YOU
ARE INVITED TO OUR AGM
Other
than our Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam,
no individual is greater than the community
he serves and no community can be greater
than the Cause. And what Cause can be nobler
than service to Allah (SWT). We
at SANHA are grateful for
the privilege to have been allowed the opportunity
to serve that Cause through our mission
on Halaal.
As
a mark of our appreciation for your confidence
in us and in keeping with good governance,
we invite you, your family and friends to
our Annual General Meeeting where financial
information and operating details will be
presented in a spirit of candour and openness,
a rarity in the field of Halaal certification.
Please
accept this as our personal invitation
TIME:
14h00 prompt
DATE:
Saturday, 5th June, 2010
23rd Jumâdâ al-Ukhrâ 1431
VENUE:
Hartley Road School
Entrance – Hopelands Road
Overport, Durban
Agenda
1. Registration
2. Qiraat
3. Welcome
4. Minutes of AGM – 21/02/2009
5. Secretarial Report
6. Chairman’s Address
7. Theological Committee Report
8. Audited Financial statement
9. Guest Speaker
10. Vote of Thanks
11. Du’aa
12. Refreshments
For catering purposes, please confirm your
attendance and the number of people attending
by e-mail: sanha-kzn@sanha.org.za or by
Fax: (031) 207 5793 by 1st June, 2010 latest.
PS:
SEPARATE SEATING FOR LADIES PROVIDED
We
look forward to welcoming you soon.
Editor
YOUR
MESSAGE
We would like you to be there but
if you can't, send us your message
which we will share with the attendees,
InshaAllah
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The
Story of our Beginning, the Present and
the Future
Crescent of
Hope (CoH)
Founded
in October 1992 during the period of the
Somali refugee crisis in Kenya. After the
experience gained in Kenya members decided
to concentrate their efforts locally. Their
main objectives are to provide:
-
ISLAMIC EDUCATION to reverts.
- RELIEF
when needed.
- WATER
to communities that do not have access
to water.
- SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT opportunities to make people
self - sufficient.
- FEED
the destitute and deprived.
- SERVICE
to the community.
Projects
& Activities
1.
Bosnian Orphans - Since 1994 providing orphans
with clothes and other necessities.
2.
Cultural Centres - These are educational
centres that have the following functions:
-
To impart knowledge - be it secular or
religious.
- To
initiate skills training for the pupils
and community.
- To
feed the children and students.
- To
introduce classes for adult learners.
- To
provide clothing and food for the less
fortunate.
- 17
centres have been established to-date.
3.
Disaster Relief - provided to areas affected
locally (Cape Town, Estcourt, Ladysmith,
Pietermaritzburg) and abroad (Afghanistan,
Africa, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Chechnya, India,
Indonesia, Kashmir, Kosova, Mozambique,
Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia and Turkey).
4.
Magaliesburg Rehab Centre - Substance abuse
rehabilitation is conducted in conjunction
with spiritual upliftment.
5.
Skills Training Centres - In Durban, Polokwane
and Daxina. Support is also provided to
a Skills Training Centre in Cape Town. The
following skills are currently taught: Sewing,
Knitting and Crocheting. The following is
hoped to be provided in the future: Cooking,
Baking, Plumbing, Electrical Wiring, Welding,
Carpentry, Brick Laying & Motor Mechanics.
6.
Udh-hiyah/Qurbaani - Qurbaani is done locally
and in Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan, Kashmir,
Malawi, Kenya.
7.
Ramadaan - Iftar hampers are distributed
to the poor and destitute during the blessed
month.
8.
Soup Kitchens - Bread and food is distributed
among the poor and needy in Zakariyya Park
and Polokwane areas.
9.
Water - Wells, boreholes, hand pumps, drilling
is provided to supply this essential resource.
10.
Food Hampers - Monthly distribution is done
among the poor.
11.
Operation Winter Warm - Initiated in 2001
with the distribution of 2530 blankets.
Alhamdulillah, 8787 were distributed in
2006.
12.
Future Projects - Delft Islamic Centre,
Ladysmith Islamic Centre, Modjadji Masjid,
Potchefstroom Skills Centre, Somali Madrasah
and Johannesburg Water Project
13.
Halaal - CoH is an Executive member of the
South African National Halaal Authority
(SANHA) and guides as well
as supports its activities.
Contact
Details:
137
Rose Avenue,
Extension 2, Lenasia
PO Box 1635, Lenasia 1820
Tel:
+27 (0)11 854 1809
Fax: +27 [0]11 852 1509
e-mail:
coh@mweb.co.za
Website: www.crescentofhope.com
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(Sayings
and Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad
peace be upon him)
Anas
bin Maalik radiyallahu ‘anhu
narrates that Rasulullah sallallahu
alayhi wasallam said, “When
the food is placed (i.e. served) remove
your footwear, for that is most relaxing
for the feet.”
[ad-Daarmi,
Book of foods, chapter on removing footwear
when eating]
COMMENT:
An
easy prescription for obtaining the pleasure
of Allah by virtue of implementing a Sunnah
in our lives and also obtaining physical
relief of relaxation.
The
Prophet of Allah peace be upon him
did not always expound the worldy benefit
of obeying his commands, however, it is
the firm belief of Muslims that virtue
and benefit exists in the fulfilment of
each and every command of Allah and His
Prophet peace be upon him.
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Tried
and tested recipes from chefs, gourmet
connoisseurs, contributors and also
from kitchens of our certified plants
for your culinary pleasure.
Save
the information and make up your own
collection of winning recipes.
Saffron
Rice
This recipe makes 6 servings
Ingredients
1/4 tsp (1 ml) saffron threads
pinch granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) milk or water
3 cups (750 ml) water
3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
1-1/2 cups (375 ml) long grain rice
Preparation
With back of spoon in bowl, lightly mash
saffron threads with sugar; mix in 1 tbsp
(15 ml) milk or water. Set aside.
In
saucepan, bring 3 cups (750 ml) water
and salt to boil. Stir in long-grain rice;
cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook
for 10 minutes. Gently stir in saffron
mixture; cover and cook for 7 to 10 minutes
or until rice is tender and liquid is
absorbed.
To
know more about Saffron go to Mysterious
Spice.
Do
you have a recipe to share with the readers?
Send in your favourite recipe to pro-kzn@sanha.org.za
and who knows, you could be our "guest chef"
for a future edition of the e-Bulletin.
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Interesting
"bites" to whet the appetite for knowledge.
Nothing
can be more international than the human
preoccupation of cooking. Dating back
to 6000BC dishes have been developed in
various areas of the world. Here are a
few of them.
Greek:
Baklava – Dessert made from paper-
thin layers of pastry, with chopped nuts
and honey.
Indian:
Koftas – Spiced balls of meat, fish,
or vegetables.
Indonesian:
Nasi goreng- savoury spiced dish based
on fried rice.
Middle
Eastern: Shashlik – skewer
of grilled mutton chunks, with vegetables
and peppers.
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SMILE
AWHILE
In
the serious world of Halaal, we take this
moment to bring you a smile, a chuckle
or even a hearty laugh. It's therapeutic,
so pass it on:
After
200 years our English has evolved with
its own “flavours” borrowed
unashamedly from Dutch, Afrikaans, Malay,
Portuguese and indigenous languages. Why
not share our unique expressions and words
with our visitors and friends. Here are
a few proudly South African ones.
A
bathing suit is a "swimming
costume".
A
traffic light is a "robot".
An
elevator is a "lift".
A
car hood is a "bonnet".
A
vehicle trunk is a "boot".
A
pickup truck is known as a "bakkie'.
A
Barbeque is fondly known as a "Braai".
"Now
now" or "just
now" can mean anything from
a minute to a month.
"Takkies"
are running shoes, trainers or sneakers.
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CAUTION!
Clover
Sour Cream
NOT HALAAL
CLOVER HAVE INTRODUCED
NON-HALAAL GELATINE IN THEIR
SOUR CREAM.
PLEASE
EXERCISE CAUTION ! ! !
The
vegetarian community are also cautioned as the gelatine
is of animal origin.
Any queries pertaining to the above or any other
aspects of Halaal may be referred to our offices.
SANHA
Halaal Helpline: 0861 786 111 |
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Who's
who in the world of Halaal
Name:
Imtiaaz Ahmed Baiyant
Marital
Status: Married, 4 Children
Education:
Graduate Islamic Studies, Darul Uloom Zakariyya,
Damelin College
Other
Interests: Archery, Horse Riding,
Fishing, Hiking , Hunting , Camping, Travelling
(traveled by road through Africa for Hajj),
Running, Gardening, Farming.
Services:
Imaam, Ustaad – Bethal Masjid and
Madrasah, Tabligh, Social work, Prisoner
counseling, Rural Area Dawah centre.
Position:
Highveld Inspector for SANHA,
Ustaad and Imaam of Bethal Muslim Jamaat.
Key
Responsibility at SANHA: Member
of the Inspectorate Department.
Message:
“There is no love more sincere
than the love for food” eat Halaal
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Ham
Sham – get the picture
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One
out of every five persons on this planet is
a Muslim. He is your neighbour, customer, supplier,
employee, boss or friend.
The
incredible historic event and reaction to the
letter sent to the Christian King of Abyssinia
(Ethiopia) as reported in Bulletin 50 continues;
When
the Apostolic letter was communicated to Negus
by the emissary, he took the parchment and placed
it on his eye, descended to the floor, confessed
his faith in Islam and wrote the following reply
to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
“In
the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent,
the Most Merciful. From Negus Ashama to Muhammad,
the Messenger of Allâh. Peace be upon
you, O Messenger of Allâh! and mercy and
blessing from Allâh beside Whom there
is no god. I have received your letter in which
you have mentioned about Jesus and by the Lord
of heaven and earth, Jesus is not more than
what you say. We fully acknowledge that with
which you have been sent to us and we have entertained
your cousin and his companions. I bear witness
that you are the Messenger of Allâh, true
and confirming (those who have gone before you),
I pledge to you through your cousin and surrender
myself through him to the Lord of the worlds.”
The
Prophet (peace be upon him) had asked
Negus to send Ja‘far and his companions,
the emigrants to Abyssinia (Ethiopia), back
home. They came back to see the Prophet (peace
be upon him) in Khaibar. Negus later died
in Rajab 9 A.H. The Prophet (peace be upon
him) announced his death and observed prayer
in absentia for him.
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VACANCIES
Kwa Zulu Natal
(1)
MUSLIM HALAAL SUPERVISORS FOR FOOD MANUFACTURING
FACILITY
Duties:
• Successful Applicant will be responsible
for monitoring & supervising,
• Receiving, processing, storage &
despatch.
• Responsible for the Halaal Programme
Management.
• Compilation of weekly reports.
• Following up on corrective measures.
Minimum
Qualifications:
• Sound Deeni Reputation.
• Basic knowledge pertaining to Halaal/Haraam.
• Matric.
• Good Communication Skills.
• References essential.
Forward
CV to 031-207 5793 031-207 5793 or
email: admin-kzn@sanha.org.za
(2)
Halaal Catering Supervisor
Duties:
* Responsibility for Halaal Programme Management
* General:
• Hygiene (Tahaarah, etc.)
• Documentation Management
• Production Supervision
• Monitor and Control critical areas
• Regular reporting to SANHA
office
• Follow up corrective measures
Requirements:
* Basic experience in food service field.
* Sound Deeni reputation
* Basic knowledge pertaining to Halaal/ Haraam
* Matric
* 2 letters of traceable References
* Letter from Community organisation/Mosque
* Salary Negotiable
Applicants
to forward detailed CV to SANHA Offices
Email: adminkzn@sanha.org.za
Fax: 031 207 5793
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Obituary
Ml
Abdul Quddus Sayed
Scholar
of Islam who dedicated his life to teaching
and spreading Deen to both children and adults.
During the latter part of his life he served
in SANHA's regulatory and inspectorate
departments. He was returned to his Lord on
24 April 2010 and he leaves behind his wife,
seven daughters and a son.
We
make Dua that Allah grants him Maghfirat and
Jannatul Firdaus, Ameen.
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I am visiting India and would like
to know who I can contact regarding
the Halaal status of a few places
here like Mc Donalds, KFC, Wimpy
etc. Muslims are eating in these
places how can I confirm that its
Halaal?
A
– Please contact the following
Halaal certifying authority in Mumbai
whose officials are known to SANHA.
contact@halalcommittee-jum.org
or
halalcommitteejum@rediffmail.com
Q-
Please could you tell me if the
karan beef outlets are Halaal.?
A
- The Karan Beef Abattoir and Fresh
Meat Wholesale Depot are certified
Halaal by SANHA.
The
Karan Beef Retail Butchery outlet
in City Deep however, is not certified
Halaal.
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Complimentary
tickets up for grabs!!!!
MISS THIS AND YOU MISS OUT!
As
in previous years once again the
SANHA Pavilion
will be part of Africa’s
Biggest trade Event held at Gallagher
Convention Centre in Midrand,
Gauteng on 19-21 July 2010.
SANHA
shall be featuring the Halaal
World thereby providing a unique
platform for the Halaal accredited
establishment/s to market their
products.
With
the importance of Halaal in all
facets of trade with Africa and
the global Muslim community, SANHA
has once again been invited to
endorse and support this trade
show for the continent.
For
further details and contact person
click
here
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SANHA
certifies over 1000 establishments
ranging from large multi-nationals
to many proudly South African
enterprises including cottage
industries.
We
congratulate the following for
being awarded the coveted SANHA
Halaal Mark of Assurance:
*
Chilli
Pepper t/a Europa Café,
Northcliff Gauteng; Restaurant
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Supreme Foods,
Morningside Durban, Culinary/Sauces
*
Masterbake, Phoenix,
Bakery
*
Spices 4 Africa,
Kempton Park - Gauteng, Spices
*
Best Gourmet,
Sandringham - Gauteng, Bakery
For
a detailed list of SANHA
certified establishments and
other queries, please email
helpline@sanha.org.za
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Bulletin
51/52 Competition
A
prize in good taste. Matrix Meals,
the new home catering sensation,
are sponsoring 10 (ten) taste
sampling platters of their delicacies
worth R60.00 each.
Questions:
1.
Describe the ingredient used by
Matrix meals to ensure freshness.
2.
Date of SANHA’s
Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Closing
date: 07 June 2010
NOTE:
Voucher for the prize
is collectable Only at the Durban
office. The platter will be ready
for collection from Matrix meals
5 days after winner has notified
them.
Send
your answer to helpline@sanha.org.za
Bulletin
50 Giveaway
CHILDRENS
BOOK
AMIRA’S
TOTALLY CHOCOLATE WORLD
Congratulations
to the following readers on winning
the book giveaway.
Several
entries were disqualified for
not specifying the office for
collection. Better luck next time.
Bulletin
50 winners
Galima
Harris – Cape Town
Hoosain Narker – Cape Town
Riaad – Cape Town
Abdurraham Ebrahim – Johannesburg
Abrahams.T – Johannesburg
Arshad – Johannesburg
Dhanchora – Johannesburg
Farred Shenaaz – Johannesburg
Haroon Bodhania – Johannesburg
Ismail Laher – Johannesburg
Tasneem Akojee – Johannesburg
Tasneem Lunat – Johannesburg
Amirah Peer – Durban
Fathima Abdul – Durban
Luthfiya Malek – Durban
Mehmoud Haffejee – Durban
Mohammed Mayat – Durban
Shireen Adam – Durban
Yaseen Jooma – Durban
Zak.H- Durban
Zohra Cassim – Durban
Bulletin
49/50 Competition
SPORTY STEVIE PRIZE
Prize:
Scores of lucky winners will get
4 (four) that’s right, not
one but 4 (four) Sporty Stevie
sponge snack worth R20.00.
Question
& Answers:
1. How many flavours is the sporty
Stevie available in? -2 Flavours
2. Name two chicken brands certified/approved
by SANHA? - Rainbow, Farmer Brown,
Early Bird.
Bulletin
49/50 Winners:
Galima
Harris – Cape Town
Z.Salejee – Cape Town
Zaida Abrahams – Cape Town
Abdurrahamn Ebrahim – Johannesburg
Adil Patel – Johannesburg
Fatima Jada – Johannesburg
Ismail Hussain – Johannesburg
Jamila Karolia – Johannesburg
Maimoonah Kathrada – Johannesburg
Sara Khan – Johannesburg
Tasneem Bhyat – Johannesburg
Azhar Mahomed – Durban
Bilkis Vawda – Durban
Deasi Rizwana – Durban
Fathima Abdul – Durban
Firdous – Durban
Mahomed Hoosen – Durban
Safwaan – Durban
Shakoor Khan – Durban
Soogra Ismail – Durban
Sumauya Bhayla – Durban
Yaseen Jooma – Durban
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MATRIX
MEALS
Without
doubt, the most exciting newcomer in the
Halaal Corporate small / medium catering
category in Durban and surroundings.
Judging
from the numerous calls received on the
innovation and superb quality of food, personalized
service by a husband and wife team, freshness
using “just bought”
ingredients and served with passion, they
are the champions.
Big
ideals yet with downright homely service,
Matrix Meals are dedicated to serve affordable
SANHA approved Halaal dishes
for corporate functions, meetings, family
get togethers, presentations/product launches
and B & Bs. Ideal for
holiday makers and working parents. Whether
simple sandwiches, dainty delicacies, meaty
mouthfuls or multiple course dinners Matrix
meals deliver… with passion.
Joburg
visitors – welcome to Durban. Give
Matrix Meals a trial order.
Contact
details: Aaliyah Mia
+27 (0) 83 2969 451
Email:matrixmeals@yahoo.com
To
win sample platters see
competition section
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I
recently had a situation whereby
I purchased Cheese and Onion Bread
from Fruit and Veg City in Port
Elizabeth. When I got home and
cut the bread I noticed that it
was lined with HAM
in the inside. It was well hidden
underneath the crust and was almost
consumed by me! Is it possible
that you can use this platform
to inform the Ummah that they
must be very careful regarding
what they buy as I see many Muslims
purchase bakery products from
this store on a daily basis? Enclosed
please find pictures taken by
me.
A.S.
Port Elizabeth
Purchasing
from a non Muslim facility not
certified Halaal by any reputable
certifying authority, with the
outlet having no continuous Muslim
supervision and monitoring, and
it stocks Haraam on its premises,
can be likened to deliberately
walking blindfolded onto a hazardous
minefield... KABOOM! Need we say
more?
Might
I add that your newsletter is
in a class of its own. its so
refreshing to see such fine standards
being set by an islamic organisation.
the effort and work put into the
newsletter definitely shines through.keep
up the good work in all that you
aspire to do and may Allah take
u from strength to strength.
T.A
Rep of Ireland
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Forthcoming Events
21-23
May 2010
Grand Designs live
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg Expo Centre
Contact details: Ben Gannon
Tel: +(27) 011 835 1565
Email:ben@specialised.com
26-27
May 2010
International Grocery Equipment
and Technology Exhibition 2010
Conventry, UK
Ricoh
Arena
Organizers: Insight Research
and NACS
Contact: Dan Munford
Tel: +44 (0) 1938 556 090
Email:dan@insightresearch.co.uk
5
June 2010
SANHA Annual General Meeting
Durban, South Africa
Hartley
Road School
Organizes: SANHA
Tel: 031 207 5768
Email:sanha-kzn@sanha.org.za
12-14
June 2010
Kenya International Trade Exhibition
Nairobi, Kenya
KICC
Organizers: Afrotrade
Tel: +971-50-4756220
14-16 June 2010
Agritech South Africa
Pietermaritzburg
The
Royal Agricultural Society of
Natal
16-17 June 2010
All Things Organic Conference
and Trade Show
Chicago, USA
McCormick
Place
Organizers: Organic Trade Association
Tel: +00-(207)-842-5568
Email: info@organicexpo.com
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“…
but let there be amongst you traffic
and trade by mutual goodwill”
Noble Quran Chapter 4 Verse 29
An
introductory service to foster
trade. Please undertake your own
checks as SANHA
cannot warrant nor take responsibility
on any transactions.
STRATEGIC
BUSINESS PARTNER FOR EXPORT
YOUNGS
FOOD PAKISTAN
Pakistan’s
leading and modern food manufacturing
company involved with production
of a wide range of mayonnaise,
table spreads in a variety of
flavours and honey seeks distributors
in Southern Africa. Youngs have
successfully entered over 18 international
markets.
They
are ISO and SANHA
certified Halaal.
For
details and application form for
partnerships go to:
Tel:
+92-21-3452 1387-8
Fax: +92-21-3452
1380
Email:
info@youngsfood.com
Website: www.youngsfood.com
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Your
discovery column of spectacular
spice, fabulous fruit, incredible
ingredient, vital vegetable, marvelous
mineral and vibrant vitamin.
Saffron
- The worlds most expensive spice
Derived
from the flower of the saffron
crocus (Crocus sativus),
It takes 75,000 blossoms or 225,000
hand-picked stigmas, grown in
an area the size of a football
field to make just 450grams of
saffron. It has been used in cooking
for thousands of years and is
the ingredient considered to be
the caviar of the spice rack.
Derived from the Arabic word (za'faran)
meaning yellow, it is a native
of the Mediterranean, now imported
primarily from Spain, where Muslims
had introduced it in the 8th century
along with rice and sugar. Saffron
is used as flavouring and a colouring
agent in dishes where it leaves
a yellow tinge to the dish. It
has now assimilated itself into
many cuisine cultures, such as
Asia in pilau and rice dishes,
ice creams, meat and seafood,
English baking, Italian risotto,
French bouillabaisse and paella
from Spain.
For
a recipe using Saffron go to Winning
Recipe
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Look
good - feel good. Tips for
a sound mind in a sound
body.
Butt
in the drink is no fishy
story
Chemical
extracts from cigarette
butts - so toxic they kill
fish - can be used to protect
steel pipes from rusting,
a study in China has found.
In
a paper published in the
American Chemical Society's
bi-weekly journal Industrial
& Engineering Chemistry
Research, the scientists
in China said they identified
nine chemicals after immersing
cigarette butts in water.
When applied to the type
of steel used in oil pipes,they
found that they protected
the steel from rusting.
"The metal surface
can be protected and the
iron atom's further dissolution
can be prevented,"
they wrote. The chemicals,
including nicotine, appear
to be responsible for this
anti-corrosion effect, they
added.
The
research was led by Jun
Zhao at Xi'an Jiaotong University's
School of Energy and Power
Engineering and funded by
China's state oil firm China
National Petroleum Corporation.
SOURCES:
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/
ie100168s
Industrial
& Engineering Chemistry
Research, online March 26.
http://www.health24.com/news/Research/
1-3132,56175.asp
Related reading:
Sanha
Flash News 37
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