[Goanet-News] Goanet Reader: Goan spices -- from adding flavour to health-giving properties (Alda Figueiredo)
GOAN SPICES: FROM ADDING FLAVOUR TO HEALTH-GIVING PROPERTIES By Alda Figueiredo alda_juli...@yahoo.co.uk Delights of Goa is the new edition to my cookery book 'Fusion Flavours' which was published only in the UK in 2005. It was my ambition to publish this book in Goa, and this became a reality recently. To give a brief about this book. Delights of Goa covers 210 recipes from Africa, Asia and Europe and provides a fusion of many styles of cuisine but the Goan style a major influence. This book is simple and easy-to-follow instructions ensure success every time you attempt to cook a recipe from the book. Each recipe is tried and tested. There are dishes for all occasions, including starters, main courses of meat, fish, sea food, fresh vegetables, various salads, selected preserves, pickles and luscious desserts and cakes from three continents that I have lived in. My advice to anyone who has never cooked before is to try first an easy recipe before attempting difficult ones. In this book I have listed 15 different commonly used spices in curries (pg 13). Spices and seasoning perks recipes up. Spices are not only used to give flavour to curries, but each spice has its own health-giving properties. I will explain a few of them that I use in my cooking very liberally. In Indian and Goan recipes garlic is used a lot and also in this cookery book. Garlic was prized by Greeks, Romans and Egyptians for its health-giving properties. It is rich in minerals and is thought to strengthen the body against illness. It has antibacterial, antiviral and blood-clotting qualities, in other words it thins the blood. In the West garlic is not appreciated because of the powerful smell on the breath. Another spice I often use is Cinnamon. It is an aromatic, warm and sweet spice used in curries, desserts and cakes. It is also highly antiseptic and useful for a cold and flu remedy and can be used as a very effective mouth wash. There are other therapeutic properties such as it improves blood circulation and digestive system. Cumin is another popular spice used in curries a lot. It helps to improve digestive system. Another spice I used extensively is cloves. It has wonderfully warm and comforting spicy taste and aroma. When we use spices in our cooking we do not think of any nutritional value. In fact cloves have an amazing list of health benefits, including vitamin A and C and minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorous, sodium and potassium. In addition to the health benefits they have other therapeutic properties and they can be used for treating a variety of disorders e.g. toothache, mouth sores, for coughs and colds. Ginger, asafoetida and turmeric are all considered digestives and are therefore thrown into pots of beans or split peas or other pulses to fight of their hard-to-digest stubbornness. Food, music, love and life go hand in glove. If you love food you will love life and trying to cook a dish of any nationality is not a big issue, but a challenge. One important point I would like to stress is that eating healthy food is vital in this day-and-age, where refined and processed foods are the cause of modern ailments. In the West there is growing recognition that the way we eat is not good for our health. Generally we eat too much sugar, salt and fat and too little fibre. Measures for salt, fat and sugar in this book are given as guide amounts only. If you want to use less or no sugar, that is up to you. Most recipes call simply for margarine or oil. It is best to use unsaturated varieties such as corn, sunflower, soybean or vegetable oils. Coconut oil or ghee are saturated fats and normally best avoided as they can contribute to cholesterol build-up in the body. Incidentally, in the book I have added a special section for the preparation of ground spices, masala and pastes, which we use on daily basis. Ready-made spices are not fresh and can lose it flavour because they have been sitting on the shelves for some time. It is better to grind your own whole spices whenever you can. Firstly, you can be sure of the quality and contents and secondly, they will be fresher and tastier. Lastly you can save a lot of time and money by preparing in advance and storing them in dry and airtight jars. The true skill of any cooking is to learn to be flexible. The wonder of Goan or Indian cookery is its flexibility. In the beginning cooking can be apprehensive just like anything new we attempt first time. We should not be afraid if the results of the first and second attempt are not what you expect. Once you have had a few trial runs I am sure you will be inventing your own dishes and enjoy cooking with complete easy. I hope this book will open up a great deal of ideas for cooking and that you will
Re: [Goanet] Pictures of dead Bin Laden won't be released....
Jim Fernandes wrote: If there was nobody around to perform power packed wailing, folks would hire professional wailers, who would belt out a performance for a little copa-chem and food. - Jim Fernandes, In the old wild west of America, executed criminals were hung up in public squares. And photos of gunned down criminals — some featuring the triumphant sheriff and his posse — were widely circulated. When they ruled Afghanistan, the Taliban used to string up executed criminals and political enemies on trees in traffic squares. Or they gathered people in stadiums to cheer the stoning of women. Osama bin Laden’s killing was cheered by flag-waving crowds near the White House and Ground Zero, and in sports arenas with shouts of “U-S-A, U-S-A.” Star sports columnist Cathal Kelly observed: “By American lights, it was an emotional, patriotic spectacle. To this outsider, it had an unseemly aspect. A celebration of death smacks of a barbecue held outside the gates to the gas chamber.” The above is a quote from Canada's most popular journalist. If you need to read the entire article, here is the link. http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/987416--siddiqui-obama-s-evolution-into-a-warrior Mervyn1650Lobo .
[Goanet] PARTY TIME - No failures till Std. 8
On Sun, 08 May 2011 15:27:39 -0700, Frederick Noronha wrote : Too many conspiracy theories in the making! We do need to find ways and means of labelling fewer of our young people as failures and dropouts. The reason why this happens so often is the straightjacketed educational system we have here. Three languages, two sciences, maths and history-geography-civics. Everyone is compelled to take these subjects, when not everyone needs them in real life….. COMMENT : Don’t Politicians and their builder partners in arms say that Goans are against “Development” for every opposition of Mega projects? If one's main aim is to decorate their children with only degrees rather than a have wider knowledge of the world and knowledge that physics, general science, maths, biology, etc., teach that we see and use in daily life; then opposition can be labeled as conspiracy. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Gitmo detainees told US how ISI allowed attacks on India
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/159881/gitmo-detainees-told-us-isi.html Gitmo detainees told US how ISI allowed attacks on IndiaWashington, May 8 (PTI) The ISI facilitated militants to cross the border to carry out strikes on Indian targets chosen by the Pakistan Army, several detainees at the Guantanamo Bay facility told US interrogators, according to a fresh set of American diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks. The interrogation reports quoted a detainee as saying that ISI allowed militants to travel to India where they conducted bombings, kidnappings and killing of Kashmiri people and the targets were picked up by the Pakistani Army. The revelations add to Pakistan's embarrassment after Osama bin Laden was found living at a million-dollar mansion in the garrison city of Abbottabad. The US was long aware of the presence of anti-India terror training camps in Pakistan with several inmates telling investigators how ISI allowed militants to carry attacks in India. The disclosures are part of 779 interrogation reports from the facility of detainees from all over the world and show how a number of detainees were linked to anti-India Lashkar-e-Taiba and had received terror training in Pakistan. The reports quote detainees from countries like Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Pakistan as telling interrogators about their recruitment and subsequent travelling to Pakistan for terror training before their actual deployment to launch attacks against India and also Afghanistan. An Algerian detainee Abdul Azia admitted he was a member of LeT for which he noted that their mission (was) to kill Indians in India, says a detailed report of his interrogation, released by the whistleblower website. Detainee is assessed to have recruited in Saudi Arabia and received training from the LT in Pakistan. The detainees is further assessed to have participated in combat in Kashmir, and then travelled to Afghanistan where he was injured, says a note about Azia. Records of a Pakistani prisoner named Mohammad Anwer showed that he travelled to Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmirwhere he attended an LeT training camp for 21 days in 1998 and later served in Afghanistan. Detainee has been identified through sensitive reporting as a Pakistani Inter Service Intelligence Dirctorate agent, the document says. One of the reports quotes Chaman Gul, an Afghan militant as telling investigators about Mast Gul, a former Major of the Pakistani Army, who was a notorious terrorist who fought in Kashmir and planned terror attacks against a number of targets in Kabul. Gul is closely alligned to Hizb-e-Islami Gulbuddin (HIG), an al Qaeda linked group and ISI Directorate. The detainee claimed that Mast Gul controlled all guerilla activity in Kashmir from his home base in Muzaffarabad.
[Goanet] Happy Mother's Week! - Joel Moraes
Salam Tuka Joel Bab. Kitlim girest tujim utram! Kitli khuxalkai bogchi nam eke Avoyche Kalzak him utram aikon jednam tim yeit thor aplea putanche and dhuvanche toddantlean tachem kalzant'lim! Asat kaim avoyo, zannim apleam putanche moga khatir aplo koro mog dakoun dolle dampun apli soi dilli sogli girestkai tanche modem vanttun khaunk apleak kainch dovrinastana, tiche somplele ghorkaracho pasun ordo vantto tanche navar zalo. Polle kitlo mog to eke Avoyk aplea zolmololea Putancho! Ani uprant kitem nam bogot tech Avoyk zor tor tannim tika kikont kelear, somzun apleak aplem mellpachem asa tem meulem atam mar konkear. Ugdas dhor, he Put kazari zalear! ani amche Even Adavank kelem toxench tanche ghorkanini aplea ghorkarank kelem zalear - tallnent ghalunk, jerul he put aple ghorkanichi khuxi kortole ani aple Avoyk kushin dovortole, tika kikont kortole tka eksuri sanddoitele, toxem zalear, hich Avoy ji apleak khainch dovrinastana soglench aplea putanche tabeant kelem zalear, ani put uprant oxe bodol'le zalear kitem zatolo ticho bess!!! Ek bhikarn koxi? Put asonuim nam tosli ek eksuri Avoy! Mhoje aunvdde, oxem goddon eina zaunk ani ghoddon eilear Devachi doya ani khallji he Avoyk aundetam. Khuxal-borit Avoyancho suman soglem Avoyank, hech mhojei avundde. Elvino. Original Message: 6 . Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 02:08:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Joel Moraes cuncolle...@yahoo.com To: Goanet goa...@goanet.org, Goanet goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org ,Goanet Reader goanetrea...@gmail.com, goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Happy Mother's Week! Message-ID: 661692.70131...@web130124.mail.mud.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Maim! Zolmant hadteli amchi maim, Ti mogan bhorleli baim. Kaim sor zainam tichea moga thaim. Amchem borem utor zai thika anik nhaka kaim. Tum ragan bhorot,punn thika dukhoinaka, Hath tuza vont'tir marum modd,punn ticher Uklinaka. Kitem divchem aslear atam dhi, mortoch thika ful'lam nhaka. Happy Mother's week ! Joel Morais Cuncolim, Bencleamvaddo, Salcette,Goa. mob - 9970561726
[Goanet] Karishma Vaz wins May Queen beauty pageant of Doha Goans Sports Club
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Re: [Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on People's preparedness participation in Disaster Management in Goa.
Dear Rico, The topic of disaster management is not simple and cannot be discussed over Balcao sittings with a cup tea or a glass of feni in hand. This is a serious matter and the State-wide preparedness is necessary with pre-determined mock exercises ( not the Naka-Bandi type where guys in Delhi sneeze and our guys in Goa catch the cold) :-)) If you are interested to know what goasuraj thinks of 'Disaster Management' at State level, please check goasuraj's ROADMAP FOR GOA, Chapter II (8) and you will know what we are talking about. The State of Goa under the Congress, the BJP or the NCP can never have such preparedness as we have detailed therein. I don't know why these blokes do not refer the this 'document' and copy it's contents, instead of being the bulldozers for the mining industry in Goa. It would do a world of good for Goa and Goans. BTW when I refer to Balcao above, I do not mean the Friday Balcao organized by Roland Martins. Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - Original Message - From: Frederick Noronha fredericknoro...@gmail.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 2:41 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on People's preparedness participation in Disaster Management in Goa. Floriano, Looks like the usual red herring -- doing it for money! And no small amounts here, nothing less than one crore at that! Either you don't have an idea of how broke the State is, or I'm misreading how desperate Dig-bab is. I would think it unfair to criticise someone on the basis of what issues they choose to take up. If you have any specific reason to see a quid pro quo, please state it. Otherwise, vague kite-flying could be less than fair too, isn't it? FN
Re: [Goanet] Diabetes
Hi Ivo, You again display your acumen, carefully selecting very nuanced terminology like adjunct therapy; which many non-clinicians may not understand or appreciate. Of course their ignorance is not your problem! Using Styrofoam as a container can be a health problem (see link); in addition to waste-disposal of the container. http://www.grinningplanet.com/2008/04-08/foam-cups-polystyrene-cups-article.htm The following is a link to your question about using the microwave and some of the commonly used containers to prepare / warm the food http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update0706a.shtml Regards, GL - Ivo wrote: It agrees with what I said: 1. Cinnamon can be an adjunct therapy. 2. Therefore, anti-diabetic drugs should be prescribed by modern medicine physicians. 3. There is no cure, either with modern medicine or with alternative medicine (ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines may help). What about microwave prepared food? Is it true that many people, mainly women, got cancer?
[Goanet] Education policy and Child psychology
This is a retrograde step in education policy that destroys the very base of education, and will destroy the ability of children to learn. A child’s very ability to recognise it’s capabilities in learning will be taken away as there is no motivation to study and learn. Similarly the child’s competitive ability to do better (healthy competition) than the others is lacking. A child will fail to learn to counteract and to accept small failures as a part of life and recognise them as a motivation to do better the next time. Parents will be more stressed as children will be throughout watching the idiot box or be out playing. They will be like government servants getting salaries immaterial of whether they work or not. More problems will await children and parents when the child reaches standard VIII and at the age of about 12 years. There will be many among the failures who will discontinue studies, as they cannot cope with failures. Many may resort to suicides as they have watched on the idiot box. Some of the schools may pass undeserving students as they may have less numbers in the IX standard. The government should realise not to play politics with education. Children should do learn and should learn from young. And by young it means from the cradle. A child becomes demanding when parents respond to every demand of theirs. A condition reflex learnt by them with cries from their cradle. If parents knew to recognise and not respond to false cries, the child would not throw tantrums later in life. This just goes to confirm that children start learning very early, and the earlier they learn, pleasant or unpleasant incidents, the better a child can cope up with it. Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] The Last Prabhu
The Last Prabhu A Hunt for Roots: DNA, Ancient Documents and Migration in Goa was released on the 30th of April to coincide with the month of birth of our first grandchild, Raul Sanjay, to emphasize the fact that my book is all about roots. The idea of doing this project emerged gradually: discussions on ancestry at home as I was growing up, the influence of my wife, a great granddaughter of José Nicolau de Fonseca and herself very well-versed in history, and also the inspiration from books by eminent historians most notably those authored by Prof. Teotonio de Souza. The immediate trigger was an article in The National Geographic magazine regarding their Genographic project carried out jointly with IBM that set the ball rolling. About the book They did not leave paradise and would have accepted food from a serpent or any other creature in their quest for survival. More than 60 thousand years ago, humans belonging to haplogroup C – the so-called coastal people – migrated from Africa inhabiting the coastlinethrough the southern Arabian Peninsula, India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia up to Australia. A second migration followed: Africa that had entered the ice age bringing with it a drought and making food scarce for these hunter-gatherersbut theSahara had temporarily become greener attracting the animals that were indispensable for their survival. These nomads characterized by the genetic marker 168moved northwards literally followingtheir food. Their intellectual ability had evolved, they had invented tools that could aid them in their quest for survival and developed communication skills that gave them a determining advantage over all other species. Based on the results of DNA tests, The Last Prabhu describes the route that the descendants of these emigrants from Africa followed, leading them to populate the world including Goa. It also combines the results of DNA tests with literature data and an analysis of old documents such as Ghantkar's A History of Goa in Goykannadi Script pertaining to the village of Aldona, where I was born and grew up, leading to some interesting conclusions. We are all migrants to some extent and descendants of the first migrants out of Africa. The story of my ancestors is that of emigrants who on many occasions abandoned whatever was home at the time for greener pastures until they found a peaceful haven in Goa. Every time, it was their quest for survival that triggered their migration and specific value adding innovative skills enabled them to set their roots in new surroundings. Another conclusion is that there is absolutely no genetic basis to the existence of the caste system since Brahmins all over India not only do not belong to the same haplogroup but additionally share haplogroups with other varnas and even with tribal populations. My resources being too limited for such a vast topic, my focus on Goa was based on the haplogroups of about half a dozen individuals, sufficient however to provide scientific proof that all the members of a specific vangod (family clan of the founders of the village) of Aldona's Comunidade Fraternal are descendants of a common ancestor. This conclusion is applicable to all the villages of Goa, since their foundation has followed an identical pattern. DNA tests have enabled me to identify and personally meet a member of the 4th vangod of Aldona's Comunidade Fraternal, to which I belong, whose ancestors emigrated to Karnataka centuries ago and is now currently settled in the USA, a long lost cousin with whom I had the pleasure and opportunity to have dinner and continue to be in contact.The book reports on an analysis of the meetings of Aldona's Gaunkars as related in Ghantkar's Tombo de Aldona and determines the pre-conversion names of all the 12 vangods of the Comunidade Fraternal. My pre-conversion Hindu name was Prabhu from where the book draws its title. The book also explains how to discover through DNA tests a person's ancestral migration route starting some 60 thousand years ago, how deep ancestry can be helpful in identifying common ancestors going back several generations, it discusses the peopling of Goa as well as historical aspects related to the village of Aldona that could serve as an example of what possibly occurred in many other Goan village. It would be very helpful if Goa University would initiate a large-scale project to test the Y DNA as well as mDNA of Goa's various communities and Comunidade vangods. It would provide insights on the peopling of Goa and perhaps other highly interesting conclusions of historical interest. It is most unfortunate that old documents in Goa's archives and libraries are treated with such appalling neglect and disrespect and access to them is hindered by massive bureaucracy. It is our last opportunity to save information on the past history of Goa and its inhabitants, our last opportunity to save information on our
Re: [Goanet] : culture and medium of instruction
Dear GoanettersAs a teacher I used to be appointed as an examiner for SSC science paper. The question paper used to have lots of mistakes. Some of the questions were eliptical and others had multiple answers. The name of the paper setter was kept a secret because he was coming from Marathi background. Some of our moderators could not speak proper English . Some of them were from Maharastra and had their SSC in Marathi Medium. There are many people against English as medium of Instructions. Most of them are politicians and others are dissappointed priests .Some of the politicians are against English not for love of Marathi but for fear of closure of Marathi schools .The priests who are fighting for konkani want cheap popularity. The schools run by the church may be closed down as their standard is not up to mark. There are many more things to write but I have no time. against English Albert de souza Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 17:40:51 +0530 From: nellope...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] : culture and medium of instruction CULTURE AND MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION State reorganization is based on languages.How many states in India recognize two languages as official and mother tongue too? Does it mean that Goa has two cultures kept alive separately without intermingling. Do we intend to tightly compartmentalize two distinctive cultures Which culture takes precedent over the other.? Is it a fact that Goans will always be at logger heads regarding the convergence of Goan cultural identity Is there a conflict of interest of cultures in Goa.?Those who vehemently supported merger of Goa into Mahrashtra were traitors to deny the special and distinct identity of Goa or to subvert one aspect of culture as non existent and yet they are shamelessly in fore front of legislative assembly If language alone is the corner stone and preserver of cultural identity, then 450 years of oppressive Portuguese Regime should have decimated that idea. Yet we know that the language and culture survived to be proud of under those circumstances The so called culture in isolation ,insulated from any influence is a myth. Static culture is a fad, but culture that progresses by assimilating the best from any culture is a reality. Today the world is the global village and happenings any where immediately impact every citizen of the world All those countries using English are killing their respective cultural identity? Any way what is the cultural identity that some want to preserve by forcing Konkani medium of Instruction in Primary schools The Goans of any religious denomination have undergone a sea change in their way of life, traditions,dress, leisure, customs food, beliefs, celebration of our feasts and marriages functions of initiation into our beliefs etc The only identity is of birth ,but that cannot be openly put on display Many a non Goans is using the Konkani language very fluently ,as the means of adjustment and survival The protagonist of Marathi do no favour to the neighboring state .Marathi is believed to be used for Religious purposes as Konkani in Roman script serves the needs of the other community The youth of to day deplore the tradition and customs as totally abhorrent that stifle freedom and individual choices when chained to old values. In fact when old value system is replaced by new values, the latter become the tradition and custom These changes are happening all the time and influencing thinking acting and behaving There is vested interest in opposing English medium, when unaided schools are freely permitted to proliferate Do they destroy our identity and why are they allowed to function without any objections , In fact they are more in number than Konkani medium schools If Konkani is preserver of culture there no specific measures to promote it ,other then saying that medium must be in Regional language only, One fails to understand the rational of allowing urdu, kanada medium schools patronized by Govt .grants , without any reciprocal arrangement to benefit Goans spread in those states Marathi in Goa cannot survive by forcing and continuation of Konkani, it must flourish on its own merit and interest by the users But the fear is real that English medium schools might sound death knell for these schools Few individuals cannot advocate or thrust their fanatic views on the majority in a democracy Individual have the right to freedom of choice and is determined by the parents, who are directly concerned with the welfare of their wards English today is tool of communication .higher studies, courts and Govt administration and it alone unites all the states, which are otherwise divided on the imposition of other state languages The rich are free to decide, but the poor cannot exercise the same choice because of economic condition alone. Thus there is division of Goan society of rich and poor to avail of medium they prefer
[Goanet] Daily Grook #946
DAILY GROOK #946 === QUICK COMIC === by Francis Rodrigues he can succeed first try in a comedy stand-up act, yes, that's my pizza guy whose delivery's perfect! *GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
[Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed?
Earlier, I have noticed in this forum that some former Catholics converted into another sect are very hotly arguing against Rome and Catholicism, it will be prudent if we ignore such critics, especially from a converted one because there will be no limits nor boundaries for such debates, it is like one criticizing the religion and beliefs of others religion. None are equals. Mog asundhi. Elvino. Original message 5... Date: Sun, 08 May 2011 11:32:19 +0400 From: Gulf International Promotions gipsp...@eim.ae To: 'Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!' goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed? Message-ID: 006a01cc0d52$107d7ac0$ 31787040$@ae Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 A Humble request. This forum is being used by most folks to, debate, air grievances', argue, ridicule, insult, abuse, praise, applaud etc, etc. Can we PLEASE NOT discuss (negatively) or argue or ridicule our RELIGION on a public forum? If at all one does want to pursue the matter I suggest you do it by corresponding through your private emails. The POPE (past and present) - who is the head of our religion - has made a decision and we as Catholics should respect the decision even if we do not accept it (majority of the world does accept it) . You may debate about it, discus it,etc, etc but do it through your own private channels. Majority of the people that read this forum daily, have respect for the POPE and more so for our Religion. Let's not wash the dirty linen in public. Could the moderators of Goanet please draw a line to control certain posts? Most of us like to keep in touch with Goanet to know what is happening in our dear Goa and anything relevant to the place. Private feuds and discussions should be discussed on private mediums of correspondence. This is only a humble request.. God Bless you all. Thanks R Fernandes -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of Roland Francis Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 6:44 PM To: 'Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!' Subject: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed? Fr Ivo, This very man who is now beatified and whom you so effusively praise, played the main role in the cover-up of the church's massive child abuse scandals. The word 'abuse' is mild and misleading. It should really be called child rape and destruction of lives but that is a digression. Allegations that the late pontiff blocked an inquiry into a paedophile cardinal, promoted senior church figures despite accusations that they had molested boys and covered up innumerable cases of abuse during his 26-year papacy have cast a cloud over his path to sainthood. The most serious claims are related to Cardinal Hans Hermann Groer, an Austrian friend of John Paul?s who abused an estimated 2,000 boys over decades but never faced any sanction from Rome. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger ? who became Pope Benedict ? had tried to investigate the abuses as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, according to Sch?nborn. But his efforts had been blocked by ?the Vatican?, an apparent reference to John Paul. Stanislaw Obirek, a Polish theologian and a former Jesuit priest, said: ?I believe John Paul is the key person responsible for the cover-up of abuse cases because most of it occurred during his papacy. How can someone who is to blame for this be beatified?? The paragraphs above and further sordid details of some of JP II's doings are from a London's Sunday Times article: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article7086738.ece Better to choose some other hero, Fr Ivo. Roland. Toronto. BLESSED JOHN PAUL II * IVO DA CONCEI??O SOUZA (Marg?o) ?Santo Subito! (Soon a Saint)? were the words to be read on several plackards on the day of the death itself of Pope John Paul II. They were the wish of the people who admired and loved him, in particular the youth. Today he is Blessed. He is really ?The Great?. He is simply universal. John Paul II has left a rich legacy to the Church of tomorrow, to the society and to humanity. Pope Benedict XVI beatified him on May 1, 2011. When I heard about the novel of Morris West, Shoes of Fisherman, as a student, I was eager to see a Pope of such a calibre, during my lifetime, and succeeded. John Paul II has become a catalyst in the world history. The Pope has brought out the Gospel message and its values to the socio-political arena, to everyday life, to the man in the street. Karol J?zef Wojtyla was a bright student, a good sportsman, an excellent actor, a strong worker, an excellent Professor of Philosophy, a good educationist, an honest diplomat, a true statesman, a holy priest, a good shepherd, an excellent bishop, a saintly Pope. He was simply great!
[Goanet] Invitation for Goan Convention July 6-8, 2012 in Detroit
FYI... Dear Friends, The 11th biennial Goan Convention is scheduled to be held in Metropolitan Detroit from July 6-8, 2012. The convention is planned to be like a family vacation, with fun filled activities for the whole family. We are leveraging the cultural and professional diversity of this great American city to create an enjoyable experience. The Motown is the home to the auto giants: General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. Less than an hour away in Ann Arbor is the University of Michigan, one of the finest universities in the country. Greektown is the entertainment hub with three casino hotels. The region fields professional teams in baseball, football, basketball, and ice hockey. We are hoping that Goenkars from cities within driving distances such as Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Toronto as well as from the coasts and the south will attend the convention in large numbers. Please visit the convention website http://www.goanconvention2012.com/ Feel free to contact us at goan2...@gmail.com. Sincerely, Mahendra Kenkre
[Goanet] Song for the day.
Bobby Veehttp://www.youtube.com/artist?a=GxdCwVVULXem6HyvcZtZxMG9e-n0fI_Zfeature=watch_video_title - Go Away Little Girl (1963) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVcEOONDnSkfeature=grec_index -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
Re: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed?
Dear GoanettersMaking saints can be termed as saint bazaar or saint sale at a discount rate. Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 13:50:50 -0400 From: cola...@gmail.com To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: Re: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed? [1] R Fernandes:Can we PLEASE NOT discuss (negatively) or argue or ridicule our RELIGION on a public forum? ...have respect for the POPE and more so for our Religion. Let's not wash the dirty linen in public. Could the moderators of Goanet please draw a line to control certain posts? [2] Roland Francis wrote: Fr Ivo This very man who is now beatified and whom you so effusively praise, played the main role in the cover-up of the church's massive child abuse scandals. The word 'abuse' is mild and misleading. It should really be called child rape and destruction of lives but that is a digression. ALLEGATIONS that the late pontiff blocked an inquiry into a paedophile cardinal, promoted senior church figures despite accusations that they had molested boys and covered up innumerable cases of abuse during his 26-year papacy have cast ...The most serious claims are related to Cardinal Hans Hermann Groer, an Austrian friend of John Paul’s who ABUSED an estimated 2,000 boys over decades but never faced any sanction from Rome. Stanislaw Obirek, a Polish theologian and a FORMER Jesuit priest, said: “I believe John Paul is the key person responsible for the cover-up of abuse cases because most of it occurred during his papacy. How can someone who is to blame for this be beatified?” COMMENT: Dears, a: I disagree with R. Fernandes. Child Abuse is a serious crime. It should be exposed right out in the middleso that the known few are never again allowed again to cause the good priests to suffer the mistrust and suspicion. b: While I know that 'abusers' have infected many segments of life, and that one finds them among the 'guardians' of many faiths, I am happy that all the Catholic Church leaders (I personally know) have taken a firm 'zero tolerance' on such matters. I seriously doubt that this would have been possible if not for the exposure. c: Having said that, we all (possibly) know that the Catholic Church is a specific target for selective attack. It is perceived as being rich and has disturbed the status quo by helping the poor and educating them (esp in countries like India with its caste discrimination). d: I'd think a million times before accepting the word of a man/woman who has been dumped by a woman/man, a priest who has left the Church, or anyone who is upset that he/she cannot commit bigamy or cannot remarry in the church after stranding his/her first spouse and possibly the children. e: Until one knows ALL the possibly available facts and analyses them fairly and reasonably, all one will end up doing is a hatchet job replete with hate, obsession, ignorance and libel. f: On the basis of what I know of John Paul II's life, I applaud his Beatification. Having noted that, I'd say that there are many others in need of attention. g: Atheists, non-church-goers and those who are just plain negative ...may not understand this. jc
[Goanet] Fw: Creatures of the Earth
Creatures - Original Message - From: Nazar To: Florian Lobo Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 5:48 PM Subject: Creatures Hi Florian, Thanks for your unstinting and spontaneous response. Could you please post this message for maximum coverage on the net? Nazar. N O T I C E Creatures of the Earth is a hard-hitting play sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology. Its message is presented in theatrical dance-form by Hartman D'Souza and his troupe to high-light social issues that arise from indiscriminate mining activities in Goa. The play was recently presented in Kala Academy and has been taken around the State of Goa to alert all citizens about the wide-spread impending fall-out to our way of life, including the real choices we have to face in the village of Moira: namely Life with Water or Life With-Out Water. This programme is now brought to you by concerned citizens in collaboration with A.A. de Moira Club. Date: Friday 13th May 2011 Time: 5.30 p.m. Venue: A. A. de Moira Club. (Nazar da Silva)
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 4th Sunday of Easter
8-May-2011 Dear Friend, Are we enjoying life? Living it up? We may claim that we are having a good time! But often we yearn for more; we don't seem to be satisfied by the way we are living life. We keep trying one thing after another. We try to reach the top, and have wealth and power but still feel empty inside. Have we tried God? Jesus guarantees us the fullness of life through Him. Have a fulfilling weekend with Jesus! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections Fourth Sunday of Easter 'Jesus the gateway to fullness of life!' 15-May-2011 Acts 2: 14, 36-41; 1 Peter 2: 20-25; John 10: 1-10; In the first reading from the Acts Peter addresses the crowds after the first followers had experienced the coming of the Spirit. He boldly says, Let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified. His listeners are moved and ask what they need to do to be saved. Peter asks them to repent and believe in Jesus the only way to fullness of life. Peter's message is essentially the same as today's Gospel and responsorial psalm: The stone which the builders, the Sanhedrin and the other leaders - had rejected, had become the corner stone of the whole edifice of salvation. Showing the Way In San Salvador on March 24, 1980, an assassin killed Archbishop Oscar Romero with a single shot to the heart while he was saying Mass. Only a few minutes before, Archbishop Romero had finished a hope-filled homily in which he urged the people to serve one another. Since Archbishop Romero was demanding human rights for his people under oppression, he knew that his life was in danger. Still he persisted in speaking out against tyranny and for freedom. He once told newspapermen that even if his enemies killed him, he would rise again among his people. Today, good shepherds who lay down their lives are husbands and wives who can't do enough for each other to demonstrate their commitment to each other; parents who make countless sacrifices for the good of their children; teachers who spend untold hours instructing the weak students; doctors and nurses who work untiringly to show they care for their patients; employers who share profits with their workers; politicians who unselfishly promote the common good of their voters and parishioners who generously support their parish community. Albert Cylwicki in 'His Word Resounds' In the Gospel Jesus explains his role as the Risen One in a parable I am the gate. The words 'I am' are a claim to divine life. They echo the name of God revealed to Moses when he received his call to lead the Hebrew people out of Egypt to the Promised Land. As Jesus echoes that name there is an invitation to all to believe that He is God. He claims that he is the gate. There is no gate as such into the sheepfold. The shepherd acts as the gate. The sheep pass into the fold through his hands. He examines them, and tends to their bruises. When all are in he lies down across the entrance. No one can come in nor go out except over his body. He is their security. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. He concludes, I came that they may have life, and have it more abundantly. The risen Lord is calling us to the fullness of life. He is the only gate, the entrance to divine life. In the context of being the life-giver of his people he calls himself the Good Shepherd, who loves his sheep, takes care of them provides for their needs and leads them to rich pastures. Jesus is the only way to life. All other ways prove deceptive and short-lived. They may bring temporary pleasure but certainly no lasting happiness. Are we existing or living? Our Shepherd wants us to enjoy life, -a full life that is only possible in and through Him. The Sheepgate Like many devoted shepherds, Jesus is both the shepherd and the gate. I once heard a description of Middle Eastern sheepherding practices that ties these two images together. The sheepfold, especially one unattached to a larger settlement or dwelling, is a circular wall of stones, topped by barriers of briar. There is a small opening for the sheep to pass through. Once they are all in, instead of closing a hinged gate, the shepherd simply lies across the opening, so that nothing or no one can get through without going over his body first, without confronting or even killing him. This particular kind of shepherd literally makes himself into a barrier gate, a role that requires not only care but courage. If the marauders or predators are to get to the sheep, they will only do so over the dead body of the shepherd. When Jesus reveals that he is the gate of the sheepfold, he is not just suggesting that he is the unique way into safety or the only way out to pasture. He is saying that he will prevent our destruction by laying down his life. He has come to us that we may have life and have it abundantly. John Kavanaugh
Re: [Goanet] Pictures of dead Bin Laden won't be released....
When someone messes around with a formidable opponent such as the United States, they need to be well aware that they are dealing with the military apparatus of a nation, that is second to none. By hunting down bin Laden, the Americans proved a point - that they got the b*lls to find their enemies and send the dead men walking under the seas. In an interview with '60 minutes' last night, President Obama made it clear, that anybody who has sympathies with bin Laden, need to get their head examined. If one wants to know why I agree with the US president, please check my post published on GoaNet shortly after 9/11. Jim Fernandes. New York. --- On Sun, 5/8/11, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: From: Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca Subject: Re: [Goanet] Pictures of dead Bin Laden won't be released To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011, 11:07 PM Jim Fernandes wrote: If there was nobody around to perform power packed wailing, folks would hire professional wailers, who would belt out a performance for a little copa-chem and food. - Jim Fernandes, ... ... Osama bin Laden’s killing was cheered by flag-waving crowds near the White House and Ground Zero, and in sports arenas with shouts of “U-S-A, U-S-A.” Star sports columnist Cathal Kelly observed: “By American lights, it was an emotional, patriotic spectacle. To this outsider, it had an unseemly aspect. A celebration of death smacks of a barbecue held outside the gates to the gas chamber.” ... ... Mervyn1650Lobo
[Goanet] Ami Cuncol'kar!
Ami Cuncol'kar! Rogtan boroillam nanv amchem goemchea Itihasachea bookar, Rogot dillem ani Kaddlem Sotha mollar. Amkam bivon Kamplo Purtuguez Serkar, Ami cuncol'kar ! Ami cuncol'kar ! Zolmant ami henvchea adim,Chint'lo amcho tannim Fud'dar, Veta thoi Panchvo rong,nizache ami Xetkar. Xetam-bat'tam borum kad'lim,atam pavlleat amchea dongrar, Disa uzvaddak soimacher,sod'lo faar, Ami Cuncol'kar! Ami Cuncol'kar! Ganvchem amchea,Chintum tumchea,Otmeak Nam thaar, Ganeare Karkanne had'dun marl'le amchea Vorddear. Povitr ganvchem,povitr Udok,dusmananim kellem pid'dear, Zage tumche rite zalle,konn nam tumchea zagear. Ami Cuncol'kar! Ami Cuncol'kar! Joel Morais Cuncolim,Goa.
Re: [Goanet] Pictures of dead Bin Laden won't be released....
Common folks did not hire professional wailers; only bhattkar or landlords did. Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna, Goa Mob: 420979201 If there was nobody around to perform power packed wailing, folks would hire professional wailers, who would belt out a performance for a little copa-chem and food. Jim Fernandes. New York.
[Goanet] Films and civil society: Standing up against the easy response
Frederick Noronha wrote: But do the Bollywoods of the world deserve applause when they go about repeatedly and unrepentently painting The Other in crude stereotypes? If we treat them with Free Speech arguments, then why not also respect the right people have to indulge in blatant communal speech, racist talk or gender-based bigotry? - I think this debate is one of the most important debates, we will have in a free society. What is free speech and what is an infringement on one's right to respect? There are always two valid points of view. For me personally, when in doubt err on the side of free speech. But to take Frederick's argument further, where do we stop? If you can censor Bollywood, do we also censor the print media, the literary novelist, the internet blogger? There are tens of books that refer to Indian Christians as Chutney Marys, ayahs, drunk bakers. Do we ban them all? Top on that list would be Sir Richard Burton's classic, Goa and the Blue Mountains, followed closely by V S Naipaul. Secondly, does artistic interpretation create stereotypes or reflect it? Where do stereotypes arise from? Surely not from the pages of a writer. They arise in the whirlpool of human interaction. So do we ban society from creating stereotypes? I agree that stereotypes dehumanise people, but censorship and legislation is not always the correct way to counter them, but rather through re-education and assimilation. Thirdly, the writer has always used common stereotype to enhance characterization. Do you want to take that privilege away from the writer? To give an example of free speech, the word nig*er is banned on US screens but it is not banned when used by a character in a movie. The more important question is why must the writer not have the freedom to form characters exactly as he sees them? Where do we stop? What if the Bhatkars of Goa protest tomorrow that they are fed-up of tiatrists characterizing them as arrogant and mercenary? What if the bhaile of Goa stand in a queue outside tiatr halls demanding a ban on the tiatr, Aum Goenkar, tum konn? Fourthly, each society will rightfully decide the extent of free speech it is comfortable with. In the US, the word fu is banned on TV, in the UK (though generally bleeped) is not banned. In my experience, free speech has done far less harm in this world than repressed speech. The most handicapped societies are those that emerge from a tradition of repression. When we chip away at free speech, we undermine the very fundamentals of democracy. And I am surprised Frederick of all people should not get this. Best, Selma
Re: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed?
I agree with you that :Child Abuse is a serious crime. It should be exposed right out in the middleso that the known few are never again allowed again to cause the good priests to suffer the mistrust and suspicion. All I am saying is that we should NOT ridicule our Religion or The head of our Religion on a public forum. It will only provide fuel for the Atheists, non-church-goers and those who are just plain negative. Your paragraph G is very much true and says it all. R Fernandes -Original Message- From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org [mailto:goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org] On Behalf Of J. Colaco jc Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 9:51 PM To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! Subject: Re: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed? [1] R Fernandes:Can we PLEASE NOT discuss (negatively) or argue or ridicule our RELIGION on a public forum? ...have respect for the POPE and more so for our Religion. Let's not wash the dirty linen in public. Could the moderators of Goanet please draw a line to control certain posts? [2] Roland Francis wrote: Fr Ivo This very man who is now beatified and whom you so effusively praise, played the main role in the cover-up of the church's massive child abuse scandals. The word 'abuse' is mild and misleading. It should really be called child rape and destruction of lives but that is a digression. ALLEGATIONS that the late pontiff blocked an inquiry into a paedophile cardinal, promoted senior church figures despite accusations that they had molested boys and covered up innumerable cases of abuse during his 26-year papacy have cast ...The most serious claims are related to Cardinal Hans Hermann Groer, an Austrian friend of John Paul's who ABUSED an estimated 2,000 boys over decades but never faced any sanction from Rome. Stanislaw Obirek, a Polish theologian and a FORMER Jesuit priest, said: I believe John Paul is the key person responsible for the cover-up of abuse cases because most of it occurred during his papacy. How can someone who is to blame for this be beatified? COMMENT: Dears, a: I disagree with R. Fernandes. Child Abuse is a serious crime. It should be exposed right out in the middleso that the known few are never again allowed again to cause the good priests to suffer the mistrust and suspicion. b: While I know that 'abusers' have infected many segments of life, and that one finds them among the 'guardians' of many faiths, I am happy that all the Catholic Church leaders (I personally know) have taken a firm 'zero tolerance' on such matters. I seriously doubt that this would have been possible if not for the exposure. c: Having said that, we all (possibly) know that the Catholic Church is a specific target for selective attack. It is perceived as being rich and has disturbed the status quo by helping the poor and educating them (esp in countries like India with its caste discrimination). d: I'd think a million times before accepting the word of a man/woman who has been dumped by a woman/man, a priest who has left the Church, or anyone who is upset that he/she cannot commit bigamy or cannot remarry in the church after stranding his/her first spouse and possibly the children. e: Until one knows ALL the possibly available facts and analyses them fairly and reasonably, all one will end up doing is a hatchet job replete with hate, obsession, ignorance and libel. f: On the basis of what I know of John Paul II's life, I applaud his Beatification. Having noted that, I'd say that there are many others in need of attention. g: Atheists, non-church-goers and those who are just plain negative ...may not understand this. jc
[Goanet] Leave it in the hands of Parents
Leave it in the hands of Parents! Goemkar hanv Khas,Concanim Mhoji Bhas! With regard to the script,I am really not concerned about the script and at the same time,I have got nothing against Marathi.With regard to the future of my children,I will try my level best to get them educated in a English Medium School.I studied in a local,English medium Parish school but things are different now. I know what is best for my children.I really don't need any advise from so called experts.If there were so called experts in Goa,our Goa would not have been ruined and raped miserably. In plain,simple language,I wish to educate my children in a English medium school.I am aware of my culture,tradition and what I am supposed to do. Forget about the laws or acts,Everybody has the Right to chose the Medium of Education,It's common sense. Shashikala is a expired medicine and needs to be disposed off immediately Joel Morais P.O.Cuncolim, Bencleamvaddo, Salcette,Goa. mob - 9970561727
Re: [Goanet] Dum Maro Dum
The below-quoted para is from a previous post of mine In his Stray Thoughts, in the current issue of Goan Observer, Rajan Narayan has conveniently shielded himself by saying that it is public perception that Goa is a hedonistic paradise where both liquor and girls are available cheap. In the book, 60 Stray Thoughts, Rajan has proclaimed Goa to be a hedonistic paradise. But this time around, he attributes the hedonistic paradise tag to public perception. In the earlier para, he says, The film Dum Maro Dum only reflects the ground reality in Goa. Later on he blames the film for the denigration of Goa. == I came upon a startling statement by Rajan in the same book. In his November 6, 1995 Stray Thoughts, on page 158, he says...Even the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister have acknowledged that Goa is looked upon as another Pattaya, a land where the women are as cheap as the wine. Can someone let me know how what words these two worthies actually utter. Was Rane the CM and Dr. Willy the Deputy CM then? Eugene
Re: [Goanet] Pictures of dead Bin Laden won't be released....
On Mon, 09 May 2011 04:24:59 -0700, Jim Fernandes wrote : When someone messes around with a formidable opponent such as the United States, they need to be well aware that they are dealing with the military apparatus of a nation, that is second to none. By hunting down bin Laden, the Americans proved a point - that they got the b*lls to find their enemies and send the dead men walking under the seas…. COMMENT : It was suspected that Osama bin Laden was suffering from tuberculosis and was sick for the past five years or so. In all probabilities he died before the US even knew his whereabouts. The Pakistani government played good politics to bolster US aid in arms etc. Expect the world to believe that Pakistan could not detect intrusion of their airspace, that too for more than 300 km or so. US too is playing its politics with Obama taking credit, but go to the different websites, their own Americans are not believing this fake drama. See a recent picture of Osama bin Laden released by the US. He is frail, sickly and with a fully white beard: http://oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Picture%20News/WHEN-OSAMA-FACED-OBAMA/48078.html And see this picture of Osama shot in the forehead released by US on the day they claimed he was killed by US troops and featured in most news media. It is an old photograph with Osama having black hair and beard. It is so obvious that it is a photoshop image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/goaghantis/5703394262/in/photostream/ Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] Automatic Promotion in the Schools!
From: goanet-boun...@lists.goanet.org On Behalf Of Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão If one's main aim is to decorate their children with only degrees rather than a have wider knowledge of the world and knowledge that physics, general science, maths, biology, etc., teach that we see and use in daily life; then opposition can be labeled as conspiracy. **Today we need a lot of knowledge for our daily life. If all these subjects are not taught in the school, then we shall have illiterate citizens, whether they are physicians, lawyers or teachers. There is no need of Konkani nor of English, since our children speak at home and learn from their parents!... They will be able to go through easily till the end! I wish good luck to the Goan schools, under the guidance of the Education Minister! Regards. Fr.Ivo
Re: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed?
In a hypothetical situation in which my critics found themselves closely related to one of the thousands of boys abused and molested by a deviant priest, here is what they would have said, based on their posts: R Fernandes of Gulf International Promotions: All I am saying is that we should not ridicule our religion (for beatifying someone who protected the abuser). My comment: For the record I did not abuse any religion - I just bemoaned the action of beatifying JP II on account of his cover-up. Elvino Rodrigues: People who are criticizing the protectors of the abuse are all former Catholics who have converted to another sect. Let us ignore them. Joseph Fernandes: Saul of Tarsus (later St Paul) was also a great sinner. Who knows whether he may have also committed such a heinous crime against young men. But remember he was canonized. So why not John Paul II. Lino Dourado: Let us not look at the negative side of the situation. The priest in question is a great educator and is responsible for my young relative getting a first class in the SSC. So what if he abused him? And the cake goes to our Goanet Socrates Dr JC who in his paragraph (f) made the following famous comment: There are many others in need of attention. Words taken probably from the very mouth of the Cardinal in the Times article who is reported to have abused 2000 boys and who must have said those words after abusing the first 1000 boys, finding he had 1000 more to pay attention to OK JC before you fly off the handle I have in jest misquoted you. But only because it is appropriate. For the record, JC meant he supported JP II's beatification but that other candidates are equally deserving Roland Toronto. R Fernandes wrote: All I am saying is that we should NOT ridicule our Religion or The head of our Religion on a public forum. It will only provide fuel for the Atheists, non-church-goers and those who are just plain negative. Your paragraph G is very much true and says it all. JC wrote: f: On the basis of what I know of John Paul II's life, I applaud his Beatification. Having noted that, I'd say that there are many others in need of attention.
[Goanet] European clubs sell dreams to Indian footballers
European clubs sell dreams to Indian footballers By Abhishek Roy (15:12) New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Top European clubs are selling the Indians a football dream, promising them foreign trips and even playing for their teams. These clubs are going about announcing the opening up of talent hunt shops in India like fast food chains. Some see these big-ticket floor shops as pure business for the European clubs while others visualise a sea change in Indian football that is down in the doldrums right now. The exercise has been going on for close to three years with top European clubs, starting with German giants Bayern Munich. It was soon followed by Manchester United, Arsenal, Celtic and West Ham which went scouting for talent, and more so, a market, using FIFA chief Sepp Blatter's quotable quote India is a sleeping giant. Be it Arsenal Tata Tea Jaago Re Soccer Stars, Manchester United Premier Cup or Mahindra Youth Football Challenge in association with Celtic FC, the clubs are on an aggressive marketing drive in collaboration with top Indian corporates. For long, cricket, the country's number one obsession, was the priority for corporates, but now they have realised the popularity of football. India's FIFA World Cup viewership has shown a steady upward curve over the years. No wonder, the European big guns are on a recce, knowing fully well that India can be a sellers' market. Former Iranian star Jamshed Nasiri, a naturalised Indian having played for Kolkata clubs in the 1980s, is the project administrator of the Tata Tea Arsenal Soccer and calls the tie-up with European clubs a partnership for soccer development in the country. I see European clubs as partners in development. Till a few years ago, there was no interest in Indian football, but now European clubs have suddenly realised that there is talent here, Nasiri told IANS. Tomorrow they may even set up an academy here. India need infrastructure and if any overseas club sets up an academy here, nothing better than that, said Nasiri, who was a rage in the early 80s with East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting. But in India, land acquisition is controversial. Manchester United and Indian telecom giant Bharti had joined hands with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in 2008 in preparing a blueprint for a Rs.100-crore academy in Goa, but the project had to be shelved after the allocated land got into controversy. German club Bayern Munich has also shown interest in setting up an academy in West Bengal with the government promising land. But nothing has happened. Football analyst Shaji Prabhakaran, a former national team director, feels that instead of coming up with isolated projects, foreign clubs should work alongside AIFF. Every year these clubs come and select a group of boys and take them on a 10-15 days training stint to their state-of-the-art academies in Europe. The clubs get the hype, but what will a kid learn in 10 days? You have to keep a bunch a youngsters together and groom them for long, said Prabhakaran, who was the director of Vision India, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) development project. AIFF secretary general Kushal Das said the talent hunt programmes are nothing but marketing gimmicks by the overseas clubs. India is a big market for such clubs and I guess through these programmes they are trying to get a foothold in the lucrative Indian market, Das told IANS. Former India coach Englishman Bob Houghton, too, was critical of such programmes, saying they are an eyewash since no English club can sign an overseas player under the age of 16. If you think that a 12-year-old or a 13-year-old will go and play and get spotted by Manchester United, you are in a fool's paradise. A player should have played for India at 14 and then only can he apply for a work permit. But getting the work permit is not the issue. They can easily go to places like Leicester and Birmingham, where there is a huge concentration of Indians. But the Professional Football Association will oppose their recruitment on the ground that there are better players in England than the chosen Indians, he said. The Englishman was also critical of a corporate spending Rs.100-150 million for an exhibition match between Bayern Munich and Mohun Bagan in 2008. Overseas clubs are also trying to tap the Indian diaspora to find another Michael Chopra or Vikash Dhorasoo. Chelsea's Search for an Asian Star is one such programme in England and they have roped in Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan as their brand ambassador. (Abhishek Roy can be contacted at abhishek@ians.in)
[Goanet] Konkani Word A Day: Dovarnnem, dove corunc, dovim, dovo, dovornnem
Learn one (or more) Konkani word today: DOVARNNEM mound built to show the mileage of a road DOVORNNEM resting place for carriers, the mound of mileage being used to keep their loads on. * * * DOVE CORUNC to make white, to clean DOVIM f. washed-clothes DOVO, -i, -em, white DOVO ZAUNC to be white, to be clean [Source: Konkani-English Pocket Dictionary/Concanim-Inglez Dicionar. First published in 1930. Republished in 1991 and 1999 by the Asian Educational Services, Rs 195 in India.] FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org
[Goanet] ‘Your Goa 101’ Presentation in Toronto -- CORRECTION
‘Your Goa 101’ Presentation in Toronto The G.O.A. (Goan Overseas Association) Toronto’s first ever “Your Goa 101” presentation was attended by over 80 Goans in Toronto on Saturday, May 7, 2011. It was ably organized by Marcelina Dias, the Cultural Secretary of the G.O.A. Toronto. Marcelina Dias started the seminar with an introduction of the presentation and the objective behind it. The emcee and facilitator, Rachel Castelino introduced the presenters. Silviano Barbosa, author of the novel, “The Sixth Night” started the session by giving a brief overview of Goa’s history, geography, economy, people, culture, tourism and food. Mel D’Souza, author of the book, “Feasts, Feni and Firecrackers” focused on the assets of our rich heritage and defined the four characteristics of a Goan. This was followed by a Konkani lesson. The English phrases recited by Marcelina were translated by Serah Barbosa in Konkani and then repeated by the audience.This interaction was quite positive and exciting for the audience. A group song depicting the raising of the toast “Uddon Guelem” was sung in Konkani. Marcelina Dias gave a brief background of the origin of the Goan cuisine. The “Know Goa” Participants Presentation was quite impressive with the young Goans Michelle Dias and Rebecca Castelino, who described their own views about Goa, the land, the people and the environment from their recent Goan trip paid for by the Government of Goa. They showed a series of pictures taken in Goa to make their point. Their visits to the University of Goa, mining sites, Legislative Assembly, the beaches, National Parks, Goa Chitra, Bigfoot and other places were highlighted. There were a lot of questions and suggestions from the audience including from the representatives of I.G.O. regarding Goa, what NRIs could do to help Goa and where Goa was heading today. Recent books by Goan authors from Goa and Canada were on sale. A popular DVD “Goa, Pearl of the Orient” by Agostinho Da Cruz was played at the beginning of the seminar. There were a couple of stalls selling Goan sausages, pickles and other Goan foods. There were a lot of Goan crafts and artifacts on display.There was a raffle in aid of Goa Chitra. Renowned Canadian Goan architect Braz Menezes made an announcement of his upcoming “THE MATATA TRILOGY” based on life in Kenya. On the whole this presentation went a long way in terms of the audience participation and satisfaction in knowing a lot about Goa they did not know of. The audience which included some young people indicated that there was a need for continuing this type of discourse so more youth would be aware of their roots and heritage. Silviano Barbosa *** N.B. Sorry I mistyped the name of young Rebecca Castelino who worked very hard along with Michelle Dias, and replaced it with her sister's name Rachel Castelino in The Know Goa participants..paragraph in my original post.I sincerely regret the error. Rachel Castelino, her sister, was the emcee however. Thanks to all the overseas goanetters such as Rene Barreto and George Pinto for showing a lot of interest in the above programme and emailing me privately.By the way there was a sumptuous meal of pulau sorpotel and chick peas and also some Goan desserts such as mandoss and goddshem included in the meal and prepared by Mrs. Goes for this occasion. Silviano Barbosa http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PLO6YQ http://www.oocities.org/goa...@rogers.com/index.htm
[Goanet] Why is a Goan Pedro always a drunkard, asks filmmaker
Why is a Goan Pedro always a drunkard, asks filmmaker1 December 2010 08:50:06 GMT by IANS ( Leave a commenthttp://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/why-is-a-goan-pedro-always-a-drunkard-asks-filmmaker_100467799.html#comments ) Panaji, Dec 1 (IANS) A Goan filmmaker will now tap the doors of the archbishop, asking him to examine the stereotypical portrayal of Catholics in Bollywood cinema. Rajendra Talak, whose film “O Maria” was screened at the 41st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Tuesday, said that a special screening would be conducted for Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao, a religious leader of the Roman Catholic community in Goa, complaining about the portrayal of Goans in Hindi films as vain alcoholics. “Hindi films keep labelling a character (Pedro) in the movie as boozer and through that they are labelling all the Goans as drunkards. This is wrong. I want the archbishop to see this,” Talak said Wednesday. “I will be conducting a special screening for the archbishop, press, politicians, bureaucrats, everyone. Perhaps this is the first time that a Goan Catholic has been projected properly than as a drunkard like in most Hindi films,” Talak said. Talak’s film starring Shernaz Patel, Sulbha Arya and American actor Cory Goldberg deals with the subject of a sense of decadence seeping in Goa, afflicted by rampant, uncontrolled in-migration, drug abuse and rampant sale of land. “Why Pedro has to be a drunkard always? And why that Pedro has to be Goan Pedro only? Aren’t there Pedros in other states too?” Talak asked. Several Christian groups in the state have in the past dissented against the manner in which Hindi films had stereotyped the image of a Goan Catholic home, where women wear short skirts and men are beer, whisky or feni swilling alcoholics a la “Bobby”. More at : Why is a Goan Pedro always a drunkard, asks filmmakerhttp://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/why-is-a-goan-pedro-always-a-drunkard-asks-filmmaker_100467799.html#ixzz1LsdXHM2i http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/why-is-a-goan-pedro-always-a-drunkard-asks-filmmaker_100467799.html#ixzz1LsdXHM2i -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] India on Watch List of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF),
The report says: The activities of these groups, especially those with an extremist agenda or history of using violence against minorities, often negatively impact the status of religious freedom in the country. Many of these organizations exist under the banner of the Sangh Parivar, a 'family' of over 30 organizations that includes the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and the BJP. Sangh Parivar entities aggressively press for governmental policies to promote a Hindu nationalist agenda, and adhere in varying degrees to an ideology of Hindutva, which holds non-Hindus as foreign to India. This is the third consecutive year that India has been featured in the Watch List. Eugene
Re: [Goanet] Films and civil society: Standing up against the easy ...
Just this morning I was reading a review of Prof. Stanley Fish's new book, How to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One, and that suddenly reminded me of his book, There's No Such Thing As Free Speech, and it's a Good Thing, Too. The title of the book, if I remember correctly, is taken from an essay from this collection. I have always admired Prof. Fish's writings and some other academics and journalists who have written at length on the dimension of free speech and how it relates to modern society. In this age of political correctness, it is important how we write without offending the sensibilities of others. Political correctness does not matter in satirical writings or comedy acts. Stand-up comics, including the famous Indo-Canadian Russell Peters, often poke fun at ethnic people. Some liberties or license can be taken in certain writings, including screenplays. The outcry over N. Shivdas's poem, Cheddi, was unnecessary. Movies on Christ, including the Temptation of Christ, brought lot of criticism. Sikh movie makers have never depicted Guru Nanak on the screen. I talked once to a Sikh filmmaker who had made a documentary on the Sikh religion and he said that he dared not to have an actor play the role of Guru Nanak for fear that both he and the actor would be killed. I am not sure if any film shows an actor play the role of Prophet Mohammed. Fear of blasphemy as well as fear for life is what keeps filmmakers from not depicting Guru Nanak on the small or big screens. There were muted protests even against the play, Jesus Christ Superstar. The late Prof. George Mark Moraes, the doyen of Goan historians as well as a respected historian of Christianity, wrote a scathing piece on the play in one of the Indian newspapers when it was performed in Mumbai. I didn't agree with all his points but he did express his displeasure of creating a surperstar out of Jesus who, as we read in the Bible, led a simple life. (Sorry, Selma for bring Jesus into this debate because you care NOT to know Him ;-). There are hate laws in many countries. One of the oft-quoted remarks on free speech is that it does allow a person to shout fire in a cinema hall. I remember Mario Miranda's cartoon on the hijack phenomenon that hit the world after many cases of plane hijacking. His cartoon showed a cop drag a man by his collar for greeting his friend at the airport, Hi Jack. My request to those who are caught in this debate to read Fish's essay if they haven't yet done so. Eugene Correia Eugene Correia
Re: [Goanet] John Paul II - Blessed or Cursed?
(a) R. Fernandes (while agreeing that Child Abuse is a serious crime) wrote: .. we should NOT ridicule our Religion or The head of our Religion on a public forum. It will only provide fuel for the Atheists, non-church-goers and those who are just plain negative. (b) Roland Francis (after 'misquoting me in jest') wrote: For the record, JC meant he supported JP II's beatification but that other candidates are EQUALLY deserving. COMMENT: 1: I do not believe that anybody ridiculed either Catholicism or the Pope - in this thread. Criticism is not the same as ridicule. Criticism, however difficult to face, is always beneficial. Many progressive actions have resulted from criticism. 2: Atheists, non-church-goers and those who are just plain negative do not need fuel to be hyper-critical of the church or anything else. They have in-built (possibly) GAS batteries which do not need external recharging. 3: Roland Francis has mis-represented my position. I did not use the word EQUALLY in my previous post. To have done that, I would have had to evaluate the candidature of the other nominees. I have not done so. I'd say this (possibly again): Anytime one finds an obsessive and unreasonably virulent antagonism against (say) the Church, a particular priest or (as the case may be) Portugal or India, Try ask this question - even to one's own self: WHY is this person this obsessively virulent? Is there an antecedant issue (precursor) to this obsession? Did the person miss out on any personal benefit? practical examples: IF he was incarcerated by the Portuguese, was it because he was a conscientious objector or was it because he was a dacoit or a dangerous vandal ? If it is the case of an ex-priest, was it because he felt that the vows were too onerous or was it because he did not get his way to the top? If a specific priest is being targeted, was it because the priest was plain wrong or was it because the priest did not give a 'financial contract' to the friend? If the person claims to be an atheist, that is what he/she is. What makes his anti-religion tirade suspect is IF he selectively and obsessively slams a particular religion, and yet attends 'church services' (say) for 'social reasons'. I believe that it is a personal right to be whatever one wants to be.as long as one allows others their right to be what they want to be and do (provided, of course, that NO ONE ELSE is physically or otherwise endangered or harmed in the process). jc
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Goan spices -- from adding flavour to health-giving properties (Alda Figueiredo)
GOAN SPICES: FROM ADDING FLAVOUR TO HEALTH-GIVING PROPERTIES By Alda Figueiredo alda_juli...@yahoo.co.uk Delights of Goa is the new edition to my cookery book 'Fusion Flavours' which was published only in the UK in 2005. It was my ambition to publish this book in Goa, and this became a reality recently. To give a brief about this book. Delights of Goa covers 210 recipes from Africa, Asia and Europe and provides a fusion of many styles of cuisine but the Goan style a major influence. This book is simple and easy-to-follow instructions ensure success every time you attempt to cook a recipe from the book. Each recipe is tried and tested. There are dishes for all occasions, including starters, main courses of meat, fish, sea food, fresh vegetables, various salads, selected preserves, pickles and luscious desserts and cakes from three continents that I have lived in. My advice to anyone who has never cooked before is to try first an easy recipe before attempting difficult ones. In this book I have listed 15 different commonly used spices in curries (pg 13). Spices and seasoning perks recipes up. Spices are not only used to give flavour to curries, but each spice has its own health-giving properties. I will explain a few of them that I use in my cooking very liberally. In Indian and Goan recipes garlic is used a lot and also in this cookery book. Garlic was prized by Greeks, Romans and Egyptians for its health-giving properties. It is rich in minerals and is thought to strengthen the body against illness. It has antibacterial, antiviral and blood-clotting qualities, in other words it thins the blood. In the West garlic is not appreciated because of the powerful smell on the breath. Another spice I often use is Cinnamon. It is an aromatic, warm and sweet spice used in curries, desserts and cakes. It is also highly antiseptic and useful for a cold and flu remedy and can be used as a very effective mouth wash. There are other therapeutic properties such as it improves blood circulation and digestive system. Cumin is another popular spice used in curries a lot. It helps to improve digestive system. Another spice I used extensively is cloves. It has wonderfully warm and comforting spicy taste and aroma. When we use spices in our cooking we do not think of any nutritional value. In fact cloves have an amazing list of health benefits, including vitamin A and C and minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorous, sodium and potassium. In addition to the health benefits they have other therapeutic properties and they can be used for treating a variety of disorders e.g. toothache, mouth sores, for coughs and colds. Ginger, asafoetida and turmeric are all considered digestives and are therefore thrown into pots of beans or split peas or other pulses to fight of their hard-to-digest stubbornness. Food, music, love and life go hand in glove. If you love food you will love life and trying to cook a dish of any nationality is not a big issue, but a challenge. One important point I would like to stress is that eating healthy food is vital in this day-and-age, where refined and processed foods are the cause of modern ailments. In the West there is growing recognition that the way we eat is not good for our health. Generally we eat too much sugar, salt and fat and too little fibre. Measures for salt, fat and sugar in this book are given as guide amounts only. If you want to use less or no sugar, that is up to you. Most recipes call simply for margarine or oil. It is best to use unsaturated varieties such as corn, sunflower, soybean or vegetable oils. Coconut oil or ghee are saturated fats and normally best avoided as they can contribute to cholesterol build-up in the body. Incidentally, in the book I have added a special section for the preparation of ground spices, masala and pastes, which we use on daily basis. Ready-made spices are not fresh and can lose it flavour because they have been sitting on the shelves for some time. It is better to grind your own whole spices whenever you can. Firstly, you can be sure of the quality and contents and secondly, they will be fresher and tastier. Lastly you can save a lot of time and money by preparing in advance and storing them in dry and airtight jars. The true skill of any cooking is to learn to be flexible. The wonder of Goan or Indian cookery is its flexibility. In the beginning cooking can be apprehensive just like anything new we attempt first time. We should not be afraid if the results of the first and second attempt are not what you expect. Once you have had a few trial runs I am sure you will be inventing your own dishes and enjoy cooking with complete easy. I hope this book will open up a great deal of ideas for cooking and that you will
[Goanet] Talking Photos/Video : New hilly develpment at Bambolim (opp GMC)
Talking Photos/Video : New hilly develpment at Bambolim (opp GMC) Don't know if it Pvt or Govt Hill cutting going on.. No Public notice board on display Could it be a new school project (shifting of city schools?) or another mega project? http://youtu.be/pMlFX-rNMuo?hd=1 Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5704463656/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5704469940/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5703908901/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5703894647/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk39/5703900265/ now, watch a clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMlFX-rNMuo joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
