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RI 3201 RI 3280
Blossom
Multi District Joint Bulletin
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RC Banglore Indiranagar RI 3190 RC Cuddalore English Centre RI 2980 RC Mumbai GreenCity RI 3140 RC Ukhra RI 3240 RC Victoria RI 4130 RC Naogaon RI 3280 RC Kolhapur Heritage RI 3170 RC Agrabad RI 3280 RC Karunya University RI 3201
About Blossom...
Blossom was planned in the month of July 2011 to bridge rotaract communities. It is a collection of the rotaract feel all over the world. The motto of this to make rotaractors blossom to the next level of rotaraction. Sure it will be inspiration for you all to come up with more good initiatives. Wepoint. You you all will surely enjoy this an interesting hope can position the text box bulletin.
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District RID 3190 About our Club and our Activities Rotaract Club of Bangalore Indiranagar, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bangalore Indiranagar, was chartered on 12th December 1981. We have 49 members as of now and our strength has been ever increasing. Our major projects in the past include Joy of Giving Week in 2009 (where each Rotaractor organised a community service project), Youth Exchange programs to Sri Lanka in 2010, RYLA (for professional development)and Pitch Fever (a six a side cricket tournament for RID 3190) in 2011. We have also been sponsoring the education of 3 children at Sumanahalli since 2 years; the funds for this project are raised through movie fund raisers (Raavan and Dhobi Ghat). On the community service front, we have been organizing projects every month, where a group of Rotaractors take ownership of a cause and serve to the best of their abilities. Our projects include helping orphanages, old age homes, animal welfare centres, medical
institutions etc. To be environmental, we signed an Eco-Awareness campaign jointly with a few clubs in the district, led a joint online Say No to Crackers campaign and also a Waste Management online campaign. To further our cause of being environmental, we publish an e-copy of our monthly newsletter Youth Seva instead of a hard copy. Youth Seva went on to win the Best Bulletin award in RID 3190 for the Rotaract year 2010-2011. We have been active in a lot of district events which include Rotafest, ICGF, IDYE to Nepal (where 3 of the 4 members of the IDYE team were from our club), Aarambh (a state level sports meet for the disabled) and Odyssey (Annual Rotaract District Conference). At Odyssey, our club won 4 awards including the Best Community Based Club and 7 awards at the 34th Rotaract District Awards. These include Best Community Based Club, Best President (for Community Based Club), Best Bulletin, Outstanding Rotaractor, Best Joint Project, Best Supporting Club in the District Events and the Award for Membership Retention and Extension. Pictures speak a thousand words..
Our Club with the 7 awards we won at the 34th Annual District Awards Meet..
Incoming Projects and Programs of RCBI Mere change is not growth. Growth is the synthesis of change and continuity, and where there is no continuity, there is no growth.- C.S. Lewis Rotaract is a platform to make that change in society, and we as the youth have that power. Rotaract Club of Bangalore Indiranagar has won laurels from the district this past year. Thanks to the able leadership of the past presidents who have laid a very strong foundation, this year we hope to maintain the same momentum. There is a general misconception about the differently abled among most people, including many of us in the club. We believe that we need to understand the differently abled more. We therefore intend to visit the Spastic Society of Karnataka and the Association of people with disability so that we can better understand the world of the differently abled. We will also be conducting a painting competition at the Spastic Society of Karnataka and these painting will then be made into calendars and the proceeds from which will go to them. We also intend to continue the programme of conducting a community service project every month. Stage fright is a reality amongst most of us. We are always amazed at the way certain speakers are able to capture the audience and put across the ideas effectively. Therefore in the avenue of professional service, we intend to have a work shop on effective public speaking. We hope to build bridges between the various Rotaract districts in India and abroad, thus we will be doing various projects with clubs in India and abroad. While discussing amongst ourselves, we realize that we have not seen the old Bangalore. As a part of club service, we intend to hike our way across the city. We also intend to go on treks in areas around Bangalore. While we do our bit for society and make that difference, we dont forget to have fun at the same time. The Rotaract movement has helped us to foster and strengthen ties between not only people but also countries and has broadened our horizon. Bangalore The city that lets you be..
Bengaluru on paper, Bangalore in the heart of every true Bangalorean - the city with a population of approximately five point eight million people boasts of being the third most populous one in the county. Bangalore sprawls over 741 km and is touted as the Silicon Valley of India. This is how Bangalore can be described, and while these points are all factually accurate, theres a whole lot more to the city. When I look at the city I see a myriad of cultures successfully holding their own without stepping on the toes of any of the others. From shopping at Commercial Street, Brigade Road and the like to welldoing the exact same thing at K.R. Market, Chikpet and Balepet. From raving about the cutlets at Koshys to frequenting the multitude of tea stalls at Shivajinagar. From being enlightened at the museums and the planetarium to trying your hand at laser tag and paintballing at Sarjapur. From headbanging at concerts at Palace Orchards to attending Kannada plays at Ranga Shankara Bangalore has a lot to offer and Bangaloreans make the most of it. Bangalore is one of those cities that not only lets you be yourself but also appreciates you for it. It goes out of its way to accommodate everyones interests in a seamless manner. It lets you leave your mark on its culture while giving you the opportunity to imbibe some of the pre-existent culture. Though the people of the city are slowly transitioning to a more hectic lifestyle, Bangalore as a city tries to hold on to its original tranquillity. Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the city is still as laid back as ever, inviting you to take a break from your busy schedule and take a walk in one of the many parks or down one of the quiet little bylanes that promise to make your worries disappear even if just for a little while. The Tail of a Rotaractor Hey you! Can I have a word with you? A huge guy called me over to a table filled with papers, basically registration forms. I went over (well, only because I was scared of the huge guy!) and all of a sudden I was flocked by 3-4 guys and a pleasant looking girl, all talking to me about joining some club. ROTARACT ROTORACT and PARTY PARTY are all that I could hear. I didnt really pay attention to the rest of what they were saying as I was scared. Well I was a fresher then and I just didnt
want to get ragged, and these were seniors, who had managed to surround me, and there was a huge guy there too, who could crush me faster than a bulldozer can crush a coke can! (And the look on his face was grim too!) Without further ado, I went ahead and signed up for the club- The Rotaract Club of Manipal (which I will refer to as RC-Manipal henceforth). Little did I know that I was signing up for the 100th Rotaract Club of the world, and I had absolutely no idea that I was now going to be a part of one of the largest youth organizations in the world. The Rotaract wasnt something new that I had heard of. Dad was a member of the Rotary and my sister was being lured in to be a part of, and hence form (or rather re-form) a Rotaract club belonging to that Rotary, which as a matter of fact, now stands as The Rotaract Club of Bangalore, Indiranagar. To add, from going around and listening to the seniors, I learnt that RC-Manipal was in fact one of the it clubs of Manipal to be in, so I went ahead and became active in the club. The events that the club had in order to raise funds for community service (the very basic role of the Rotaract), were in fact events that people looked forward to the whole year in Manipal, and mind you, these events are etched down in my memory, right down to the last word. However, I cant pen down everything here, as you see, I could have a book published about my experiences in the Rotaract, which could then go public, and I would then have to sit down signing a lot of cheques to settle legal matters, for making references (and not making references) to a lot of people and clubs. Yes, even Mark Zuckerberg did not know what he would have to deal with when he made Facebook, so Im not taking any chances! Well let me summarize my experiences in RC-Manipal, and for that I can actually term Russell Peters here. It was mind-BLASTING! I remember being a DJ. Yes, if you can play music out of a laptop, loud! You are a DJ my friend!!! For many events (I would not call it parties, as you see, they were events) for RCManipal. Little did I know, that a particular incident which had occurred on my first Rotaract event, Freshies Day Out (you may not think so, but I think the name is super cool!!!!), thanks to two of my seniors, who went on to become two very close friends of mine (FYI, even the huge man is now), was in fact used by them as a surprise event for the entertainment of our guests. Now what that incident was, I would never say, even if I would be hung upside down and threatened to death! Apart from this very significant occurrence, I can remember pool parties, beach side parties, cricket matches, snooker competitions, visits to breathtaking
places, fundraisers and a host of other things all thanks to the Rotaract. I still remember how beautiful girls, dressed in all traditional glory, which made them look even more beautiful, would walk up to me, once a year (well, obviously they were different and very attractive women every year) and ask me if I could teach them dandiya. If you are wondering why this event would occur only once a year, and from where dandiya came in to the picture??? Well, we at RC-Manipal used to organize the Garba once a year, which is still our signature event and something people used to look forward to all year round. And trust me, all those sleepless nights of hard work were all worth it, just looking at all the colourful people and their happy faces. And of course, Id have my hands crushed by the end of that night, teaching those beautiful women, which I would also say Totally worth it!!! But to be honest what made it all the more worthwhile was, we as students giving a donation of more than Rs. 1 lakh a year, to people who valued our help. And what we get back in return? Seeing the eyes of those people light up and being able to bring a little happiness on their worry and hardship stricken eyes, that is a feeling you cant just describe, but is something best experienced. But to summarize it, RC-Manipal gave me the best 4 years of my Engineering life. I know engineering is 4 years long too, but what can I do if the Rotaract made all those 4 years fun for me??? Now run along and dont be jealous! And then I moved back home, to Bangalore. It is rather ironical, but what I called home, was in fact completely a new place to me, with new faces and new places to go, which were not there when I left. I felt rather lost and a little deserted, as apart from my family, the people I called friends were in all different cities (and feeling the same way as I did!). On Dads advice, I joined the Rotaract Club of Bangalore, Indiranagar (RCBI as I will refer to it from now on); as he thought that it would be a nice avenue for me to meet people from my age group. And man was he right! Not only did I come to know people from the club, but also from all the other clubs in Bangalore. And thanks to RCBI, I must say, Bangalore felt like what Bangalore is, to me. The Rotaract network is huge I tell you! Bowling competitions, football matches, community projects, youth exchange programs, travelling to other places, motorcycle rides, college fests (yes Im out of college and attended a college fest, and had a superb time too!) and so many other memorable things! And some things that are off the record and I cant mention in here (oh come on! You know what Im talking about, you all have done these things too), or else our bigger and older Rotarians will ask us for some explanations (hey! Come on, they obviously
know and have more fun than us, but its just a thing unspoken and unheard of, if I can say that!). In all, there were the moments and there were the events, and there were more moments, and there were more events. And there will be more moments and more events, and even more moments, and even more events. What I am trying to say is, the Rotaract network is continuously growing, more clubs are being formed, and more events are being held each year. But what remains important, to you and me as people, is the friends that we made and will make thanks to the Rotaract, the times that we had and will have together. These are things that make us who we are; it completes you as a person. You may not realize this, but I did while I wrote this. The Rotaract, as a movement, has played a very significant role in making me who I am, and I must say I am proud to be what it has made of me. This you may say is the Tail of the Rotaract. And mind you, this tail grows longer and longer as the days pass by, and will always be a part of our lives
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1. Name of the club: Rotaract Club Of Cuddalore English Centre.
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2. District: RI District 2980. 3. Article on club activities (200- 500 words) & 3 photo of club in Action:
Blood donation
On Behalf of World Blood Donors day Rotaract Club Of Cuddalore English Centre conducted Blood Donation Camp in Cuddalore Government Hospital. President Rtr. A Manohar presided over the function. Females 3, Gents 22 Totally 25 Rotaractors donated blood ine the blood donation camp among them Rtr. T. Arun, Secretary, Rtr. T. Ramkumar Joint Secretary, Rtr. Suriya Kumar, Rtr. G. Kamatchi, Rtr. Elavarasi were there. Blood Bank Medical Officer Dr Vidhayasankar distributed the Certificates to the Donors.
Rotaract Club Of Cuddalore English Centre conducted a program to honour the presidents of the year 2010-2011 for their service and to congrats the incoming presidents to do well in their year. Youth service director Rtn.PDRR.S.P.Rasan presided over the function.
Rotaract Club of Cuddalore English Centre won the all outstanding awards in the District Conference SPLENDOR11 for the Rota year 2010-2011(Outstanding president, outstanding secretary, Outstanding Member, Outstanding Project, Outstanding Club, and Best Report etc.)
Puducherry is a Union Territory of India. It is a former French colony, consisting of four non-contiguous enclaves, or districts, and named for the largest,Pondicherry. In September 2006, the territory changed its official name fromPondicherry to the vernacular original, Puducherry, which means "New village" in the Tamil language. The territory is called (Putuccri) or (Piccri) in Tamil, or
"Pondichry" in French. It is also known as The French Riviera of the East (La Cte d'Azur de l'Est). Government and administration: Puducherry is a Union Territory of India, not a separate State, which implies that the governance and administration of the territory falls directly under the federal authority in New Delhi. However, along with Delhi, Puducherry is one of the two union territories in India, which is entitled by special constitutional amendments to have an elected legislative assembly and a cabinet of ministers, thereby enjoying partial statehood powers. Under the special provision, the government is permitted to make laws with respect to specific matters. In many cases, such legislations may require the ratification from the federal government or the assent of the President of India. The Centre is represented by the Lt. Governor, who resides at the Raj Nivas (Le Palais du Gouverneur) at the Park, the former palace of the French Governor. The Central government is more directly involved in the financial well-being of the territory, as against the states where financial administration, given a budgeted central grant is the responsibility to the state governments. Consequently, Puducherry has at various times, enjoyed lower taxes, especially in the indirect category. Places to visit:
Puducherry Beach Auroville Aurobindo Ashram Chunnambar Boat House Bharathi Park Museum Romain Rolland Library
6. Free Article on Rotaract (100 words- 400 words): Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth programme in 1968 and has now grown into a major Rotary-sponsored organisation of over 8,200 clubs spread around the world and 195,000 + members. [1] It is a service, leadership and community service organisation for young men and women between the ages 1830. Rotaract focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Clubs around the world also take part in international service projects, in a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. [2] "Rotaract" stands for "Rotary in Action", [3] although the name originally comes from a combination of "Rotary" and "Interact" (International + Action), the high school level programme created by Rotary International in 1962.[4] Most Rotaract activities take place at the club level. Rotaract clubs hold formal meetings, usually every two weeks, which feature speakers, special outings, social activities, discussions or visits to other clubs. Club members get together on designated days for service project work, social events, or professional/leadership development workshops. [5] [6] The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. [7] To be eligible for membership, prospective members must be 1830 years of age, show that they are committed to Rotaract, and show that they are of good standing in the community. After being approved by the club, prospective members are 'inducted' to become members, also known as 'Rotaractors'. Clubs generally charge a small annual membership fee to cover costs Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and theyre sponsored by a local
Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary. As one of Rotarys most significant and fastest-growing service programs, with more than 8,400 clubs in about 170 countries and geographical areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon. Rotaractors may also
Work together with Interact clubs or mentor Interactors Participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Become Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars or Group Study Exchange team members
Seek membership in their local Rotary club after their Rotaract membership ends.
Arts, Literary Arts and Fine Arts; World Responsible Youth Week, where rotaractors from the entire district perform street plays and spread the message of Education amongst people. At our district, we were awarded the Best Upcoming Club Award and ranked 11th at the District level. Incoming Projects- We plan to hold a drawing competition for 400-500 children of NGOs. We are also looking at conducting The Amazing Race Rotaract in the coming month. We plan to conduct Rotaract Champions Trophy which is an under-19 football knockout competition. Green The Globe is another initiative that we plan to conduct in which we plant saplings and spread awareness to school children and also amongst villagers about the need for a Green Environment. We continue to have various fellowship activities for member bonding. This year we plan to hold The Greencity Car Treasure Hunt again with our Rotary and help another cause.
About Mumbai- Mumbai formerly known as Bombay is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fifth most populous city in the world, with a population of approximately 12.5 million. Its called the city that never sleeps. Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India, it is also the world's top 10 centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow and accounting. Mumbai is home to important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India, the SEBI and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. The city also houses
India's biggest film fraternity Bollywood, with most of the famous actors like Amitabh Bhachchan, Shah Rukh Khan , Aishwariya Rai Bachchan, etc residing in the city. The city offers a cosmopolitan and diverse lifestyle with a variety of food, entertainment and night life, available in a form and abundance comparable to that in other world capitals. Mumbai's history as a major trading centre has led to a diverse range of cultures, religions and cuisines coexisting in the city. This unique blend of cultures is due to the migration of people from all over India since the British period. Mumbai being so diverse celebrates various festivals like Diwali- The festival or fire crackers, Holi-The festival of color, Eid, Ramzan, Gudi padwa etc from all religions.
On Rotaract- All things at Rotaract begin at Grass-root level, with members addressing their local and societal needs through a framework of Friendship and service. The purpose of
rotaract is to enhance knowledge and skills that will assist the Rotractors in their own professional development, to address the social needs of the society through a large chain promoting friendship and oneness. Rotaract is thus a worldwide phenomenon, a movement a joint effort to make a difference & to be the difference. Rotaract as an organization is giving a platform and recognition to a lot of youngsters to showcase their talent and get the experience of working in a professional environment. The Mini-B school as it is called, gives a lot of learning that is required while working in an organisation. I have found Rotaract to be an excellent opportunity for networking beyond academia, not only with local professionals and community leaders but also at the global level with Rotaractors around the globe. This in turn has helped us know more about the various cultures and communities worldwide. Rotaract has made it easy to benefit both the local and international communities and to aid the professional development of our members.
Also we are planning to do a Football Town Cup in male and female edition, so everybody can be in activity in a cool way. We have a kinder garden school, so we will keep on helping it with thing they need. We also are going to make the Rotacamp 3, because for us, the quality in the members is essential, and with this activity we can make our friendship stronger and at the same time learn more about Rotary and Rotaract. As you all know, the world is dying for the pollution we all made, so we are going to start a recycling campaign, asking people to separate paper, plastics, aluminum, cardboard and copper, so we can sell it to factories, so they can use it again and the club can also make some money to make other activities. As I already told you, we are 25 years in community service this year, so we are planning to make a monument in a principal avenue of the town, so we can make a tribute to our founders, and past presidents, because the club is still working because of the good work made by them.
theater) the people can enjoy typical dance and the presentation of national and international artists. On December 12, are made at the Shrine festivities in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the celebration includes dances of the matachines, popular festivities and fireworks. The people in here is nice, as you may know mexican people is too friendly, we love people who visit our country and we like to make them feel like in them own. For more information you can also visit www.ciudadvictoria.gob.mx And you can also see a beautiful video that shows you the city in a better way http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY78beAvl70&feature=related Take a chance to visit us!
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can not take drugs, bribe and weapons for harmful activities. He is religious and peaceful in order to obey the Rotaract purpose. Wise says Don't always get mad if you don't get what you want, but try to be happy with what you have. If you have patient, then the future will bring joy, happiness, love and lots of surprises. God may not give you what you think, you need; He is going to provide you with what he knows you need. He will provide for you according to His will and plan for you. We hunker after money to fulfill our worldly demand. Cry for that reason a lot. But make sure dont cry for the same reason. You can close your eyes with the things you dont want to see, but you can never close your heart with the things you dont want to feel. It should keep in our memory we the solvent people (physically, economically & mentally) have to do some for those who are regarded as not fulfilled. Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage and confidence. Try to remember, your entire primary mate did not come to read at secondary level, the entire secondary mate did not pass the SSC exam and did not get opportunity to read at college level as well as the college mates did not continue their learning due to poverty. You are doing graduation or completed. Who bears your expanses? Certainly you will answer, The government. But the government gets money from where? People of lower class (basically who lives under the poverty level), whose children do not go to educational institute, they give the larger portion of these money. How we can pay our responsibility to them? Then Ill say, With Rotaract Club. Because Rotary is a great movement, where service to people is being taught! And it is believed that one volunteer can not involve in harmful activities. So, earning money should not be only goal of human life. Man should shake for mankind. I always say that- A volunteer can not be a bad citizen. And every Rotaractor is a complete volunteer! Awesome day in Rotaract Club! Shout Rotaract for beautiful dream! Writer: Rtr. FORHAD Hossain , Joint-secretary, Rotaract club of Naogaon Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Paharpur Naogaon RID-3280, Bangladesh Cell: +8801718709009 E-mail: fm.87.bd@gmail.com Web: www.fmollik.webs.com
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Rotaract Rotaract: Rotaract is an international organization for young men and women between the age group of 18-30 who believe they can make a difference. Rotaract club provide an opportunity to young adults to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, the address the physical and social needs of their communities and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service.
To develop professional and leadership skills To emphasize respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the of each individual To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve vocational responsibilities worth
To develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems, and opportunities in the community and worldwide To provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and promote international understanding and goodwill toward all people. To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary.
Rtr. Zubaibul Islam sobuj About Chittagong Chittagong is the second largest city in Bangladesh. It is the Commercial Capital City of Bangladesh. The surrounding mountains and rivers make the city attractive. Karnaphuli River falls in Chittagong. The largest sea port of the country, "Chittagong Port", situated in Chittagong. That's why Chittagong is the city for export and import. Most of the large industries of Bangladesh are situated in Chittagong. The city of Chittagong is a major tourist attraction in Bangladesh. Its an ideal vacation spot. Its green hills and forests, its broad sandy beaches and its fine cool climate always attract the holiday-makers. Described by the Chinese traveler poet, Huen Tsang (7th century A D) as "a sleeping beauty emerging from mists and water" and given the title of "Porto Grande" by the 16th both the descriptions even today. It combines the busy hum of an active seaport with the soothing quiet of a charming hill town. Chittagong is filled with dense green forests, endless rolling hills, a moderate climate and breathtaking beaches. Since the 7th century, Chittagong has been mentioned in many documents as a seaport of mystical beauty and magnificent charm. The bustling harbor stands in stark contrast to the tranquility and peaceful surroundings of the city. Rtr. Zubaibul Islam sobuj
Club Members with Guests Celebrating The International Mother language Day.
Reception of a renowned educationalist in our First regular meeting of Rota Year 2011-12
Rotaract Club of Karunya University has been started before 17 years and been active and well known for the professionalism. Rotaract Club of Karunya University is a well developing club in the district RI 3201. Our district comprises of three groups including Coimbatore in Tamilnadu and part of Kerala. In that we are in the Group 3. 3201 is a professional and active district. We are proud to be in 3201. And also we have a good membership and fellowship here. We Karunyans mainly concentrate on professional activities and also in the other three avenues.
Club Orientation
Orphanage Visit
IDYE to RI 3060
IDYE to RI 3230
Seminar
We rotaractors always motivate ourselves. This is the secret of our clubs growth.
Happy Rotaractivity!!
Our Sincere thanks all the clubs and the DRRs of various districts who supported and guided us in all means.
YiR, Rtr.Pres.Shibin,RC Karunya University, RI 3201. Rtr. IPP. Rani, RC Metropolitan Dhaka, RI 3280. Email : rotaractbulletin@gmail.com
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