[Goanet] Congress on the defensive

[soter]

That's right Floriano.
Corruption exists because society is corrupt.
-Soter

Re: [Goanet] Who is a teacher???

[joelds]

Dr Falcao,
Your post about what a teacher MAKES is wonderful, informative, inspiring.
Thanks a lot.
Joel.

2011/8/9 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão 

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> From A School Principal's speech

[Goanet] Contac for Tony of Tidal Wave

[Agnelo Fernandes]

Hi,
Anyone on the net who can give me contact number for Tony of the band "Tidal 
Wave"?
Can even SMS it to me on 982 218 4371.
Thanks
Agnelo Fernandes

[Goanet] Sardar Jokes in Konkanni

[joseph fernandes]

2
Sardarank 2 bomb meule: 

Poilo
Sardar: chol he voron pulisek dium-ia.

Dusro
Sardar: anim rostearuch tantlo ek futtlo zalear...?

Poilo
Sardar: fott sangchi re, amkam ekuch meulolo mhunnon.

 

Sardar anim
Police:

Police:  "Tuka faleam socallim 5 vorancher gollar
choddoitele..."

Sardar:
"Ha Ha Ha Ha!" 

Police:  "Tum kiteak hanstai?"

Sardar:
"Kiteak anv socallim 9 horancher utt'tam."

 

Sardar ani Voiz

Sardar
voizak sangta: "Mhaka ek 'problem' assa..." 

Dr:
"Koslem...?" 

Sardar: "Anv uloitannam mhaka dusro mhonis distti poddonam..."

Dr: "Oxem kednam zata?" 

Sardar: "Aum phone-acher uloitannam."

 

 

Sardar anim
Hitler:

Hitler mhontta:, "mhoje sobdkoxant (dictitionary) 'IMPOSSIBLE' hem utor  nam." 

Sardar says: "Atam uloun-chintun koslo faido? Vikto ghetannam topassun
pollounk zai aslo..

 

 

Man:
"Sardarji tuka gormi lagtoch tum kitem kortai?"

Sardar: "Anv vochon A/c fuddeant bostam."

Man:
"Torui punn gormi lagta zalear?"

Sardar:
"Tednam anv A/c chalu kortam."

 

 

Magnnem: 

Ek sardar dispotto 2 horam magnnem kortalo: "He Vahe Guru mhoji 'lottery'
lagoi..." 

11 vorsam uprant
Vahe Guru distti poddlo anim ragan mhunntlem: "Ok'kol naslelea mhojea
puta, ek tori 'lottery' vikti ghe re..

 

 

1 sardar
rail-ichea potteancher nidlo.   

1 mhonis te vatten vetannam taka deklo anim oxem uloilo: "are pixea tum
osso nidlai tho... rail-gaddi eit tor tum moron vetolo..." 

Sardar: Moje
voilean viman (aeroplane) ghelam torui 
mhaka kainch zaunk nam... rail-gaddi mhonnttai ti kosli vost?

 

 

Porikxea
(exam)

(Bio practicals:) 

Topaspi: "Hea sukhnneanche paim (legs) bore baxen polle anim tea
sukhnneanchem nanv mhaka sang."

Sardar:
"Mhaka khobor nam." 

Topaspi: "Tum 'na-pass' (fail) zaloi. Tujem nanv kitem...?"


Sardar:
"Mhoje paim bore baxen polle anim tum mhojem nanv sang."

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joseph Fernandes

Mumbai



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[Goanet] Shantaram Naik condoles the death of Prof Verossimo Coutinho

[SHANTARAM NAIK]

Shantaram Naik condoles the death of Prof Verossimo Coutinho

Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. in a statement issued from New Delhi has said 
that with the sad demise of Prof Verossimo Coutinho, Goa has lost a 
great patriot, philosopher and thinker.


Mr Naik said his service in the memory of those great Gaoncars of 
Cuncolim who laid their lives fighting against Portuguese oppressors, 
will never be forgotten by the people of AVC (Assolna, Velhim, Cuncolim).


In fact, Prof Coutinho, who was initially recognized and a known figure 
in AVC, eventually became a well known figure in the entire State, Mr 
Naik said.


The only way we can pay tribute to this great man is by seeing to it 
that the Cuncolim Revolt of Independence is recognized by the Goa 
Government and eventually by the country, and further, by ensuring that 
the history of the Cuncolim revolt is included in the school text books, 
Mr Naik said.



SHANTARAM NAIK

Re: [Goanet] 'Reflections after the Global Goans Convention

[Mervyn Lobo]

Jason Keith Fernandes wrote:
Frankly, there was much in the organisation of the event that upset me. Badly 
organized at least on the first two days, and way too much kowtowing to the 
representative of the Indian State (i.e. Mr. E. Faleiro), especially by a 
member of the British Govt. (i.e. a local counsellor). I still fail to 
understand why. As in, the power equations that would allow for this to happen, 
just do not appear to me. Am stumped on that front.
-


Jason,
I think you hit the nail on the head here.

The problem Goa and Goans have, is a corrupt government. The very same Govt 
sponsors these conventions.


This is akin to Col. Qaddafi sponsoring a convention in London for the Libyans 
living there. 


Mervyn1723Lobo

Re: [Goanet] Off topic - Chinese agency downgrades U.S. credit rating

[Mervyn Lobo]

E DeSousa wrote:
Take a look at trade balance 
data.(http://dataweb.usitc.gov/scripts/cy_m3_run.asp)
The smart Chinese people would say: buy gold rather than US bonds, but then who 
would buy Chinese goods?
-

E DeSouza,
You provided a lot of links. Some of them could be interesting i.e. if they 
were used to show how you and me or anyone reading your email could benefit 
from the info. 


Personally, I feel that there is only one outcome to printing more and more 
money. The value of that currency falls.


All other charts, graphs, etc, become nothing more than a side show.


Mervyn1725Lobo

Re: [Goanet] Recipe for Moussaka :: from Alda Figueiredo

[Sister Mhs]

Very dear Anthony,  and Alda Figueiredo,
 I love this dish
Moussaka,  The recipe sounds delicious!
Thank you and your friend Alda for freely sharng.
Blessing God for you.   Lovingly,  Maxi
Beautiful twilight outside I will going for my walk now.  I could not go 
out earlier, too hot.  Thankfully,  Maxi




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[Goanet] From The Cradle of Konkani History -7

[Fausto Dcosta]

From the cradle of Konkani History_7
This is the seventh installment of our serialization of the biographical 
sketches of those meritorious veterans, who have been deliberately or 
otherwise denied a place in the book of History of Konkani in spite of 
having made an honest contribution in the field of Konkani.   We appeal to 
our readers to point out any lacunae that might have crept in our account of 
these veterans so that it could be corrected as well as invite the readers 
to send any further inputs so as to update the information. We would also be 
much obliged if any photographs of these revered personalities were handed 
over to us which could be published along with the acknowledgement of the 
person supplying the same.  (F. C.)
In this installment let me briefly recount the contribution to Konkani 
literature in Roman script of  two Mumbai Goans, Oslando de Souza and the 
late Manuel Alphonso. They are music wizards who also enriched the 
repertoire of Konkani folk songs.


Oslando de Souza 21.09.1930 -

Hailing from the Ararim ward of Saligao in Bardez, Oslando de Souza has made 
a considerable contribution to Konkani music.  He has showcased the 
traditional folk songs Mando and Dulpod as well as humorous songs which he 
sang and recorded on cassettes and Compact Discs.  They will forever remain 
as evidence of his great work.


Oslando recorded his first presentation, 'Poilo Pavs' on HMV in 1971.  The 
Mando 'Poilo Pavs' was his original composition which became very popular. 
Then in 1975 he presented his second work again on HMV.  This bore the title 
"New Konkani Hits" and included numbers which he had himself composed and 
set to music.


Then came the era of audio cassettes.   Between 1978 and 1991, he produced 
four cassettes of Mando-Dulpod, folk songs and traditional Konkani songs: 
'Soul of Goa' (1978), 'Goa Meu amor' (1981), 'Boas Festas' (1984) and 
'Nostalgia' (1991).  "Boas Festas" contains the traditional Goan 'Alvorada'. 
All these cassettes are now presented in the CD format as well.  The 
specialty of all these songs is that Oslando has taken immense pains to 
present them in their traditional style.
Apart from recording, Oslando presented several programmes of Konkani folk 
songs on All India Radio, Mumbai. Together with his orchestra 'Oslando & His 
Folklorists' he participated in such programmes as "All-India Folk Music 
Radio Festival" and "All-Asia Folk Music Radio Festival".   His group has 
also presented several programmes of folk songs and folk dances on Mumbai 
Doordarshan.  Oslando's most memorable TV show was the special presentation 
of "the Pick of the Week", a programme beamed by Doordarshan on 22nd 
December, 1986 exhibiting the artistic revival of the social graces and 
charm of the famous Goan Mando dance - performed with period costumes 
exactly as it was once danced by the Goan landed aristocracy some 100 years 
ago!


Oslando, with his orchesrtra,  has presented some live programmes on the 
Mumbai stage and contributed to Western music as a choral singer and as a 
conductor.   He is best known for his unrivalled male-voice singing quartet 
'The Minstrels'- which he led with distinction for over three decades!  As 
an English pop singer, he has presented the music cassettes, 'Family Fiesta' 
and 'Christmas Fever'.


Recently, Oslando has brought out a 336 page Music book in English, 'The 
Christian Goan Konkani Folk & Art Songs (A New Perspective)'.  This book is 
divided into three parts: Comprehensive information about the Music of Goan 
Catholics, several Mando and Dulpods together with their music scores and 
some 16 songs and hymns composed by himself together with their music 
scores.


Manuel Alphonso: 1904  - 1995

Manuel Alphonso alias M. Alphonso hailed from Seraulim, Salcete.   He was 
born at his maternal house in Chandor in 1904.  His initial schooling was at 
Seraulim parish school where he also learnt the solfejo and violin.
In 1919 he proceeded to Madras (now Chennai) where he began to play for 
movies.   That was the age of silent movies.  The movies were accompanied by 
musical scores which were to be played by musicians during the shows.  The 
music was very difficult to play as it required the musician to be fully 
conversant and adept with the staff notation.  Manuel, having the necessary 
acumen, became an expert in playing such music.  Later he shifted to Mumbai 
and was playing for silent movies at the Capitol Cinema.   After which he 
played for the "Bombay Symphony Orchestra".  But he lost this job when he 
had to go to Goa for some urgent work.  Upon his return to Mumbai, he served 
as the Choir Master of Holy Cross Church, Kurla.


By this time there was a boom in the Film Industry in Mumbai.  Consequently, 
he entered the Hindi Film Music circle.   He contributed music arrangements 
to some Hindi movies, although his name did not appear on the screen.


He was the Music Director of the Konkani Films "Sukhachem Sopon" and 
"Kor

[Goanet] Who is a teacher???

[Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão]

>From A School Principal's speech at a graduation..

He said: "Doctor wants his child to become a
doctor.

   
Engineer wants his child to become engineer..

   
Businessman wants his ward to become CEO.

   
BUT a teacher also wants his child to become one of them..

   
Nobody wants to become a teacher BY CHOICE" 

   Very sad but that's the truth.!!! 

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing
life.

One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with
education. He argued,

"What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided
his best option in life was to become a teacher?"

To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a
teacher, Bonnie.  Be honest. What
do you make?"

Teacher Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and
frankness replied: "You want to know what I make?"

(She paused for a second, then began...)

"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought
they could.

I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor
winner.

I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their
parents can't

Make them sit for 5 min. without an I Pod, Game Cube or
movie rental.

You want to know what I make?

(She paused again and looked at each and every person at the
table)

I make kids wonder.

I make them question.

I make them apologize and mean it.

I make them have respect and take responsibility for their
actions.

I teach them how to write and then I make them write.

Keyboarding isn't everything.

I make them read, read, read.

I make them show all their work in math.

They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.

I make my students from other countries learn everything
they need

To know about English while preserving their unique cultural
identity.

I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.

Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts
they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life

( Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)

Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing
money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because
they are ignorant. You want to know what I make?

I MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ALL YOUR LIVES, EDUCATING KIDS AND
PREPARING THEM TO BECOME CEO's, AND DOCTORS AND ENGINEERS..

What do you make Mr. CEO?

His jaw dropped; he went silent. 












  

[Goanet] inside/out book review

[dale luis menezes]

WORLD CLASS ‘INSIDE/OUT’

By

DALE LUIS MENEZES

Inside/Out: New Writings from Goa, edited by Helene Derkin Menezes and José 
Lourenço, when released a few months back, did grab a lot of headlines. Much of 
the publicity was due to the inclusion of an essay by the noted novelist and 
partly Goa-resident, Amitav Ghosh. According to an internet forum message, the 
book did well, as immediately after its launch, nearly 650 copies were sold. 
When a celebrity writer of the stature of Amitav Ghosh is associated with a 
book that is published from a place more known for matters and things other 
than literary, there is always a fear that the writings of the other 
contributors may not receive the attention they deserve.  But, I can assure 
you, nothing of that sort has happened here.

All the writers in this anthology are members of a diverse and vibrant group 
called the Goa Writers, launched in 2005. All were given a very vague and 
abstract theme: Inside Out, which they had to interpret in their own way. The 
result: a very beautiful and immensely satisfying collection of writings that 
we can all be very proud of. 

Like any good anthology, this book has an abundance of short stories, poems, 
memoirs, photographs and essays. Amongst them, Walking as Art is a free verse 
poem by Isabel de Santa Rita Vas which reminded me of Ogden Nash who is known 
for his free verse poetry. Isabel, like Nash, writes with a lot of wit and 
humour and at the same time gives us much to munch over. I am not someone who 
enjoys poetry but Isabel’s keen eye and deft words surely made me realize that 
walking is not just a simple act. There is a philosophy about walking and I 
found this extremely amazing. Similarly, Mario Coelho’s poem, written for 
children and peppered with lively and amazing characters, is also a treat to 
read.

The contributors in this book are Goans, expat Goans, non-Goans or foreigners. 
Most of them, after spending a childhood or sometime outside Goa have now made 
Goa their home. So, for many of these contributors, the interpretation of the 
abovementioned theme narrows down to writing about their memories or 
experiences in the land that they were formerly living in. 

There is an interesting essay penned by Vidhyadhar Gadgil. He first came to Goa 
as a teen along with a few friends and confesses to drinking as if there was no 
tomorrow during that particular holiday. Gadgil was domiciled in Goa before 
moving to Kathmandu. He discusses the dynamics of who is an ‘insider’ and who 
is an ‘outsider’. I find this interesting because Gadgil is giving a call to 
all Bhailes to come under an organization called Bhailyancho Saad (The Voice of 
the Outsiders) and gives them the slogan: Garv se kaho hum ghanti hain. On one 
hand he makes a case for the ‘outsiders’ while on the other hand he confesses 
to calling (not loudly) some bunch of smelly labourers on a bus “Bloody 
ghantis”, thus taking pleasure in ethnic and class superiority that only 
‘insiders’ can enjoy (according to him). Such a statement, I guess, reveals 
that not all non-native people can come under the all-encompassing identity of 
‘Outsiders’. There is definitely a dif
 ference amongst various ‘outsiders’ and a hierarchy by which the natives and 
the affluent and educated ‘outsiders’ try to keep the poor and powerless 
‘outsiders’ at the lowest levels of the access-to-valued-resources chain.

As a student of history, I always look forward to personal stories: the stories 
that our parents and grandparents tell us and which now the children put on 
paper. Veena Gomes-Patwardhan’s Granny’s Goa does exactly that. She tells us 
how her great grand-parents would travel all the way to Caranzalem so as to run 
a bakery there. Fatima da Silva Gracias tells a personal story as she tries to 
find out some facts about an old family photograph in The Unresolved Mystery of 
a Family Portrait.

Aimee Ginsburg’s One Still Here is an interesting tale of three Jewish women: 
herself, her grandmother and Catarina da Orta, the sister of Garcia da Orta who 
was burned at the stake, all linked together in different times and spaces.

Amitav Ghosh has written a small essay called Anthony Vaz. Anthony Vaz, we are 
told, had compiled a dictionary of nautical terms that would help the English 
officers to communicate with the native sailors. Ghosh writes about the 
importance of preserving such dictionaries, “With the vanishing of wind-powered 
merchant vessels, this entire apparatus (of words as well as things) has more 
or less disappeared from the face of the earth. This is precisely the values of 
books like Vaz’s: they give us a glimpse of a way of life that is now extinct. 
…I am convinced that there are many yet undiscovered manuscripts languishing in 
Goan houses. Let us hope that they will soon come to light.”

I am a big fan of the writings of Amitav Ghosh. Reading his many books and 
essays, I am always

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (9Aug11)

[alexyz fernandes]

***   Lost & Found   ***
   **  Goa Police  **

"Mrs Kamat your son is found...he had fallen in a Pot-Hole!"


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[Goanet] Daily Grook #1017

[Francis Rodrigues]

DAILY GROOK #1017
=
CORN WARN
=
by Francis Rodrigues




women turn so scary 
if their feet get worn,
true hell hath no fury 
like a woman's corn!




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[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO to focus on the need for awareness on benefits of Breastfeeding

[Goa Desc]

--
Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO
the fortnightly discussion event since 1999
---

Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet,

We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO
on 12th August from 4pm. to 6pm.
at Goa Desc Resource Centre
No.11, Liberty Apartments,
Feira Alta, Mapusa.

TOPIC: Need for awareness on benefits of Breastfeeding.
SPEAKER:Open Discussion

We invite you to express your viewpoint
by attending the FRIDAY BALCAO.
If you cannot attend, then please send
your views and action plan suggestions
by email to goad...@gmail.com

best wishes,

Roland Martins
---
Don't miss out on the discussion. Information is power,
Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !!
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[Goanet] Goa news for August 9, 2011

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Q&A: PK Mukherjee, MD, Sesa Goa - Business Standard
isted Vedanta Resources, has bought 51 per cent stake in Western
Cluster Ltd, Liberia, for $90 million. With this, the company
has made its first overseas acquisition. ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFie4D8B2rh0NxJhZwtacxVMad8zQ&url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/qa-p-k-mukherjee-md-sesa-goa/445302/

*** Digambar Kamat's budget speech promises honoured - Times of
India
czxL7fJQa6cog
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGWUrkniZjls7K2kFOPTHIXuvO5Gg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Digambar-Kamats-budget-speech-promises-honoured/articleshow/9534919.cms

*** Tigers in Goa? Forest minister dodges queries - iNewsOne
rdI3BwXaLdoO9FBCTNmHMMNBw
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHeu_HaLOOcwGT3ZmVyGan1HXkJeQ&url=http://www.inewsone.com/2011/08/08/tigers-in-goa-forest-minister-dodges-queries/67555

*** Free of the old religion, it's great to be in Goa -
Washington Times
shington TimesGOA, India, August 6, 2011”Goa, India's
famous holiday destination, is an annual feature in our family's
summer vacation calendar since it's a short hop from the Gulf.
Westerners come to Goa mainly for its magnificent beaches, but
India also promotes ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEhrQuIasOnIPGPpS_BeugK6en8cw&url=http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/no-2-religion-yes-2-faith/2011/aug/8/free-old-religion-its-great-be-goa/

*** Cashew may now produce candy, non-alcoholic drinks - Times
of India
arvest laboratory," NP Singh, director, Indian council of
agricultural research (ICAR), Old Goa said. The technology is
already available and protocol for preparing non-alcoholic ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH6xmUCv3RIIVoXI1oubJ8MGV5nNA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Cashew-may-now-produce-candy-non-alcoholic-drinks/articleshow/9534879.cms

*** Only 33% groundwater used: Study - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: Barely 33% of Goa's total groundwater
resources are exploited, while the state also has "high
potential" areas for groundwater development, states a study.
Conducted jointly by the state water resources department and
the central groundwater ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGR6NtxmTZLFmPRiUAvc0I51hWSxA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Only-33-groundwater-used-Study/articleshow/9535214.cms

*** Knowledge village to give education system a boost - Times
of India
eartbreaking, poignant and nostalgic. The Lyceum building (high
court of Bombay at Goa today) on the banks of the River ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFmRqovfakYjMaCImgVA0h2tNlSfQ&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Knowledge-village-to-give-education-system-a-boost/articleshow/9534888.cms

*** Goans to get UIDs in 150 days - Times of India
igit identification number. That's the target set by the state
government to cover the entire state - 150 days to be precise -
under Aadhar, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF_vPzwM__xhvdftSNRlHrfqwi3_A&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goans-to-get-UIDs-in-150-days/articleshow/9534969.cms

*** Goa: 3 minor girls molested at Nagoa - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: Three minor girls were molested on Friday
morning in a government school premises at Nagoa in Bardez
taluka. The incident occurred at 7.45am when the students, aged
between 8 and 10, were waiting outside the school. "Classes were
to start at ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEuH_sk7dYpgnQe9cziT2hrs_Kq5Q&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-3-minor-girls-molested-at-Nagoa/articleshow/9535912.cms

*** Centre gives nod to divert 1798 ha Goa forest land for
mining - Times of India
mes of IndiaPANAJI: The central government has given its final
approval for the diversion of 1797.65 hectares of forest area in
Goa for mining activities under the Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980, in 48 cases during the period of January 1, 1980 to August
3, 2011, ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE0HqRXw41w41s24KqQFnrR8TGhzA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Centre-gives-nod-to-divert-1798-ha-Goa-forest-land-for-mining/articleshow/9534967.cms


Compiled by Goanet News Service
http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php

Re: [Goanet] Recipe for Moussaka :: from Alda Figueiredo

[suvarna roselet fonseca]

dear alda,
lovely receipe, dr. suvarna



From: Goanet Recipes


Recipe for Moussaka from Alda Figueiredo
alda_juli...@yahoo.co.uk

This recipe originates from Greece.  I created it after my
holiday to Athens in Greece and my family love it.  It is
delicious, wholesome and nutritious.  It is also a gluten
free dish. Greeks love to eat well and enjoy sun, sea and
fresh air. Their cooking has benefited both from Eastern and
Western influences, giving an array of authentic flavours.



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Re: [Goanet] UK riots

[Cip Fernandes]

Riot is getting from bad to worse. It is spreading all over London and beyound 
including Birmigham. There is complete lawlessness. These riots are carried by 
mindless young looters (having no stake in society and nothing to loose) 
looting shops & supermarkets as well as setting fires for innocent peoples 
homes. Police are almost doing nothing. Most London stations are closed.. 

PM, Mayor are enjoying holidays abroad..

Cip Fernandes
London

- Original Message -
From: Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا 

To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" 
Cc: 
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2011 7:21 PM
Subject: [Goanet] UK riots

Herald's headline today, covering two-thirds of the top of Page 1, read:
Shooting of youth sparks UK riots. 26 officers injured, 42 people taken into
custody...

QUESTION: Anyone in those areas could let us know what's happening in
Tottenham, etc? Any Goans affected?
--
FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org
Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha

[Goanet] Acid Attack on Tiatrist Brian Fernandes?

[JoeGoaUk]

Acid Attack on Tiatrist Brian Fernandes?

Well,  to start with, let me clarify that the Victim is not the same as our
 popular Com. Brian Fernandes.

There was a huge confusion or mix-up on the subject matter.
I was surprised to get number of queries on this and even more surprised to 
personally witness the situation at Kala Academy tiatr ‘ Public’ this evening 
8/8/11. 
Some even phoned Peter de Benaulim,  the father of Com. Brian.

As for me, I found out (through various news reports ) ...
 
different newspapers different reportings
News was all over the net channels etc
 
News papers should keep us updated possibly with the Victim's pic
and to clear up the confusion caused ..
...
 
Pl visit blog here for more (pics etc)

http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.com/2011/08/acid-attack-on-tiatrist-brian-fernandes.html

or
http://joegoauk-konkani-tiatr-vcds-films.blogspot.com/
 
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

[Goanet] UK riots

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا]

Herald's headline today, covering two-thirds of the top of Page 1, read:
Shooting of youth sparks UK riots. 26 officers injured, 42 people taken into
custody...

QUESTION: Anyone in those areas could let us know what's happening in
Tottenham, etc? Any Goans affected?
--
FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org
Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha

Re: [Goanet] Gabe's response to 'Reflections after the Global Goans Convention

[Santosh Helekar]

--- On Mon, 8/8/11, Jason Keith Fernandes  wrote:
>
> The agenda of the Indian State exists, whether we like it or not. 
> 

Which Goan Indian citizen does not like the agenda of the Indian state? It 
looks like Jason Keith wanted only his agenda, whatever it is, and only his 
revisionist perspective to have been represented at this convention. Did 
someone say that he was impartial? That must be the joke of the day on Goanet.

Cheers,

Santosh

[Goanet] QUERY: Air freight, Goa to Europe

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا]

Could anyone suggest a good, reasonably priced service for air-freight to be
sent from Goa to Europe? I've tried First Flight, and the Indian Posts. Do
you know of any other service you'd recommend? Many thanks in advance. FN
--
FN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 f...@goa-india.org
Saligao Goa IN http://fn.goa-india.org Skype: fredericknoronha

[Goanet] Goa: Education in corruption and apathy

[Cip Fernandes]

Education in corruption and apathy
 
Poor quality maintenance work and a dilapidated building are giving a nightmare 
to students, not their syllabus. The inundated classrooms and corridors are a 
telling sign of quality of education in Goa. Building schools is one aspect in 
the promotion of literacy, but making those structures safe and amenable to 
pursue education is quite another task altogether. In once such case, the 
condition of the Government High School (GHS) at Kalay-Sanguem has deteriorated 
to such an extent that almost all classrooms are submerged and students are 
forced to study in water-logged classrooms. Parents of students studying at the 
GHS Kalay have bitterly complained about the poor condition of the school 
building. “The school building, constructed some 30 years ago to all classrooms 
and corridor,” complained a parent. [H]

Re: [Goanet] Gabe's response to 'Reflections after the Global Goans Convention

[lyrawmn]

 Fernandes >

 
COMMENT:
In this age of digital media, we are all creating "digital 
media" [http://mediactive.com/2010/09/06/whos-a-journalist-does-that-matter/ ]
be it as spin doktors, shills, propagandists, image strategists, whatever.  
And possibly in need of guidelines.  
Happily, the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of  Ethics works well. 
 [http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp   and pasted below].
And no, it was not obvious to me that you were sponsored panelist; prior 
disclosure is necessary.
Best.
I. Nunes
lyra...@yahoo.com
* 
""    ** Seek Truth and Report It.
Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and 
interpreting information.

Journalists should:
— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid 
inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.
— Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the opportunity to 
respond to allegations of wrongdoing.
— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much 
information as possible on sources' reliability.
— Always question sources’ motives before promising anonymity. Clarify 
conditions attached to any promise made in exchange for information. Keep 
promises.
— Make certain that headlines, news teases and promotional material, photos, 
video, audio, graphics, sound bites and quotations do not misrepresent. They 
should not oversimplify or highlight incidents out of context.
— Never distort the content of news photos or video. Image enhancement for 
technical clarity is always permissible. Label montages and photo illustrations.
— Avoid misleading re-enactments or staged news events. If re-enactment is 
necessary to tell a story, label it.
— Avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information 
except when traditional open methods will not yield information vital to the 
public. Use of such methods should be explained as part of the story
— Never plagiarize.
— Tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience boldly, 
even when it is unpopular to do so.
— Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.
— Avoid stereotyping by race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, geography, 
sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance or social status.
— Support the open exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.
— Give voice to the voiceless; official and unofficial sources of information 
can be equally valid.
— Distinguish between advocacy and news reporting. Analysis and commentary 
should be labeled and not misrepresent fact or context.
— Distinguish news from advertising and shun hybrids that blur the lines 
between the two.
— Recognize a special obligation to ensure that the public's business is 
conducted in the open and that government records are open to inspection.
 
** Minimize Harm
Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings 
deserving of respect.

Journalists should:
— Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use 
special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or 
subjects.
— Be sensitive when seeking or using interviews or photographs of those 
affected by tragedy or grief.
— Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or 
discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.
— Recognize that private people have a greater right to control information 
about themselves than do public officials and others who seek power, influence 
or attention. Only an overriding public need can justify intrusion into 
anyone’s privacy.
— Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity.
— Be cautious about identifying juvenile suspects or victims of sex crimes.
— Be judicious about naming criminal suspects before the formal filing of 
charges.
— Balance a criminal suspect’s fair trial rights with the public’s right to be 
informed.
 
**   Act Independently
Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than the 
public's right to know.

Journalists should:
—Avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived.
— Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or 
damage credibility.
— Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and shun 
secondary employment, political involvement, public office and service in 
community organizations if they compromise journalistic integrity.
— Disclose unavoidable conflicts.
— Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.
— Deny favored treatment to advertisers and special interests and resist their 
pressure to influence news coverage.
— Be wary of sources offering information for favors or money; avoid bidding 
for news.
**   Be Accountable
Journalists are accountable to their readers, listeners, viewers and each other.

Journalists should:
— Clarify and explain news coverage and invite d

Re: [Goanet] I Love Goa love songs

[Gabe Menezes]

On 8 August 2011 05:50, MD  wrote:

> GIPIT MOG VERSIONS
>
> *Gupit Môg Burgeaponacho*
>
> *Secret love of our childhood*
>
> * *
>
>
> *MD*
>

My dear MD,

Thank you muchly for your recently started initiative; hope you have oodles
of noodles to go, your take not mine, if not do one for the day?

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] Gabe's response to 'Reflections after the Global Goans Convention

[Gabe Menezes]

On 8 August 2011 09:20, Jason Keith Fernandes
wrote:

> Dear Gabe,
>
> Please find my responses, perhaps woefully inadequate, below...
>
>
> Stay well,
>
> thank you for your questions.
>
>
> Jason
>

Dear Jason,

Thank you too, for your straightforwardness.

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] Global Goans Convention - clarification

[Gabe Menezes]

On 8 August 2011 11:37, Jason Keith Fernandes
wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> In my last response to Gabe Menezes, I wrote...
>
>
> Mea Maxima Culpa.
> Forgive me.
>
> I especially put out this apology, given that I was deeply touched by the
> hospitality that was afforded by the members of the GOA, that was
> spontaneous and unstinting, and would hate that they felt dismissed by my
> badly phrased comments.
>
> Jason
>
> --
>
COMMENT: Oops a Daisy! What you had written originally sheds much light, so
no sweat. If the N.R.I. directly sponsored the main speakers, there was more
in the kitty for the local hosts at their disposal - more than likely your
sponsorship came out of the funds given to the local party, by the Govt. of
Goa, which could have been several thousands of Pounds.

Again, for me, your reply was most refreshing albeit with the apologetic
correction.

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] What is a bribe?

[Cip Fernandes]

Navelim families get Rs1K surprise from Churchill
 
 
The wards of Moddi and Mandop in Navelim village on Saturday played host to PWD 
minister and Navelim MLA Churchill Alemao who sought to strengthen his voter 
base there. He surprised each of the 97 families of Modi with 1,000 to help 
them prepare for Eid. He told STOI, "I have done no wrong. It is only an Eid 
gift for the families." Alemao also announced that he would speak to the chief 
minister and try and give 50 sq m of land to the needy under the 20-point 
programme. Earlier, Alemao along with engineers from the electricity, public 
works and water supply departments looked into the civic grievances of the 
villagers. [TOI]

[Goanet] Goa: Liquor sale hit

[Cip Fernandes]

 Liquor sale hit as devout observe Shravan (for Hindus), Ramzan (for Muslims)
 
Shravan, the auspicious month according to Hindu calendar, is a time for people 
to take a break from the hectic habits of normal day-to-day life. Coming just 
before the Ganesh Chaturthi, this month-long period sees people from the 
majority community generally opting to strictly adhere to a vegetarian diet and 
cut out their consumption of liquor. However, a visit to a few outlets serving 
the liquid has shown a mixed response to this normal practice. “Liquor business 
has certainly gone down by almost 30 to 40 per cent. On the whole, generally 
the business has gone down,” says Mr Barnabe Sapeco, owner of a popular 
restaurant in the city ‘Sagar’. “Lots of people have stopped eating non 
vegetarian foods and drinks.” [NT]

[Goanet] I Love Goa love songs

[MD]

GIPIT MOG VERSIONS

*Gupit Môg Burgeaponacho*

*Secret love of our childhood*

* *

Type: Mando

Source: J.A.A. Fernandes, vulgo: André Xett (1884-1980). Album Cantarancho.
Song No. 44.

Bogtavaddo, Chorão

Lyrics and Music:

Date:

Musical form: Ternary

Literary form: Monologue

Published 28.04.1953. Printed by the Codialbail Press, Mangalore, Karnataka

Translated by António Vicente de Noronha (1895-1982), Pandavaddo, Chorão,
July 1981

* *

Gupit môg burgeaponãcho,

*Secret love of (our) childhood,*

Devan amcam nirmilolo.

*Which God had destined for us.*

Atam zalom ãum eklo,

*I am now alone,*

Êkôt zaun tujo, môg doxim zalo.

*Let your engagement *(ekot)* take place, our love is separated.*

Ugddas eta maka tujeam utrancho.

*I remember your words.*



Chusmo/ *Refrain:*

Burgueaponnãnchea suka,

*The joy of my youth, *

Ekloch dovorloi maca,

*You have left me (male) alone,*

Coxem putvolem tuka,

*How did you deem it worthy,*

Sandunc maca.

*To forsake me.*



Cazar zaunchê adim moga,

*Before getting married, my dear,*

Dônuim chitti darleleô maca.

*You sent two letters to me.*

Chitti vachunchea vella,

*While reading those letters,*

Rod’dunc eta, calliz fapsota.

*I feel to weep, my heart suffocates.*

Aichean sõvnsar naca dista. (Chusmo)

*From now on I do not feel like living in this world. (Refrain)*



Eksurponn mojêr ailem,

*Lonliness has come upon me,*

Devan maca nirmilolem.

*Destined to me by God.*

Dogam parveanchem zoddem,

*Like a pair of doves,*

Mogan bountalem, calliz gô amchem,

*Our heart was (hearts were) moving about in love,*

Aiz thann separaru zallem. (Chusmo)

*From today onwards they are separated. (Refrain)*



*Gupit Môg Bhurgeaponnacho*

*Secret love of our childhood*

* *

Type: Mando

Source: Lourdinho Barreto. Goemchem Git. Pustok 1, pg. 6-7

Lyrics and Music:

Date:

Musical form: Ternary

Literary form: Monologue

Published 15.08.82. Printed by Pedro Barreto, Panaji

Translated by Lourenço de Noronha, Vienna, 22.04. 2001



Gupit môg bhurgeponnacho.

*Secret love of our childhood.*

Devan amkam nirmilolo.

*Destined for us by God.*

Atam zalom hanv eklo.

*I am now alone.*

Ekvott zaun tuzo,

*After having been with you,*

Môg doxim zalo,

*Our love has been torn apart.*

Ugddas ieta mhaka tujea utrancho.

*I remember your words.*



Chusmo/ *Refrain:*

Burgeponnachea sukha,

*You, the happiness of my youth,*

Ekloch dovorloi mhaka.

*You left me (male) alone.*

Koxem puttvolem tuka,

*How did you conceive it,*

Sanddcheak maca.

*To forsake me.*



Cazar zaumchê adim moga,

*Before getting married, my dear,*

Don, tin, chitti boroil’leo mhaka.

*I had sent two, three letters to you.*

Chitti vachumchea vella,**

*When I read these letters,*

Roddunk(u) ieta,

*I feel to cry, *

Kalliz fapsota,

*My heart suffocates,*

Anik sounsar naka dista. (Chusmo)

*I feel that I do not want to live in this world anymore. (Refrain)*



Eksurponn mhojer(u) ailem,

*Lonliness has come upon me,*

Devan mhaka formailolem.

*Destined for me by God.*

Dogam parianchem zoddem,

*Like a pair of two doves,*

Mogan bhonvtalem.

*We were living in love.*

Kalliz gô amchem,

*Our hearts,*

Aiz thaun separar(u) zalem. (Chusmo)

*From today onwards  are separated. (Refrain)*

* *

*Gupit Nirmoll Môg Amcho*

*Our secret unblemished love*



Type: Mando

Source: J.A.A. Fernandes, vulgo: André Xett (1884-1980). Manuscript 1971.

Song No. 21. Bogtavaddo, Chorão

Lyrics and Music: Probably from Divar, Ilhas

Date: Before 1967

Musical form: Ternary

Literary form: Monologue

Translated by Olivinho Gomes (1943-). University of Goa, 2001

* *

Gupit nirmol mô(o)g amcho,

*Our secret unblemished love*

Gutan amim sambaulolo,

*We should safeguard with care,*

Suspeit naslo amcho rê conanco,

*Nobody suspected our relationship,*

Derepent porgoto zalo.

*Of a sudden it came to public notice.*

* *

Chusmo/ *Refrain:*

Atam upai nam rê coslo,

*I could not get an opportunity,*

Kiteac soglo sounsar porgot zalo.

*For the news had been made public.*



Oportunidade meonastanam maca,

*I could not get an opportunity,*

Mojea gopant geuncheac tuka,

*To take you into my embrace,*

Paimaim ossoi geulolim tea disa,

*When my parents had gone for an outing,*

Amcho môg selar kelo manca.

*We sealed our love, my jewel.*



Chusmo/ *Refrain:*

Chintunc naslolem goddot mun oslem,

*We never thought it would happen this way,*

Rocdench Devan porgott kelem amchem.

*Soon God proclaimed our love to everyone.*



Vaddeant dusrem tujem ghoro,

*In the village ward, yours is the second house,*

Divadêchea dondra socolo,

*At the base of the Divar hills,*

* *

Atam coxem dacoitoloi tonddo,

*What face will you show now,*

Tuje soirik kelole okleco.

*To the bride who has been arranged for you.*

* *

Chusmo/ *Refrain:*

Gorvidad mainchi, suberbai paichi,

*Mother’s pride, father’s ignorance,*

Devan tuka adinch rê dacoili.

*God has demonstrated to you in advance.*

**

*MD*

[Goanet] Global Goans Convention - clarification

[Jason Keith Fernandes]

Dear All,

In my last response to Gabe Menezes, I wrote...

' Frankly, there was much in the organisation of the event that upset me.
Badly organized at least on the first two days...'

I deeply regret the phrasing given that it suggests that the entire
Convention was badly organized. This phrasing does deep disservice to the
organizers and the actually decent way in which the Convention was carried
out.

If anything, I was referring to the manner in which the time-management and
interactions with the audience were carried out. I continue to be somewhat
upset by this. Having said this however, I have to confess that I am holding
it to standards that are not necessarily universal, though I may see them as
important.

Mea Maxima Culpa.
Forgive me.

I especially put out this apology, given that I was deeply touched by the
hospitality that was afforded by the members of the GOA, that was
spontaneous and unstinting, and would hate that they felt dismissed by my
badly phrased comments.

Jason

-- 
-
Read my thoughts at www.dervishnotes.blogspot.com

For a successful revolution it is not enough that there is discontent. What
is required is a profound and thorough conviction of the justice, necessity
and importance of political and social rights.
(B R Ambedkar)

[Goanet] 3rd Death Anniversary - Joaquim Mariano Franco (Papa Hero)

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3rd Death Anniversary 
Joaquim Mariano Franco (Papa Hero) 


 
 
THIRD DEATH ANNIVERSARY
in loving memory of
Joaquim Mariano Franco (Papa Hero)
(Kuwait-Mapusa-Calangute)

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
love leaves a memory no one can steal" 
We say he is not dead he is just away
God bless your soul
We miss you so much specially your smile.
 
There will be an Eucharistic celeberation for the soul of our beloved PAPA on 
Thursday, 9th August 2011 at 7:45 a.m. 
at St. Alex Church - Calangute, Bardez - Goa followed by prayers and blessings 
at the grave.
 
Offered by:
his sorrowful wife Emerciana,
Son/Daughter-in-law: James / Jina Franco
Daughter/Son-in-law: Janette / Mario Fernandes
Grandchildren:  Jonathan, Calvin, Daniel & Dayna.
 
 
 
 


 


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LAST GASP:  Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer. 

[Goanet] Gabe's response to 'Reflections after the Global Goans Convention

[Jason Keith Fernandes]

Dear Gabe,

Please find my responses, perhaps woefully inadequate, below...

GABE RESPONSE: So what is your take? was it used wisely and carefully?

Jason response: Frankly, there was much in the organisation of the event
that upset me. Badly organized at least on the first two days, and way too
much kowtowing to the representative of the Indian State (i.e. Mr. E.
Faleiro), especially by a member of the British Govt. (i.e. a local
counsellor). I still fail to understand why. As in, the power equations that
would allow for this to happen, just do not appear to me. Am stumped on that
front.

Was it used wisely and carefully? If after all the effort the local
organising committee put in (and clearly it was much), they are still
accused of exclusion, allowing the same old INdian nationalist rhetoric to
play out, then I think their efforts were to a large part misappropriated,
which is sad.


GABE RESPONSE: I think the NRI Minister has stated on more than one occasion
that the aim of these Conventions is to bridge the gap between
NRGs and Goa. That Carmen Miranda was given time talk to air her grievances
w.r.t.rampant mining is on the plus side; even though it detracts from what
the Conventions main aim is.

Jason response: There are two partners in any  GGC, the Commission
(representing the INdian State) and the local organising committee. Should
there not be a parity between partners? No one partner can dictate terms
unilaterally. One partner may have one aim, the rest of us, must try to
supplement the contents of what the aims of the GGC will be. That was the
point of my post.


GABE COMMENT: I know you are  being impartial  but it would have been nice
to

> have declared that you were one of the panelists on the recently concluded
> Convention. Did you pay all your expenses or were you sponsored?
>
>
Jason response: The fact that I was a panelist Gabe, was obvious to all on
Goanet and the world. I could indicate whether I was sponsored or not, which
I will. Before I indicate this however, I should point out, that I write
these posts for the newspaper, and am often constrained for space. Not every
detail gets to print. I know its important, but I did not find the fact of
my being sponsored or not relevant to the arguments I was making. I did
however know that the issue would get raised.

My trip to and from the UK was sponsored by the local organizing committee,
not by the Commission for NRI Affairs. I took care of my accommodation while
in the UK, which was not the case for those speakers who had been sponsored
by the Commission.

Finally, I am glad you suggest that I am being impartial. i am indeed trying
to be impartial. More importantly however, I am trying to see if there is a
way for us not to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The agenda of the
Indian State exists, whether we like it or not. The question is, when we are
called to be partners in this project, can be ensure that it accomodates a
wider agenda, setting off unintended consequences?

Stay well,

thank you for your questions.


Jason

[Goanet] Song for the day

[Gabe Menezes]

 Chet 
Atkins
"Zing
Went The Strings Of My Heart"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wly2wCsppLs&feature=related
-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Letter from Portugal -- Culture Shock! (Jason Keith Fernandes)

[Gabe Menezes]

On 7 August 2011 23:40, Goanet Reader  wrote:

> SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011
> Letter from Portugal: Culture Shock!
>
> By Jason Keith Fernandes
> jason.k.fernan...@gmail.com
>
> Speaking somewhat flippantly, but not entirely unseriously,
> one of the lovely things about being Catholic is that it
> allows you to be at home in the world. You know that where
> ever you may go, no matter what the language spoken in the
> region, there is a set of people who move through the same
> motions as you when in community prayer.
>

RESPONSE: After taking Communion we kneel and remain so until after the host
Chalice is returned to the tabernacle - at least this is what we were taught
in Nairobi, Kenya.

I was informed that the Church in Medieval times was not only a place of
Worship but a place of gathering where matters were discussed and ideas
exchanged. We are somewhat blessed in the U.K. that although we have falling
numbers of Church goers, the Catholics seems to be holding up pretty well!

In Goa it seems to me that people attend Church services and as soon as they
come out they have no reservations about ethics or proper conduct - in fact
on the way to Church they will drop their garbage in front of your house!

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] A Goan Saint.

[Gabe Menezes]

On 7 August 2011 23:26, eric pinto  wrote:

> Not likely, not anytime soon.  We ought to proclaim the two padres
> 'people's saints.'  Facist groups like the Mormons and State Marxists create
> icons to be deified, and Franco's hitman, the Rev. Josemaria Escheverra did
> not have to wait long to be canonised.  He had founded the secretive cult
> that continues to flourish across the globe.  It has a small following of
> pathetic and hapless 'penitents' in India. eric.
>

COMMENT: Wrong spelling of the surname; here is a bit on the Society

http://www.josemariaescriva.info/


DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] GOAiNITIATIVES: Yogita's Plans for Learning Winter Kitchen Gardening in Goa

[Frederick Noronha]

-- Forwarded message --
From: Yogita Mehra 
Date: 8 August 2011 12:10

Hi,

Just wanted to share some of our plans for the coming 2011 winter
season, for those that may be interested in joining...

Our interactions with people involved in our programs over the last
year, have given us the sense that:

People are inspired and really want to do their own vegetable gardens
But, many who start out and try this face a steep learning curve and
several types of demoralising difficulties (especially in early stages
of planting)
Those who are very serious would like to have a deeper and more
detailed learning experience and some amount of mentor-ship/support in
their first season

While several people have had small and substantial success, we've
tried to design a set of learning options that will really and
practically help those who haven't.

These sessions will be held primarily at the ICG Dona Paula (about an
800-1000 sq mt garden) and possibly also at Chorao Island and
Taleigao.

So here is what we can provide Winter Vegetable Gardening Enthusiasts...

For those who are enthusiastic, but haven't an idea how to start, I
would suggest one of our 2-hour “Show and Tell” session (not much
technical stuff, just the bare basics)

For those who'd like to have more detailed learning sessions, the 4
hour “Hands On” sessions will be in ideal initiation

For those wanting a more advanced experience, we will have Full-day “A
Day in a Kitchen Garden” sessions (about 6-7 hours)

Lastly for those who asked for a more regular involvement, there will
be a full season, 12-week “Apprenticeship Program”

We will also be selling transplant-ready vegetable saplings for those
people that would like to do-it-themselves but had some bad luck with
germination (limited availability)

Winter vegetable organic seeds will be available for sale at Green
Essentials like in the past couple of seasons

If you’re in Goa this winter and interested in joining in, then get
registered early. We’ll get back to you with session details (dates,
prices, and final venues) once we have finalized them in September.

Please contact Yogita (99606-43245/2451360 and
yog...@greenessentials.in) if you're interested in signing up.

 Yogita

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[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 20th Sunday of the Year

[Jude Botelho]

7-Aug-2011

Dear Friend,

Whether we admit it or not we all live in our own little world, we tend to 
exclude others, while at the same time desiring to be included in exclusive 
groups. We think in terms of 'we' and 'they', we act on our prejudices. We are 
the 'good guys' and they are the bad ones! Obviously, we believe that God is on 
our side and not with them! Yet God is a God for all, with all, and is ever 
inclusive. He has no favourites for all his favoured ones! Have a joyful 
weekend finding God among all peoples!   Fr. Jude

Sunday Reflections: Twentieth Sunday-"Breaking down barriers, building 
bridges!" 14-Aug-2011
Isaiah 56: 1, 6-7            Romans 11: 13-15, 29-32            Matthew 15: 
21-28

In today's first reading from Isaiah, the prophet is writing to the Jews of his 
time, who were loosing some of their enthusiasm after their return from exile. 
They were becoming more and more prejudicial towards others. They considered 
themselves as the privileged ones and all the rest had to be excluded. Instead 
of building bridges of friendship they were erecting walls of prejudice as 
barriers to exclude others. Isaiah confronted his people's closed attitude and 
welcomed every one. He called God's house a house of prayer for all peoples. 
"The foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, .. them I will bring to my 
holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer, for my house will be 
called a house of prayer for all peoples.

All are Welcome!
One day, it seems, a certain curious person in heaven asked St. Peter "How many 
Hindus are in heaven?" Peter replied: "No Hindus". Then he asked: "How many 
Muslims?" "Not even one," replied Peter. The man was surprised. He said: "Oh, 
then, there are only Christians in heaven?" "No, there are no Christians in 
heaven either," replied Peter. "How Many Catholics?" "No, Catholics either." 
Then St. Peter said, "Heaven is not meant for any particular group of people. 
Here, there is no distinction between Hindus, Muslims or Christians for all are 
welcome in heaven." What else could St. Peter have said? Did not God tell his 
chosen people, referring to the temple in Jerusalem which was a symbol of 
heaven for them; "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."
Vima Dasan in 'His Word Lives'

In the Gospel we see Jesus withdrawing to the region of Tyre and Sidon to be 
away from the public gaze, to spend some quiet time with his disciples. But a 
woman who is from this 'pagan' area, desperate because her daughter is 
seriously ill, takes the chance of coming to this stranger, Jesus, for help. 
"Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." The 
response of Jesus seems to be rather strange; he did not say a word to her. 
When Jesus does speak to her he rejects her plea. "I was sent only to the lost 
sheep of the house of Israel." Even this rebuff does not dissuade the woman. 
She will not give up. "Lord, please help me." Again she meets with rejection 
from Jesus and the words he uses would be enough to take offense. "It is not 
right to take the food of children and throw it to the dogs." But the woman, 
instead of being offended by Jesus' remark is quick with her repartee: "Please, 
Lord, even the dogs eat the scraps that
 fall from the table of their masters." At this persistence Jesus is greatly 
touched. Her faith is so strong that indifference, rejection and apparent 
ridicule will not swerve her from her need to have her daughter cured by Jesus. 
"O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done as you wish." The woman's 
daughter was healed at that very moment, thanks to her loving concern for her 
daughter and her faith that would not give in.

Reaching Beyond
At all times and in most places there are people who find themselves on the 
edge, who do not quite belong, who do not get their share, who are deprived and 
in need. In our time, there are people like the homeless, the handicapped, the 
travellers, the uneducated are often marginalised. In Christ's time, the 
Canaanites were one of the marginalised groupings. As descendants of a pagan 
tribe, they were utterly despised by the Jews. So when a Caananite woman came 
to the true Jew, Christ, to heal her daughter, she knew that she was reaching 
across the great divide. The reception she got at first did not encourage her 
but she persevered. Somehow, she knew that he cared for her sick child. As we 
read in today's gospel, her trust was not misplaced and Christ cared for her 
daughter. In our time, the brave reach out for justice for the marginalised. 
They hope that under the current malaise of greed and grasping there is a 
Christ like generosity. May their courage
 on behalf of the needy, and their trust in the better off, always evoke a 
response worthy of followers of Christ.
Tom Clancy in 'Living the Word'

Do you want to believe?
In the book The Brothers Karamazov Dostoevski refers to an old woman whose 
spiritual health begins to deteriorate as