attendance, and improved academic performance
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otary Internationals' theme for the month of March is Water & Sanitation. Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly. Similarly, mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time assisting their families. This helps in improving quality of life as also economic growth of the family. Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotarians mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change. Since 2013, The Rotary Foundation has invested in more than 1,000 WASH projects in more than 100 countries. Through grants from The Rotary Foundation and fundraising by Rotary clubs, Rotarians have supported water purification, hygiene education, latrine construction, and waste management. Rotary International has now taken the WASH initiative to the next level through implementation of WASH in Schools (WINS). Clean water, better sanitation, teacher training, and hygiene education in schools can improve the health and education of children by creating a cycle of opportunity, namely: improved education, increased school attendance, and improved academic performance. The focus countries for this program are Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Kenya. At our club RCPMT, we focus on WINS, though our permanent project SWACHHATA. For the present year we have completed project SWACHHATA in 3 schools by way of providing MH machines. Currently we are in the process of implementing project SWACHHATA in 2 schools though gender segregated toilets, safe drinking water & menstrual hygiene machines. On the Club Service front, with cricket season in full bloom, we at Mid-town will be hosting Manek Gems Cricket Trophy for the Panaji based Rotarians. The season will see our Team dawn a new cricket jersey. All the Mid-towners wish our cricket team all the best in having a satisfying and enjoyable season. We take this opportunity to welcome Rtn Sandeep Mukherjee, Ann Rituparna and Annette Ujaan to our club. Rtn Sandeep is a keen cricket player & a long distance runner having completed 8 half marathons across the globe. He is keen on pursuing Social work for community development. Welcome to Mid-Town.
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ne of the things I appreciate most about serving as president of Rotary International is the people I get to meet. Much of my time is spent traveling and visiting Rotary clubs around the world. A Rotarian welcome is something quite special. But let me tell you, there's nothing so warm as the welcomes that have been rolled out for me by Rotaractors. These are young people who are committed to Rotary ideals, who are pouring their hearts into service, and who, in the process, don't forget to have fun. One of the highlights of my recent travels was a trip to Ghana, where I visited a district that boasts some 60 Rotaract clubs. They aren't satisfied with that number, though — in fact, they're excited about a plan to double it. They'll do it, too. Rotaractors are vaccinating children against polio. They're donating blood where the supply is dangerously low. They're providing handwashing facilities to schools where children previously had no way to get clean. In short, they're all about transformational service: carrying out projects that make a real difference in their communities. In Nakivale, Uganda, one special Rotaract club is making a difference in its community — which happens to be a refugee settlement. These young leaders are turning what others might see as disadvantages into opportunities for service, building community and opening up new possibilities to those who are most in need of them. In Turkey, Rotaractors are visiting children in the hospital every Wednesday to lift their spirits by playing games with them. They also are mentoring new students at their university and teaching them leadership skills. Rotaractors are blazing the path for Rotary to be more relevant in this new century of service. And World Rotaract Week, which we're celebrating 11-17 March, is the perfect opportunity to get to know your local Rotaractors and talk to them about how your clubs can work together. If your Rotary club doesn't already sponsor a Rotaract club, know that you don't need to be near a college or university to do it: Community-based Rotaract clubs are a great option. And remember that Rotaractors are part of the Rotary family. When Rotaractors are ready to leave their Rotaract club, we don't want them to leave that Rotary family behind. I'm asking all Rotarians to help them make the transition into a Rotary club or to start a new one: I'm happy to charter as many new clubs as we need to give everyone a place where they feel at home while making the world a little better. Service should be fun, it should be inspirational, and it should be open to all. If there's one thing Rotary has always excelled at, it's diversity. In the past, that often meant diversity of profession, nationality, and outlook. We've made great strides when it comes to diversity of age and gender, and as we welcome more Rotaractors into our organization, we'll become even stronger. Rotary is powerful. Together with Rotaract, it is unstoppable. Working side by side, we have the potential to Be the Inspiration in every part of society, to every person we meet.. Source: Rotary International
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The Rotary India Water Conservation Trust in partnership with the PHD Rural Development Foundation, built 82 check dams between 2005 and 2017, benefiting more than 250,000 residents of farming communities throughout the Sikar and Alwar districts. Rotary Foundation Trustee Sushil Gupta, chair emeritus of the water conservation trust, spearheaded the program.
ot long ago, young men in the sem idesert areas of Rajasthan's Sikar and Alwar districts were leaving their family farms to find work in the city. Faced with scarce water for crops and unreliable rainfall, they could no longer count on farming to feed their families.
Now, a Rotary water project is making farming profitable again and reversing the departure of young people. Farmers harvest rainwater that percolates into the ground by using check dams, which restrain, or check, the flow of rainwater from catchment basins. Farmers use that water to replenish water supplies, including wells. Unlike dams built across rivers, check dams aren't designed to create a new water source for irrigation or drinking, but rather to prevent the runoff and loss of precious rainwater. “Our villages no longer have only old men and
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women,” says Goverdhan, one of the first beneficiaries of the project. “Our young men have returned.”
The dams include walls 14 feet (4.3 meters) high and foundations 7 feet (2.1 meters) deep to prevent erosion. Their catchment basins range in length from 3 to 7 kilometers (1.9 to 4.3 miles). Water from the Aravalli hills flows into the check dam catchments and stays for roughly six to eight months. When the water recedes, it leaves behind silt and rich minerals, which offer another opportunity for a quick cash crop before the onset of the next monsoon. Twenty of these dams are now perennial (filled with water year-round) and contain enough fish to help feed the community. Despite 2014's disappointing rainfall, Goverdhan, who helps Rotary with its work, proudly points to the area's greenery. “Due to water scarcity, these farmers could earlier grow only millets and a little wheat. Now, they have three crops: millets, wheat, and vegetables such as
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bhindi [okra], tomatoes, and green chilies.” Goverdhan also says the check dams have raised water levels in wells eight feet (2.4 meters).” PHD Foundation CEO Atul Rishi says the check dams and increased water availability have dramatically expanded the area that can be farmed, as well as improved incomes. Village residents have taken ownership of the check dams and their maintenance to ensure sustainability. Each dam has a committee overseeing it, with money for maintenance kept in a bank.
A global connection In November 2014, Dev accompanied Philippe Dangelser, past president of the Rotary Club of Brumath-Truchtersheim-Kochersberg, France, who was in India to inaugurate three completed check dams and help break ground for three more in the Sikar and Alwar districts. Dangelser comes to India twice a year, bringing money he raises from Rotary clubs in France and Germany. So far, he has financed the construction of NEWSLETTER OF
24 dams. On this trip, he brings 30,000 euros (about $32,000) to build four to five more dams. Each dam costs around $12,000, minus the money saved by local volunteers who help with construction. Dangelser's India connection began in 2005, when he attended the Rotary International Convention in Chicago. Past District 3010 (now District 3011) Governor Ranjan Dhingra, the district's water chair, invited Dangelser to visit India. Soon, he was dedicated. As one farmer describes Dangelser, “Another god gave us birth — you gave us life.” The Latter-day Saints Charities have contributed $188,000 for 21 dams. And Rotary clubs in Russia and the United States have also donated money and labor. Read more stories from Rotary News India
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5 February 2019 Rtn Tanmay Kholkar, Captain of iconic RCPMT Cricket team presented the team's plans for the upcoming cricket season. The club decided to don new colours for the team. Rtn Tanmay shared the plans on conducting the prestigious Manek Gems Cricket trophy.
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12 February 2019 At this Club assembly, President Rtn Santosh Shetye reviewed the club's performance for past months & shared plans for the month of February & March 2019. Dream January 2019 issue was released by Bulletin Editor Rtn. Nazareth Vaz.
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19 February 2019 Vocational awards 2019 were awarded to 4 citizens of Panaji who have been practicing their vocations for last 40 years & providing society with service essential for day to day life. The awards were given at the hands of Chief Guest Mr Ajit Dalvi, Vice President & Head, HDFC Bank, Goa
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26 February 2019 Talented budding artist Rudresh Kamat spoke on his creations “Miniature arts – An unique form of Art”. He gave insight in terms of how the art has been perfected by him without formal training. He also showcased some of his creations.
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OUR CAUSES WATER FOR A COMMUNITY Rotary clubs partnered with local organizations to install a rainwater harvesting and distribution center for 4,000 people in Madan, India. They a l s o d e l ive r e d t ra i n i n g programs for women in the community and students in 35 schools.
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Interact at Our Lady of Rosary High School: Visit to Solid Waste Management plant-Sangolda, 1 February 2019
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he members of Interact club at Our Lady of the Rosary high school, Dona Paula along with other students of 9th standard visited the Solid w a s t e management plant at Sangolda. The school students got an insight into the perils of garbage creation & the need to manage it well. They realised the importance of garbage recycling, segregation, etc.
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Bio Gas plant at St Aloysius School-Divar, 2 February 2019
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n continuation with RCPMT's drive to make school children aware of need to be eco friendly, a Bio gas plant was installed on the premises of St Aloysius School, Divar. The plant will be using food waste generated from cooking at school hostel, mid-day meal, etc. The gas generated will be used for cooking the meals in hostel & expected to reduce the consumption of LPG gas by half. There are approximately 40 students from economically challenged families residing in hostel of the school. The project was coordinated by Rtn Sunil Mone
Cricket Tournament RC Mhapsa Elite, 10 Feb 2019
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CPMT cricket team led by Rtn Tanmay Kholkar participated in the 8 a side tournament at Peddem Indoor Stadium, Mhapsa which was organised by RC Mhapsa Elite. Midtowners won the league round & the quarter finals before loosing the Semi-final narrowly to Mhapsa Elite A. NEWSLETTER OF
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n the cool morning of Monday 11 February 2019, Rtns R Ashok, Haroon Ebrahim, Gauresh Nayak, Santosh Shetye, Rajiv Shirodkar, Ann Rehana & Annette Aakash Madgavkar met at Santa Monica Jetty to welcome the special children from Disha School-Panaji & Bal Kalyan Ashram- Talauli. All entertainment arrangements like DJ to entertain the children with latest Bollywood foot tapping music were in place. More than 155 children & their teachers joined the cruise which went around the bay of Aguada & the Mandovi river. After an enjoyable boat ride, the children relaxed to the cool breeze & tucked in a sumptuous lunch. The event was coordinated by Rtn Gauresh Nayak
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n the balmy Sunday afternoon of 17 February, Mid-towners met at the Chimbel homes of Rtns Manoj Caculo & Rtn Sandip Nadkarni. Over years, Rotarians have registered this fellowship as one not to be missed. The hosts had arranged for excellent music, fellowship & fabulous food. More than 60 Rotarians, Anns & Annettes joined the fun with some of them letting their hair down to music. Others enjoyed the inviting cool pool. Given the fact that cricket season is round the corner, the RCPMT cricket team practised their Sunday morning regime & turned up in full number for the party. The hosts had taken special care to ensure that everyone enjoyed the fellowship. The event was coordinated by Rtn Manoj Caculo, Director -Club Services.
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n keeping with Rotary's objective of respecting & recognising worthiness of all useful occupations, 4 citizens of Panaji who have served the society for last 40 years were felicitated by giving Rotary Vocational Awards 2019. The recipients were: Mr Sripad Kalmekar – Carpenter Mr S K Sawant- Car Mechanic Mr Kamalakant Malarkar – Scooter Mechanic Mr Vidyadhar Kudnekar- Glass Etcher & Metal embosser The event began with President Rtn Santosh Shetye welcoming the guests & club members and sharing the importance of Vocational Service in Rotary International. Chief guest Mr Ajit Dalvi, Vice President & Head of HDFC, Goa in his address stressed the importance of micro businesses and the various supports being given by banking sector to them. He welcomed the Rotary initiative of recognising the vocations & offered to partner Rotary in such initiatives. The event was coordinated by Rtn Milind Shankhwalkar, Director- Vocational Service.
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Induction of New Member: Rtn Sandeep Mukherjee, 19 February 2019
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otary Club of Panaji Mid-Town inducted Rtn Sandeep Mukherjee as its new member at the hands of PDG Rtn Dr Vinaykumar Pai Raikar on 19 February 2019. Our new member leads Business Planning, Brand Strategy and Strategic Partnerships at Arcis Clean Energy Private Limited. He drives a vision to become one of the top players in the Indian Electric Vehicle market. Rtn Sandeep is an Alumni of Symbiosis business school with over 13 years of marketing experience with Nokia Microsoft and SABMiller and is passionate about consumer marketing, brand building & follows tech start-ups closely. Rtn Sandeep is married to Ann Rituparna who is head of HR at Laguna Garments. They have a son Annette Ujaan who is a student of Greenwood High International school.
Interact at Our Lady of the Rosary High School: Visit to Disha Charitable trust school, 22 February 2019
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o develop an awareness on special children & their capabilities, Interact club at Our Lady of the Rosary High School visited Disha Charitable Trust school at St Inez. The Interact Members spent time understanding how the vocational centre is operated, products made at the centre & interacted with the special children. The event was coordinated by Ann Rehana Haroon.
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C Panaji Mid-town's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards , RYLA 2019 was organised this year with a theme “Towards Zero Waste Society”. The objective of this RYLA was to develop awareness among the youth on effect of waste on environment. The event was organised by Mrigya Expeditions at Youth HostelCampal. The event began at 10am on 23 February 2019 with 60 students & teachers arriving from 4 schools. The participating schools were Our Lady of the Rosary high school- Donapaula, Dr K B Hedgewar High School, Cujira, Shri Dayanand Arya High school, Neura and St Alloysius High School, Divar. At the inaugural session, Mr Parag Rangnekar introduced the youth to theme of the event. Rtn Dhruv Madan, Director Youth Services shared the importance of RYLA in the Rotary International. He also briefed the youth about take-aways from RYLA. President Rtn Santosh Shetye updated the participants about various aspects of NEWSLETTER OF
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Rotary International & The Rotary Fo u n d a t i o n . T h e eve n t s b e ga n thereafter with organisers forming teams of the participants & briefing on the ground rules. The morning session concluded with a PowerPoint presentation on “Being a responsible C o n s u m e r ”. T h e p r e s e n t a t i o n highlighted understanding the impact of choices consumer makes with respect to waste generation. The presentation was followed by a Q&A Session. After the lunch was an a hands on activity on “Waste Segregation”. This was a training on existing & mandatory activities in schools. The afternoon session consisted of a demonstration on Household composting methods. Here the students learnt about the basics of composting at household level and the scientific principles behind composting. Immediately thereafter was a hands-on activity to understand concept of recycling. Here the youth took part in making a bag out of used T shirt. The early evening was spent in relaxing at the beautiful venue of Youth Hostel followed by screening of documentaries to bring clarity on concepts like zero waste, downstream impact & empathy for ragpickers, etc. The day ended with a camp fire where students showcased their talent. After a restful night the youth began their day with meditation & a short game of basketball. Following a sumptuous breakfast, the youth proceeded to visit shopping malls & Markets. Here the youth undertook a waste audit of packaging available for the consumer goods. They noted the product lifecycles and waste trails.
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At the concluding session, each group presented the findings at waste audit & learnings of the event. The event ended with recognition of talented youth at the hands of Ann A Ranjana and President Elect Rtn Haroon Ebrahim. President Rtn Santosh Shetye thanked the organisers Mrigaya Expeditions for their creativity and the schools for their participation. He also extolled the youth to use the learnings of camp in their day to day life & be leaders in eth society on waste reduction. Mr Parag Rangnekar thanked the participating youth, teachers, Mrigaya Team and Youth hostel management for making the event a grand success.
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here are at least five restaurants of Ritz owned by Rohidas Desai (Dadd )in and around Panaji which are ably managed by his son Rajesh. It all began with the Ritz Bar and Restaurant, next to Hotel Aroma, known still for the the best Goan food. Though it is little difficult for families to sit and have a meal, it's popular with the office goers who frequent this place for a quick fish thali in the afternoon. The Ritz Classic, on the first floor of Wagle Vision, accommodates a lot of customers and is quick on service. It's the taste of the food served, a personal favorite. Though the place gets full soon, one should go early to catch a table or reserve a table. Their dish of squids butter garlic is the best, succulent without being chewy. The fish rava fries whether it's chonak, prawns or mussels have the crisp coating intact unlike most places where it comes off. The prawn curry or crab xec- xec is worth digging your fingers into and licking off the delicious gravy. They opened Ritz classic at Patto Plaza at Gera imperium. The seating here is on two levels so it can cater to a lot more people. This place caters happily to the office goers who relish a quick wholesome thali. There is another one in Mall De Goa at Porvorim. For all those tourists and locals who visit the mall can indulge in some soulful food. The recent opening is the Ritz classic at Panjim gymkhana. It is well set out with seating inside and outside on the huge lawns which can be used for parties. This place does not serve their famous thali. I heard a lot of friends complaining about the same. If you want a Ritz Thali the owners have given you four options to choose from. A club is a place where members visit when they have free time and want to rewind. Let this place be typical of our susegad culture. Enjoy a leisurely meal with the best fish dishes washing down with your favourite drink here. The ambience and look has been created for that very purpose. Ritz has made a name for itself and this brand is here to stay. They serve various other cuisines which are very good but for me, Think Goan ,think fish, think Ritz Classic NEWSLETTER OF
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Mackerel Ambot Tikhat / Tikhe, Homemade Mackerel Fish curry -by Ann Mayura Dessai
INGREDIENTS Ÿ ½ kg Mackerel / Bangda
(cleaned and cut 3 pieces each) Ÿ Haldi – 2 teaspoons Ÿ M i rc h i p o wd e r – 3
teaspoons Ÿ 5pcs kokum (dried)
Solan. Ÿ Pe p p e rc o n' s – 1 ½
teaspoons / 4pcs ginger Ÿ Corinader seeds – ½
teaspoon
METHOD Ÿ Marinate the fish with salt, turmeric and Mirchi powder and set aside.
Ÿ Salt - to taste
Ÿ Grind all the ingredients like grated coconut, Red Chillies, Ginger 4 pcs,
Ÿ Red chillies – 3 nos Ÿ Triphal – 8nos
peppercorns, coriander seeds Ÿ In a pan add the finely ground coconut paste along with water, bring it to
Ÿ ½ coconut fresh grated Ÿ ¼ tamarind pulp
a boil. Cut and add green chillies - 4 nos Ÿ Add the fresh Mackerel and the kokum let it simmer on low flame for
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break and disintegrate the fish. Serve with hot steamed rice.
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Sunshine Box Collections ₹1700/Club Information: Rotary Club of Panaji Mid-Town Club No: 51217 R.I District: 3170 Founded on: 14-04-1998 Chartered on: 20-05-1998 Charter presented on: 02-08-1998 Meets every Tuesday Time: 19.00 hrs Venue: Clube Tennis De Gasper Dias
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Rtn. Nazareth Vaz Editor Rotarians worldwide have cleaned water bodies, rivers and provided check dams to provide clean and potable water for every one through global grants. We need to protect and conserve this valuable resource not only because our survival depends on it but because we have to gift back to our future generations a clean water source which we inherited from our forefathers
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ivers have nursed and been the cradles of civilizations for centuries. Our ancestors, centuries ago would choose valleys or places with abundant water to establish their settlments. However latest trends suggest that land available anywhere is good enough for industrial/residential purposes. These developments seem to test Mother Nature's laws which return manifold the bad effects which affect our survival in the long term. One can equate such haphazard planning and development to detrimental effects such as depletion of ground water table and possible contamination of ground water, silting of waterways and water bodies. As the country grapples to find solutions to the huge demands of water in our growing cities and villages, we have left unattended for decades the important subject of sanitation. Today, water and sanitation is a subject that draws our attention much more than the falling oil prices worldwide. The Water Wars have started. Interstate water disputes, over extraction by Water Mafias, Farmer suicides hog headlines of newspapers day after day. Water walks for kilometres to fetch a bucket of water is not uncommon in villages. Efficient use of water and its management and need for environment friendly industries are now state subjects. Agriculture depends on water availability. Over extraction of this resource creates depletion of ground water. Few states in the country have Ground Water Acts and Rules to regulate use of ground water. Though water is thankfully a rechargeable resource, unreliable monsoons suggest that we will suffer water shortages and drought like situations if we do not plan well for water conservation. We have an inseparable link with water, as it decides our very existence and prosperity. Think tanks and planners all over the country and the world are looking at ways to conserve, harvest, recycle and give back to nature used water with acceptable levels or standards. Projects like JNURRM, Swachh Bharat where emphasis is given clean streams, rivers and water bodies and put in place clean streams, to conserve and reduce contamination of a resource on which we depend for our survival. Rotarians worldwide have cleaned water bodies, rivers and provided check dams to provide clean and potable water for every one through global grants. We need to protect and conserve this valuable resource not only because our survival depends on it but because we have to gift back to our future generations a clean water source which we inherited from our forefathers For your feedback please send your comments and opinions on nazareth.vas@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor, the club, or Rotary International. Every effort is made to ensure that the magzine’s contents are accurate. Information is published in good faith, but no liability can be accepted for loss or inconvenience arising from errors or omission. Advertisements are accepted at face value and no liability can be accepted for the action of the advertisers. The editors welcome contribution of articles, news items, photographs and letters but are under no obligation to publish unsolicited material. The editor reserves the right to edit for clarity or length. Contributors must ensure that all materials submitted is not in breach of copyright or that if such material is submitted they have obtained necessary permission, in writing for its reproduction.
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