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G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s MAY 19, 2005 DATELINE: GOA / d8 Founded in 1994 e88~88e e88~-_ /~~~8e 888-~88e e88~~8e _d88__ by Herman 888 888 d888 i 88b 888 888 d888 88b 888 Carneiro "88_88" 8888 | e88~-888 888 888 8888__888 888 --------------- / Y888 ' C888 888 888 888 Y888 , 888 http://www.goanet.org Cb "88_-~ "88_-888 888 888 "88___/ "88_/ Y8""8D http://www.goanet.org * http://www.goanet.org * http://www.goanet.org [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] IN TODAY'S EZINE: Margao's crowded kabrastan (burial ground)... Vasco's dirty politics... can Sporting Clube de Goa prove bookies right ... a tragic accident at Bicholim ... an electronics network ... delay in the monsoons... and finally, what is Red Hot Salsa? o Goa does not need IFFI, feels Ravi Naik. "I personally feel the IFFI is not required by the state," the new Congress chief remarked, as it would not help Goa develop as a tourist destination, he argued. (NT) o Quepem villagers hit as municipality stops work. (H) o Penha panchas oust sarpanch Narendra Gaonkar. (H) o Public library started at Penha de Franca panchayat. (H) o Exhibition by the Indian Christian Art Association, titled 'Resurrection' opens at the Kala Academy art gallery, till May 22. (H) CCP PRINTER CHURNS OUT BABUSH VOTER-SLIPS: Mysterious detection of a computer churning out print-outs of election voter-slips bearing the name of Congress candidate for Taleigao constituency Atanasio 'Babush' Monserrate in the Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP) building created a flutter in the run-up to the June 2 bye-elections. (Herald) Babush alleged it was a clear conspiracy by "frustrated" BJP men to defame him. Will anyone believe I would want my election voter-slips (cards) to be printed at the Corporation of the City of Panjim computer room, he asked, adding that the CCP is run and managed by the BJP. (H) MARGAO'S KABRASTAN ATOP PAJIFOND IS OVERFLOWING: The over half-century old burial ground stands saturated. Old graves are exhumed -- a practice considered against the tenets of Islam. Successive governments have been dilly-dallying on locating land for a more spacious 'kabrastan' for the dead to rest in peace. (Guilherme Almeida in Herald). VASCO COUNCILLORS AND MLAs EXCEL IN FOUL PLAY, says Gomantak Times in the third of a three-part series on the port town. (GT) >From the world of (dirty) politics ---------------------------------- o Booze and polls don't mix, observers tell candidates. (H) o Raids conducted on Poinguinim Independent candidate Leao Monteiro's two distilleries. (NT) o Willy accuses Monte Cruz (Benaulim UGDP candidate) of lying on his loan dues. (H) o Congress to decide on legislative party leader after bye-elections. (H) o BJP releases constituency-based manifestoes for four segments. Promises improving connectivity to various islands by constructing new bridges and also undertake Chorao, Divar and St Estevam bridge connectivity on a priority. (NT) o We would not have fielded a candidate in Benaulim without the support of Congress MP Churchill Alemao, says UGDP leader. (GT) o Congress alleges that BJP attempted to enrol bogus voters! (H) o Nirmala Sawant flays politics of defections. (GT) o BJP claims to have strong machinery in four constituencies. (GT) o BJP will rule Goa again, claims Shripad Naik. (GT) FLORIANO LOBO of the Goa Su-Raj Party declares his assets, as required by election laws. (See Herald) Sunaparant headlines: -------------------- o Babush Monserratachim vechnunk karda Panje Mahapalikachya sangnaacher Monserrat's election cards on the Panjim municipality computer. o Rajbashechi amalbajavni karpachi Ko.Ba. Mandalachi Rajyapalalagi magni Konkani Basha Mandal asks Governor to implement official language act. o Gova Doot, 22 Maisan New Marathi daily, 'Gova Doot' to be published from May 22. [Some analysts have seen this new paper as being floated by the BJP] o Kongres sattecher aylar IFFichi fervichar, Ravi If Congress comes to rule, we'll rethink IFFi, says Ravi Naik. o Jamir 'rashtra', Parrikar 'rashtradrohi' Jamir a nationalist, Parrikar an anti-nationalist. Principal Subhash Velingkar, Goa RSS leader, writing in his weekly column Sadetod. --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS & OBITUARIES --------------------------------------------------------------------- o Ten year old girl from Surla-Bicholim Aliksha Palyekar dies tragically after she was crushed to death by the wall of her room, which collapsed after a tipper truck rammed into the house, near the Alcon factory. (H) CANSAULIM: Exaltacao Sequeira of Madalem. b 1922. Wife of late Benjamin, mother/in-law of Yvette/Dr Oliver Quadros, Octaviano (Octu)/Bernadette, Francisco (Frank)/Honorina, sister of late Felix, late Santan, late Dorotina, late Hortencia, late Isidore, late Vincente, Lucio & Victoria. Expired peacefully on May 18. COLVA: Pedro Antonio Fernandes of 4th Ward. Husband of Candolin, father/in-law of Santana/Anthony D'Silva. FATORDA: A Venkateshwaralu, assistant engineer sub-division II, works division XXV (Roads), PWD Quepem, expired suddenly on May 17 at 11.30 pm at his Margao residence. MAPUSA: Maria Madalena D'Souza of Duler, b 1934. Wife of late Avito C D'Souza, mother/in-law of Rita/Erol Menezes, Wencila/Pierre Lobo, Silvia/Custodio, Albuquerque, Violet/Caitano D'Costa, Sebastian D'Souza, Celestino/Clara D'Souza. SANTA CRUZ: Ana Maria Botelho e Fernandes, b 1932. Wife of Armando, mtoher/in-law of Joaquim Jose/Janerita, Santan/Milagrina, sister/in-law of Clara/late Luis, Philomena/late Pedro, Joao Francis/Philomena, Alvito/Georgina, Anarita. --------------------------------------------------------------------- GOA SPORTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- CHURCHILL RELEGATED: Three times winner Mohan Bagan survived anxious moments in the second half, to stave off the ignomy of relegation with a 1-1 draw against Churchill Brothers in a ninth National Football League encounter here today. Bagan finished the league gleaning 23 points from 22 matches to take the eighth position. Churchill who culled the same number of points as Bagan, joined SBT, Tollygunge Agragami and Vasco SC in getting demoted to the Second Division NFL. (H) Salgaocar defeates JCT 2-0 in Fatorda. BOOKIES PUT MONEY ON SPORTING CLUBE: Goan bookies have made Sporting Clube de Goa overwhelming favourites to walk away with the 9th National Football League for the ONGC Cup on Saturday, May 21. As of now, Sporting Clube de Goa will clinch the title if they beat Mahindra in the final round. If Sporting stumble, Dempo (with 44 points) can climb the peak by beating Tollygunge Agragami at Tilak Maida in Vasco. (H) o Dempo Sports Club's talismanic midfielder Clifford Miranda has dismissed suggestions that he played it safe in the all-important game against East Bengal. (H) o Alvito D'Cunha will play with East Bengal till 2007. The Goan football heartthrob today agreed to a new two-year deal that will keep him with the Kolkatta giants. (H) o SALCETE AHEAD, VETERANS: Salcete Veterans knocked out Merces Villagers 1-0 in the All Goa Diogo Vaz Memorial veterans tournament at Don Bosco grounds. (H) o Goa archery coach Laxmi Priya Devi will train the Indian squad. (H) o Calangute Association got the better of Clube Sao Miguel de Taleigao 5-4 via the tie-breaker, to book a place in the Pilerne panchayat cup finals at Maddanim Grounds, Pilerne. (H) o St Michael, Goa Velha, defeated St Peter Agassiam 3-2 to move into the quarters of the late Caitan Marian Memorial soccer at Agassiam. o Having lost two consecutive tournaments, Goa Police bounced back in their typical champion manner to outsmart 2STC Bambolim 17-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-21 and emerge champions in the all Goa volleyball tournament organised by Mala Sports Club, Panjim. --------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM HERE AND THERE --------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHER OFFICE SAYS MONSOON MAY BE DELAYED: Reuter reports from New Delhi that India's monsoon rains, the lifeline of the farm-dependent economy, are likely to hit the southern coast of Kerala around a week later than normal, a weather department official said on Wednesday. The June-September monsoon normally hits the Kerala coast on June 1, and then winds its way up to the rest of the country. It covers the entire country by July 15. The annual monsoon is crucial for Asia's fourth-largest economy as a majority of its billion-plus population relies on farming to earn a living. "It is likely to hit the Kerala coast on June 7 with a forecast error of three days," an official said. "The monsoon normally sets in over the south Andaman sea on May 15. But this has not happened. The flow of monsoon current is not there. So there is a delay. KARL INTO DE SOUZA OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION AND MOIRA: In Goa with our crab mentality it is so easy to criticize people and bring others down when we ourselves don't dare to do something. Nirmalas in Altinho started a course (in counselling) two years back. A year ago, I had heard some people talking about how basic or bad the course is. I too had enrolled with certain doubts, but today I can say with certainty that the course has really helped me both personally and professionally and I can see the same change in my class mates, many of whom too were clinical psychologist or barefoot counselors before. I am writing this to silence the so many crabs spreading nuggets of misinformation to deter people from joining. The course is a fantastic one, well thought of and with fantastic practicals with the Nirmalas stamp of excellence written all over. Kudos to Nirmalas! NOTE FROM A READER: Mario Vicente Santos Pereira writes in from Doha, to Goanet: "Thank you very much for beautiful news clips of Goa happenings which I received today very very interesting to read all the tips too. Thanking you and waiting to hear from you more." A note from Goanet -- if you like this community-driven initiative, make sure you recommend it to all your friends and relatives. Sign up at http://newsfromgoa.swiki.net FROM GOANS IN TORONTO: Kevin is from the http://www.goatoronto.com site, which has recently undergone an upgrade. Says he: "I love your new website -- http://www.goanet.org I've been a Goanet member for a few months and love reading the news posts on the forum. I've placed a link to your website." Check out http://www.goatoronto.com -- a nice place in cyberspace! SPARE YOUR FRUIT FOR A RAINY DAY: Miguel Braganza informs that the Food & Nutrition Extension Centre, Govt of India, located at House No.1120, Old Housing Board Colony at Porvorim (Phone 0832-2414713) regularly conducts hands-on courses to teach fruit and vegetable preservation as pickles, candies, syrups, squashes, sauces, ketchup, jams. Courses are of one session a day spread over a week. The registration fee is a very nominal Rs.25. Participants have to bring the materials or share the cost. The prepared items are to be taken back by the participants. One course is currently underway. Call 2414713 for details/registration. Courses are also conducted ex-Centre for groups on demand. Says Miguel: "Mango is the flavour of the season. Guavas, chickoos, papaya, banana and other fruits are also available. go ahead, spoil yourself. Save the fruit from spoilage....for a rainy day!" WHAT IS THE JUJUBE/BOR? Miguel again forwards some useful post, in reply to a recent query from Joao D'Melo. The thorny Jujube trees come from the family Rhamnaceae. The better-known Chinese Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba), mentioned in ancient Chinese culture has smooth leaves and is widely grown in mild-temperate, rather dry areas of both hemisphere. The Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) on the other hand finds the warm climates more conducive for its vigorous growth. The Indian Jujube however, is not native to India. Instead, it comes from southern China. Source: Asit K. Ghosh Rockledge, Florida, USA ELECTRONICS, IN GOA? A new network for electronics fans has recently been set up. Join in if you wish. Agnelo recently sent in a self-intro: "I've worked with Vacuum Tubes, Discrete Devices, Amateur Radio. At my workplace, I play with chip design. I have not handled a soldering iron in years, but look forward to do so." Naresh Sakhardande is an electronics and telecommunications engineer on the same list. The list, earlier called ElectronicsGoa is now ElectronicsIndia, in order to draw a wider audience. It was set up in Goa http://groups.yahoo.com/group/electronics-india/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- SITEWATCH: http://www.redhotsalsa.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome... Tony & Debi Tony & Debi Red Hot Salsa is the name associated with Tony and Debi. Tony Ainsley, London's leading Salsa teacher, living and working in Goa, India's top exotic holiday state, with his partner Debi. Tony teaching in London Tony teaching in Delhi This website will keep you informed of what Tony and Debi are up to. Regular classes, shows and latin nights with 'DJ Salsa-Tony' spinning the discs. Non stop night of entertainment with Tony leading the crowd in the latest latin dance animations. Tony teaching workshop in Delhi DJ Salsa-Tony Tony and Debi also offer group workshops for parties, conferences, dance academies etc., as well as private lessons. This site so you never miss out on the latest gossip, events, workshops, classes, etc. --------------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER * Served special for Goanet, from Daisy Rodrigues, Calif. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a Chinese Style Crab Soup that is very delicious. It is perfect to have on cold and rainy days or as a starter to any meal. Crab Soup 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 lb crabmeat 1/4-teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes; coarsely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 5 cups chicken broth 2 eggs; beaten 1 1/2 tablespoon vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoon sherry or any dry white wine 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 3 scallions; sliced Saute crabmeat, salt, tomatoes, and ginger in oil for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Combine eggs, vinegar, sherry, and soy sauce in a bowl; mix well. Pour egg mixture into soup slowly. Stir in scallions; simmer for 3 minutes. Tip: For those of you that do not have chicken broth cans available, boil some fresh chicken pieces in 7 cups of water, add a little salt and drain to get a broth (Q-what should I do with the leftover boiled chicken; A: shred it and use it in a salad or mix with some sauce and make a sandwich) Important tip: If you are serving this soup to kids, please leave out the wine or sherry and use some light fruit juice instead. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha |/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED] Copyleft Goanet 2005 Creative Commons http://www.creativecommons.org You may reproduce this ezine in its entirety, with credits retained. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Goanet, the net-worker of all networks. Stay in touch. 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