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(NT) ARCHBISHOP OF GOA AND DAMAN Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao has expressed his concern at the decline of the number of students from the lower sections of society in Catholic educational institutions and urged that every Christian man and woman, particularly those working in these educational institutions should courageously take up and carry forward his or her prophetic mission. (NT) o Malar's traditional Bonderam festival was organised on Sunday, and the Navhind has a photo of a traditional group of performers. o Succoro de St Cruz, Konkani singer, and five others, have left on a month-long tour of Europe. Top tiatrist Prince Jacob, Felcy, comedian Humbert and Norman Cardoso are part of the troupe. They will release a VCD in London, and stage 4 tiatrs. (NT) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - APPEAL FOR AN ABBE FARIA STAMP: May 31, 2006 is the 250th birth anniversary of Abbe Faria, one of Goa's illustrious sons. To commemorate this occasion a website, http://www.abbefaria.com has been launched. This website has assembled a Biography and articles on Abbe Faria. But most importantly this website hosts a petition requesting the Government of India to release a postal stamp to honour Abbe Faria on the 250th anniversary of his birth. Your valuable support for this petition is essential to get the wheels in motion to honour Abbe Faria. Please sign the petition at http://www.abbefaria.com and http://www.PetitionOnline.com/abbe250/ to get the first Goan on an Indian Postal stamp. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - o Goa Union of journalists to award the best published editions from Goa. (NT) o Konkan Railway to run special trains during Ganesh festival. (NT) o Five Goan freedom fighters participate in 'at home' with the President of India. Gurunath Kelekar, Kanta Ghatwal, Shivaling Bhonsle, Rohidas Naik and Babu Mulgaonkar took part. (NT0 POLICE AHOY: Director General of Police has called for tenders for a police patrol boat and accessories, 18-22 metres, speed 35-40 knots, capacity of 10 with an endurance of four days at sea. o Four-course Chinese lunch advertised for Rs 150 only. o Goan footballers on decline: amidst tough competition, the national football league is now not confined to a single region, writes Armstrong Vaz. (GT) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GOANET POLL: Spare a moment to share your views with a vote via www.goanet.org It was "World Goa Day" on August 20. Did you celebrate it? Yes - I'm proud to be Goan Yes - It's just what Goans globally needed Maybe - The event needs greater co-ordination No - I'm was not sufficiently aware to join in No - Nobody nearby was celebrating it No - What is World Goa Day? --------------------------------------------------------------------- EDUCATION --------------------------------------------------------------------- Guide to scholarships in India and abroad, and student loans http://www.educationsupport.nic.in --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS & OBITUARIES --------------------------------------------------------------------- HOTELIER Gines Viegas is remembered on his birthday. He launched the O Coqueiro restaurant for "authentic Goan and Portuguese cuisine" at Porvorim, which is now run by Alcon Enterprises. ARPORA: Carmo Johny Mendes. ASSAGAO: Eulogio Fernandes of Assagao/London. Son of late Diogo Babino and late Maria Luiza Fernandes, brother/in-law of Katie/Mark, late Peter/Victoria, late Claver/Angela, Ninfa/late Erasto, George/Margaret and Placido/Martha. CUNCOLIM: Conceicao Fernandes of Sallemadem b 1919. Wife of late Guilherme Fernandes, mother/in-law of Sebastian/Vally, Amaro/Lena, Franklina/Maurice, Silverio/Suzana, Viena/Simon. MANGALORE: Kasturi Manguesh Pai, industrialist from Mangalore and a devotee of Mahalsa Deity, Mardol. --------------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER: Global tastes -- Roasted Pork Loin --------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a Brazilian recipe that I just tested yesterday, my husband found it to be a little sweet but I loved it, see what you think and send me your feedback. Roasted Pork Loin 1 4 1/2 to 5 lb loin of pork (10 chops) 2 teaspoons salt freshly ground pepper 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 tablespoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon cloves Preheat oven to 325F. Place pork, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Insert thermometer, do not let it touch bone. Rub in the salt & pepper Roast for 35 minutes or until it reaches 170F. In a small saucepan, mix the orange juice, sugar, ginger & cloves. Simmer for 30 minutes. Brush this glaze at least twice over the pork while it is roasting. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||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. Send in updates. ---------------------------------------------------------------------