Re: [Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Sodiem
To Goanet - Mervyn-bab, Thank you for Cc'ing me. I would have missed your comments since my reading of Goanet tends to be sporadic these days. What I did not say on my blog is that every time I go to Sodiem/Maniem, I am overcome with a feeling of dread. It is one of the countably few, and fast diminishing, settings in Goa still left unmolested. It is a miracle that these vistas haven't yet been crapped on by some builder. But I fear that it is only a matter of time. Allow me one disagreement. Pace your observation below, the reason for these scenes being lost won't be Goa's movement into the 21st C. These scenes were lost in 1961 when India moved into Goa. r From: Mervyn Lobo To: Rajan P.Parrikar ; "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Sodiem Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: > One scene, many moods. > Sodiem is a tiny ward in the village of Siolim in north Goa. I explored this > luscious setting over a period of many months, photographing it in varied > conditions. > You may view the latest post at > http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2013/03/30/sodiem/ -- Folks, My congrats to Rajan. His pictures are usually close to perfection. A talented eye, combined with expensive technology can produce wonders. I have several pictures and video's of the same subjects in this set of pictures. More importantly, I have fond memories of the patto where these pictures were taken from. My fondest memories are sitting by the cross on the patto when I was eight years old, listening to my parents singing songs with their friends in the late evening while eating freshly made bhajias. The frogs sang the chorus in those days. The final and most important sound was that of the fully loaded with straw bullock cart slowing approaching with the rings of the bells that were hanging from the cow/bulls neck. The most adventurous part though, was walking home in the dark with a kerosene ponti or even with a candle lit in a half coconut shell. Other than that light, the night was perfectly black. Last year around this time, the patto crossing was in constant use by cars and buses throughout the evening and night. Apart from the noise, the vehicles also raised a lot of dust. The final straw, to me, came when a combined harvester from Kerela entered the fields to harvest the rice. As Goa moves into the 21st century, these scenes will be lost. Thankfully, someone is capturing them for our grandchildren. Mervyn
[Goanet] Parivartan Style: Jobless Goans now sedated with government dole?
Where have all the jobs in the industrial estates gone? One in every 14 Goans jobless April 1, 2013 Goa has highest unemployment rate. PANJIM: In a shocking revelation, official figures show that one in every 14 Goans is unemployed, putting the total number of jobless at about 1,13,277 as on January 31. Labour and Employment Minister Avertano Furtado said, that the number could be more as there are several youth who do not register with the Employment Exchange, while replying to a question tabled by Sankhali legislator Pramod Sawant. Number crunching by the government's Employment Exchange cuts a sorry figure with 69,296 unemployed registered in the North Goa Employment Exchange - situated in Panjim, and the rest registered in South Goa district. Gender-wise, male and females constitute 50:50 of the total unemployed. However, there are overwhelming more females unemployed in north Goa as compared to males, while in the south it is the converse. The north Goa Employment Exchange, has registered 44,648 unemployed females and 24,648 males. In south Goa, more males (31,991) are unemployed compared to females (11,990). http://www.heraldgoa.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/One-in-every-14-Goans-jobless/72629.html
[Goanet] Governor of Goa is no more 'His Excellency'!!!
Just as India Gandhi without much discussion overnight abolished the Kingship of Indian Kings. President Pranab Mukharjee too dropped the colonial title i.e. 'His Excellency' of all governors of states immediately after his swearing in as President of India. Following the directives, Mr. Bharat Vir Wanchoo, the governor of Goa too has dropped the 'His Excellency' title. Henceforth he can be called 'Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo' or 'Honorable Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo' or 'Rajyapal Bharat Vir Wanchoo'. Going little step ahead, when Indira Gandhi abolished Kingship, all so called 'Kings of India' overnight converted their palaces into 5 - 7 star hotels for their livelihood. Now let's see what happens to governors of various state of India! Though nothing is expect, because governorship in India is nothing but a '7 start retirement benefit' offered by ruling party to their loyalist. Read more at TOI, dated Sunday, 31st March 2013. U. G. Barad
Re: [Goanet] Roland Francis: The Goans of Poona - Stray Thoughts of a Toronto Goan
"Eddie Fernandes" FWD from Roland Francis: > Poona has had a very strong Goan connection for more than 150 years A few comments: Nice article, well written, excellent flow. From the script, it appears as though Roland has not actually experienced Poona for very long. Some addenda, if I may suggest: Goan connection with Poona - commenced about 225 years ago. Non-Goan Portuguese connection a few years earlier; Goan residential hubs besides Quarter Gate were in Camp between Dastur Meher Road and Bootee Street and in Wanowrie around St Patrick's Church (Cathedral for about 130+ years). There were many Goans in professions. I would have included Capt Renato Gracias AMC who, more than half a century, was the pillar of PGI (the Poona Goan Instutute). Also among the prominent Chemists: Poona Drug Stores (the Soares family from Aldona). The Martyris family is from neighbouring Nachinola. Among the other confectioners: Castellino and Fernandes families. Goans in Poona were/are mainly Catholic. The community was generally very well liked. I understand that the families also met frequently on Main Street (now Mahatma Gandhi Road) in the evenings and that Portuguese and Konkani were two languages which were often heard spoken in public. After the ' Nehru-Salazar troubles.' the Lingua switched to English with Portuguese and Konkani retreating indoors. One stroke of good fortune for the mainly Catholic Goans was the fact that the Rt Wing Hindu organisations kept low post MG's assassination by Godsethat is, until recently. jc BTW: as the crow flies, the distance between Bombay and Poona was circa 120km. Not very sure what it is now with the name changes.
[Goanet] Goa news for April 1, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Goa 'trip' will de-stress party leaders: Kamal Sharma - Hindustan Times tressing" exercise slated during upcoming Goa "trip", designed by the Shiromani Akali Dal ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHVXuFF1oJZTeyKs8zFocaxvDhS8Q&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Jalandhar/Goa-trip-will-de-stress-party-leaders-Kamal-Sharma/SP-Article1-1035128.aspx *** Zombie culture is fast evolving in India, says 'Go Goa Gone' director - IBNLive eport/A-big-monster-crush/articleshow/19301104.cms">‹A big monster crush http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHT1Dl0rPo2BCcXChDVW-k9JQto4A&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/zombie-culture-is-fast-evolving-in-india-says-go-goa-gone-director/382240-8-66.html *** 'Shigmo Festival' lures tourists to Goa - Newstrack India rowds-mark-Panaji-Shigmo/articleshow/19301060.cms">Colour, crowds mark Panaji Shigmo http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEqBiY80qz5ts2V0B-W40aMFdzDgw&url=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/03/31/157--Shigmo-Festival-lures-tourists-to-Goa.html *** After president Mukherjee, Goa governor too drops 'His Excellency' tag - IBNLive NLivePanaji: After President Pranab Mukherjee, Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo has also dropped the "His Excellency" honorific preceding his name for official purposes. The state government issued a circular earlier this week asking all government officials ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFbQPAx6umytnfdQcqEmgNUGehFvQ&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/after-president-mukherjee-goa-governor-too-drops-his-excellency-tag/382160-3-253.html *** Goa misses RTE deadline - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: From the time the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 was born, Goa's relationship with it has been troublesome. Right from the extended school hours to integration of Class V with the primary section, provisions of the RTE had parents and ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHqTq5B8MEsPlximK5EwXfvSdWV2g&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-misses-RTE-deadline/articleshow/19313439.cms *** Goa hikes entry tax for vehicles - Daijiworld.com angalore), 17 B and 4 A. A checkpost has been established near Polem bordering Goa.http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNH4I_LMcHIs7yYCS8EhGfTN2WD-3A&url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=168958 *** Large number of mutation cases pending in Goa - Times of India mes of IndiaPANAJI: The number of mutation cases pending in Goa is high. In North Goa there are a total of 13,329 mutation cases pending, with the highest number in Bardez taluka. In South Goa district 7,497 cases of mutation are pending. Deputy chief minister ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFVuFk_pzoJ-Tvfbxt3_hsmj3EnPg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Large-number-of-mutation-cases-pending-in-Goa/articleshow/19313564.cms *** In summer, 'desi' urrack beats beer in Goa - Deccan Herald ccan HeraldIn the coastal state of Goa known for cheap liquor, beer and whiskey take a backseat in summer months, till the onset of rains. "After rains, there is no pure urrack. We serve the drink brought right from the cashew plantation, unadulterated," said ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEnaD236EdvOu9yc4JkNDpFSqBLPA&url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/322880/in-summer-desi-urrack-beats.html *** One in every 14 Goans jobless - Herald Publications situated in Panjim, and the rest registered in South Goa district. Gender-wise, male and females ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEjNoSXgDN5Zg575oQU0Mr9XKnAjg&url=http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/One-in-every-14-Goans-jobless/72629.html *** Goa Seamen association appeals to govt against seafarers union - Times of India mes of India"Recently, NUSI has offered financial assistance to a broke shipping company in Mumbai but yet despite several appeals from the seafarer community in Goa, NUSI is not interested in giving assistance to retired seafarers in Goa, when in fact, it is ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEfzBTGwYBIaCGLS2GMYnKBNBBdZA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-Seamen-association-appeals-to-govt-against-seafarers-union/articleshow/19300915.cms Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] [Photo Blog by Rajan Parrikar] Sodiem
Rajan P. Parrikar wrote: > One scene, many moods. > Sodiem is a tiny ward in the village of Siolim in north Goa. I explored this > luscious setting over a period of many months, photographing it in varied > conditions. > You may view the latest post at > http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2013/03/30/sodiem/ -- Folks, My congrats to Rajan. His pictures are usually close to perfection. A talented eye, combined with expensive technology can produce wonders. I have several pictures and video's of the same subjects in this set of pictures. More importantly, I have fond memories of the patto where these pictures were taken from. My fondest memories are sitting by the cross on the patto when I was eight years old, listening to my parents singing songs with their friends in the late evening while eating freshly made bhajias. The frogs sang the chorus in those days. The final and most important sound was that of the fully loaded with straw bullock cart slowing approaching with the rings of the bells that were hanging from the cow/bulls neck. The most adventurous part though, was walking home in the dark with a kerosene ponti or even with a candle lit in a half coconut shell. Other than that light, the night was perfectly black. Last year around this time, the patto crossing was in constant use by cars and buses throughout the evening and night. Apart from the noise, the vehicles also raised a lot of dust. The final straw, to me, came when a combined harvester from Kerela entered the fields to harvest the rice. As Goa moves into the 21st century, these scenes will be lost. Thankfully, someone is capturing them for our grandchildren. Mervyn
[Goanet] Loss of your identity
After going through the second part of your message (appended below) I recollected the importance of a sentence, "When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do." Behaving this way, avoids unwanted conflicts or arguments that could arise along the way. In extreme cases, people who act otherwise usually ends up doing acts that are otherwise deemed as insulting or offensive to the country's practices and beliefs. And your present issue (see second part of your appended message) is exactly this! To take the side of nonresident Goan, some nonresident Goans might even confuse you asking "From where Goans inherited a 'custom' of 'wearing a suit' for weddings? To such persons, ask counter question 'Is it okay for you if bride-groom, his father and all other invitees to your family wedding in Goa comes in shorts and ties (or no ties?' And when you ask such counter questions they will fall in line with "When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do." Best regards, U. G. Barad On Thu, 28 Mar 2013 Ana Maria Fernandes amferns_n...@hotmail.com wrote: We goans are not beggars. Once at a wedding a goanese canadian came in short pant and tea shirt and as he knew us sat at our table. He was condemming goa right and left and praising his country canada . I had come for a wedding to enjoy and my husband who is a boli bala was listening to his gianns. I told him straight away. We are goans born and bred in Goa and know how to keep ourselve alive. We do not need you or your help. we have fields which will give us enough xhit koddi and sea where we will get our fish. When you do not come there will be peace. If you want to come enjoy our Goa as it is. My husband has come for a wedding wearing a suit and you have come with a short pant. You do not know to respect our customs
Re: [Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. Welcomes Pope washing women's feet.
Dolphy D'souza wrote: >Some Parishioners had complained to the Bishop about this and Fr. Hugh >Fonseca > was told by the concerned Bishop that washing of the Female House Workers was > against the Cannon Law and was directed to abandon such a move. --- Dolphy, The teachings of Jesus Christ can be condensed into one sentence i.e. love your neighbour as you love yourself. Those who have understood this, have caught the essence of Jesus. Those who have not, never will be true Christians. Secondly, Jesus hung around with tax collectors, prostitutes, fishermen, etc. He would have been the first person to wash the feet of house workers. Thankfully, Pope Francis is returning the church to the basic teachings of Jesus Christ. This Easter, say a prayer that he will live long enough to make real change in the Catholic Church. Mervyn
[Goanet] Matanhy wanted Navy to vacate Dabolim airport
Not only Matanhy wanted the Navy shifted from Dabolim and restore Dabolim to its civil stature, it is on record from his interviews and letter to the Navhind Times that he was against the coming up of Mopa airport also. Read the article here and the Comments: http://goaexpress.net/newsDetails.php?id=342 Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
[Goanet] PAKISTANI GOAN'S BID TO SEEK INDIAN CITIZENSHIP - COMMENTS
PAKISTANI GOAN'S BID TO SEEK INDIAN CITIZENSHIP GT: By Staff Reporter March 30, 2013 Panaji: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been issued a notice by the Goa Human Rights Commission for not providing a Pakistani national, of Goan origin, Indian citizenship. Albert L. Pereira , a Pakistani national of Goan origin, has finally argued his case on the basis of human rights as all his efforts for the last 30 years have been proved futile. He has been made to run from pillar to post to seek Indian citizenship. Reacting to his complaint, the GHRC has issued a notice to the Secretary (Home), Government of India, as well as Chief Secretary and Home Secretary of Goa government besides Superintendent of Police, Foreigner' Branch and Director General of Police (DGP). The matter would be now heard on April 15 In his complaint made on February 22, Pereira alleged of police harassment as he was called late in the evening to the police station along with his guarantor. As he was not eligible for an identity card (ID), he had no access to cyber cafe, driving licence, bank account, ration card and even medical card. Moreover, Pereira was not allowed to work and had to depend on his guarantor who, being aged, could not finance him for long. Pereira has also expressed his ire as he could not get custody of his father-in-law's property in Goa after his death because of his Pakistani status. For over 30 years he had been working in the gulf while his late wife and children were in Goa. Pereira says he had written to three Prime Ministers, two Presidents and two Union Home Ministers P. Chidambaram and Sushilkumar Shinde, a futile exercise indeed. he also wrote to then Goa Chief Minister Luizinho Faleiro in 1998 with a copy to then Union Home Minister L.K. Advani. He also wrote to Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. Pereira in fact wants to start a business until he gets his citizenship. COMMENTS: You show a Pakistani to the Indian Politicians and/or the Police and they will want to soil their PANTS. What else can one expect from these darpooks who were found sleeping during KARGIL and also during 2 6/11 ??? GOANS in Pakistan have migrated to the West and those that have done that are happy. Only those who have this blemish on their passports as born in Pakistan and who love Goa and want to come down to Goa are unnecessarily put to hardship by his silly Indian Bureaucracy. Hopefully, GHRC will teach these bums a good lesson to be insensitive to the needs of Goans. We also have a case where a Paki born Goan has to run from pillar to post to get a visa to visit India while based in the gulf and also to have a OCI card. Hopefully, this too will change shortly. When GSRP comes to Power in Goa, all Goans, no matter where they are born, even in hell, will be give Goan citizenship. Who cares for people who do not care Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org - IF YOU WANT TO DO THINGS FOR YOUR GOA, THAT CAN BE DONE BETTER, OR HAVE NEVER BEEN DONE. AND YOU FEEL THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT KIND OF MONEY OR THE INFLUENCE TO GO INTO THE RIGOURS OF CONTESTING LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS. BUT YOU HAVE THE SINCERITY, THE DISCIPLINE AND A STOMACH FOR SELF-SACRIFICE, THEN, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? WELCOME ABOARD. YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PARTY WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE, WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS YOU ARE. YOU CAN BE ONE OF THE PARTY'S 30 CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIONS 2017. SO, TALK TO US TODAY, FOR, TOMORROW MIGHT BE TOO LATE. CALL 9890470896 , NOW. EMAIL: floriano.l...@gmail.com WE ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL NEVER REGRET HAVING TAKEN THIS INITIATIVE. THANK YOU
[Goanet] Feliz Páscoa! Happy Easter!
Jesus Cristo ressuscitou! Aleluia! Aleluia! O CLP/Camões em Pangim deseja a todos os seus amigos e familiares um Santo Domingo de Páscoa! May the Risen Lord Jesus Christ Bless u and Ur family abundantly and give u'll all the happiness and Good health.. Happy Easter -- Delfim Correia da Silva Leitor do Camões, I.P. & Responsável pelo CLP/Camões, I.P.- Goa Agva House, 9/32 Dr. Dada Vaidya Road Panaji 403 001 Goa - India 0091 832 6647737 0091 832 2422237
[Goanet] GSRP WISHES 'HAPPY EASTER' TO ONE AND ALL - A REPORT
GOA SU-RAJ PARTY - GSRP... Wishes one an all a Happy Easter- 2013. There are people who, no doubt, have been rendered sore and disturbed out of their skins and out of their minds during the preparations for the Easter on the Easter's eve, especially the people of Hill-Top Anjuna, the Convent School and the minors housed therein with the Hotel-Disco going by the name of 'Hill-Top' and managed by Steve D'Souza at Anjuna indulging in a full-fledged rave party started on the evening of 31st and probably continued up to the early hours of the morning, hammering the areas with 90 + decibels of disco music power where 55 decibels is the maximum allowed by the Environment Protection Act 1986. The picture clearly shows the decibel meter along with the Gomantak Times of 31st March, 2013 taken in the backyard of Hill-Top open air ( Discothèque ) at around 2100 hours. When DySP Mr. Serafin Dias was alerted after the report had been complied with two members of the High Court Constituted Committee present at the site, the DySP preferred to inform that Hill-Top had the 'PERMISSION' to play loud music up to 00:00 hours due to it being the Easter Festivities where the normal 10.00 p.m. rule has been amended to 00.00 hours for festive occasions such as these. When asked if the decibel levels in excess of 55 Db have also been extended to hammer the residents of the vicinity with ear-blasting music with powerful bass travelling for kilometers on end, his response was: You please file your report at the Anjuna Police Station and I will see that the level of sound is brought down to tolerable levels and also see that the show winds up at 00.00 hours. Hurt by this response from the people who are put in charge to monitor the implementation of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, a report was filed at the Anjuna Police Station at 21.45 hours, having full faith in the word given by DySP Serafin Dias who has been considered as a 'man of his word'. The Goa Su-Raj Party sympathizes with the residents of Anjuna/Assagao who are facing the brunt of the powerful loud music emanating from many a discos around the beach belt [ U.V. BAR, HIPPIES, LILIPUT, SHIVA VALLEY, CURLIES AND HILL TOP] as well as many a surrounding Temples which also add or complement these venues with equal force of indiscriminate blaring of loud-speakers [horn-speakers] up to late night or early morning to de-stabilize the residents of the area, irrespective of their colour of their skin, their religion and/or their caste, may it be their leisure, the studies of school and college going children, senior citizens and aged people and, therefore wishes to inform them and GOA at large that this PARTY has a programme to make GOA safe and responsible for all sections of the people, those who want to enjoy, dance, make money on loud music oriented entertainment and those who want to be left in peace to study, relax and recuperate without being disturbed and rendered sick and vulnerable. Considering that GOA is a music loving State, has always been, the following will be implemented as soon as this Party is elevated to the helm of affairs:- All dance halls , discothèques, hotels, bars, etc who wishes to entertain it's customers with loud music above 55 db levels, shall be forced to conduct their business in 'SOUND PROOFED DOUBLE DOOR' venues where the outer door will prevent any sound escaping into the open air when the inner door is opened for clients to enter or exit the venue. Rest of the area shall which is not the above area, shall be allowed music at lower levels than 45 db (listening pleasure music only) All open air dance/wedding venues shall operate loud music up to 55 db levels only till 22:00 hours with continuance up to 00.00 hours with music lower than 45 db or at listening pleasure. Any violations of the above non-negotiable RULE will be strictly dealt with by even shutting down and sealing the venue for good with equipment totally and permanently confiscated after the third and final warning. The permission to play music shall be phased out thus saving a lot of administrative lost man-hours on this silly exercise where there is no implementation of the conditions stipulated in such permissions and are free of all after their issuance. No party shall be allowed to own, rent or use sound equipment of more than 100 watts r.m.s. including public address systems without registration. The registration will be open to Hotel, Discos, Bars, bands etc, open air wedding venues, rental agencies only and not for individuals bound by strict rules and regulations for such use thereof with dire-consequences for violations. The Police machinery shall be put in charge to deal with the implementation of the above , making this machinery totally responsible for it's actions and immunizing it from the any and all POLITICAL interference with ' DO or DIE being the motto. The above with the following additional incentive for the people of GOA:
[Goanet] A corrective to Hill Top Rave Party on 31st. March, 2013 at Anjuna
Dears, In a rather late confirmation received here, it is believed that the Anjuna Police have stopped this ongoing rave party at 10.00 p.m. last night, soon after the report was filed at the PS. We, the members of the HC constituted committee monitoring Loud Music Noise pollution in North Goa, thank the Anjuna Police for taking this action for peace to prevail over the area, with special thanks to DySP Serafin Dias of Mapusa for keeping his word and directing this action. Needless to say that we are very grateful for this action. Kindly disregard our earlier remarks on the police politician nexus. We are now confident that police will want to do their duties to safeguard the well being of the citizens of Goa if appropriately approached with concrete evidence despite all odds. Thank you floriano goasuraj 9890470896 - IF YOU WANT TO DO THINGS FOR YOUR GOA, THAT CAN BE DONE BETTER, OR HAVE NEVER BEEN DONE. AND YOU FEEL THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT KIND OF MONEY OR THE INFLUENCE TO GO INTO THE RIGOURS OF CONTESTING LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS. BUT YOU HAVE THE SINCERITY, THE DISCIPLINE AND A STOMACH FOR SELF-SACRIFICE, THEN, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? WELCOME ABOARD. YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PARTY WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE, WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS YOU ARE. YOU CAN BE ONE OF THE PARTY'S 30 CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIONS 2017. SO, TALK TO US TODAY, FOR, TOMORROW MIGHT BE TOO LATE. CALL 9890470896 , NOW. EMAIL: floriano.l...@gmail.com WE ASSURE YOU THAT YOU WILL NEVER REGRET HAVING TAKEN THIS INITIATIVE. THANK YOU
[Goanet] Roland Francis: The Goans of Poona - Stray Thoughts of a Toronto Goan
Title: The Goans of Poona - Stray Thoughts of a Toronto Goan By: Roland Francis Source: Goan Voice UK Daily newsletter of 31 March 2013 at www.goanvoice.org.uk Poona, about 173kms from Bombay, was once the capital of the Peshwas, the prime minister and governor class of the powerful Bhonsales of Satara who were a formidable threat to the Mughals and the Portuguese. A small military town, known for its Camp (Cantonment) area, and India's premier officer cadet school at nearby Khadakvasala, during the British era it became a summer retreat for the elite of the Presidency of Bombay (later Bombay State) gradually transforming itself into a non-polluting industrial hub and the ninth largest city in India. Poona has had a very strong Goan connection for more than 150 years. Most early Goans went there directly from Goa or by way of Belgaum and were in self-employed occupations like tailors, bakers, musicians, people in the armed forces and professionals directly or indirectly employed in the numerous government and defense establishments. The lands for the City Church (Our Lady of Immaculate Conception) the cemetery and the Poona Goan Institute were donated by the Peshwas to the Goan Christians in appreciation of their service in his army. The parish was administered by the Padroado with priests deputed from Goa. Official Church documents until 50 years ago were still written in Portuguese. The Jesuits from the German-Swiss region conducted their missionary activity with the establishment of St Vincent's School mainly for Goan boys in 1867. Just 10 years later, opposite the school, a convent for education of Goan girls was started by the nuns of the Convent of Jesus and Mary. Both these schools maintain their high standards until today and are eagerly sought after for education by all communities. Placido D'Souza former Indian Ambassador and his son Francisco D'Souza of Cognizant international fame, Wing Commander Clarence D'Souza who was ex PM Morarji Desai's pilot, along with many other illustrious Goan and Indian military brass and eminent persons in various fields are all ex-Vincentians. Goans dominated the confectionary trade and were major suppliers to the military, hospitals and prisons. The Macedo's and Martyris' were leading city chemists with high business and social standing. The community excelled in sports, led the armed forces' bands as well as formed the leading music groups one of which was D'Souza Brothers' Jet Set performing in the area's top hotels. Among professionals, W. X. Mascarenhas was the most outstanding. He built the NDA cadet school campus at Khadakvasala and was the first Indian principal of Poona Engineering College. Most Goans lived around the Camp, Quartergate and in the neighborhood of the Church. Just as in a large Goa village, everyone knew everyone else if not personally, at least by name and face. During Christmas, reminiscent of the Goan areas of Bombay, the streets would be decorated with streamers and huge stars hung between low-rise buildings with creatively built cribs around street corners. In the background you would hear Jim Reeves and other Christmas music and carols emanating a strong Christmas spirit. Almost all wedding receptions, the Christmas Dance, Carnival and social functions were held at the Goan Institute to the accompaniment of Goan brass bands that unfailingly included in their repertoire marching tunes set to a dance beat. This was a military town after all. Marriage matches were made at such events. The Army Club was popular with Goan youth for the New Years Eve dance. What is unusual for a place inhabited by Goans of the day, is that caste was never an issue except when they were made rudely aware of it during their vacations in Goa. This was a pensioner's paradise, coming as close to idyllic small-town Goa as was possible in the British-Indian geography. No Goan Catholic tale of Poona would be complete without reference to Fr. Thomas Barco of the Barco bakery family. A Deputy Collector before his late vocation, he was in his priesthood, simple, down to earth, spiritual and everything a good priest should be. Popularly known as 'Goribancho Padre' (priest of the poor), he would minister to the most unfortunate and was in much demand for family religious events. Never forgetting a name or face even after a lifetime, he would spiritually tend to his flock anytime, anywhere. People would come from all over Poona's surrounding areas just to meet him and at his death, there were mourners from all religions - Hindus, Muslims, Parsis Jains, Sikhs, rich and poor, mighty and humble. The parish hall has been named after him. May the spirit and joy of the risen Christ manifested through the simplicity of Fr. Thomas Barco and Pope Francis and their kind, who are happy doing the humblest things, touch you all this Easter season.
[Goanet] Video: Panjim Shigmo main floats (Chitrarath) - (Bandora Samiti get First Prize)
Video: Panjim Shigmo main floats (Chitrarath) Panjim Shigmo main floats (Chitrarath) Float No. 49 - Bhandora Nagrik Samiti (watch Clip at 17.05 to 19:46) gets First Prize All floats covered except the kids one which did not come out good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsxzzcpCO6s more pics, First Prize award winning Romtamell etc http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/03/goa-shigmo-2013.html For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Turin shroud mystery
Turin Shroud is it a fake and hoax? It is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus With His image back and front It is an enigma wrapped in mystery defying all the modern, scientific tests in this century .It is a most controversial relic believed and venerated by the faithful. It has captivated the imagination of scientists, historians Church authorities, sceptics alike. It is known to have unexplained miraculous powers It is 14ft long linen cloth with imprint of tall bearded man stained with blood, corresponding to the wounds in the feet, hands and sides .If it is indeed a fake and clever forgery , no one has till date has been able to replicate it nor understand how it was masterly done There is however a reference to one Gioti, who created fake of one of the 40 linen cloth suggesting the Age as 1300 .The blood test showed it as an unique group hitherto unknown Infrared tests on fibres taken in 1988 place it between300 BC and 400A.D covering the years of Christ life The church does not permit more pieces for examinations and is not very supportive of continued investigation. Forensic tests compared the fibres with known ancient fibres, place it 1000 years after crucifixion The report By the Padua University declares that the results obtained could be skewed by the effect of fire and water damage, concluding to be between 3000 years and modern day calling it a medieval forgery unexplained, Carbon14 tests puts the age in 1988 puts it between 1260 t0 1390 And which modern science cannot duplicate it Pope Benedict exposition of the shroud 15 years ahead of its public veneration in March 2010 and the appearance of the image remains and unsolved mystery The tests have been inconclusive and deepen the controversy and mystery further There are no historical records before 14 century. There were rumours of head of Christ on a cloth, but is unrelated to the shroud. Byzantine Emperor is believed to have had it, but it disappeared in 1204 without any trace. It then surfaced in Lirey with French Knight Geoffroi de Charney between 1353 to 1357 and he passed away in 1356 In the year 1578 Emanuel Philbert, the Duke , ordered its present placement in Chambery of Turin The faithful are least concerned about its origin, authenticity and continue to venerate it believing it to be the sacred burial cloth of Jesus Nothing can shatter their implicit believe and faith The Shroud of Turin will continue to be worshipped and millions will turn up to adore it in 2025 perhaps for the public exposition It will continue to remain a mystery defying the science if the day for an answer Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
[Goanet] Queenie singing Calangute
Happy Easter to you all kongotte http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElmaJilr0M For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Funeral Announcement - Tiatrist PATRICK FERNANDES (Verna)
www.goa-world. com >GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994)® www.yahoogroups.com/group/gulf-goans/ > >Tumcam Maie-mogacho ieukar. Stay tuned to Gulf Goans e-Newsletter - everyday >someone, somewhere learns a little. >___ > FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT >PATRICK FERNANDES (Senaulim-Verna, Goa) > > > > > > > > > > >Posted by Goa-World.COM >___ > >The First Online Konkani Music Station - Started on March 14, 2000 by Ulysses >Menezes & Gaspar Almeida, http://www.live365.com/stations/61664 Email: >goaworldto...@yahoo.com >Konkani Video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/uly334 >http://goablog100.blogspot.com/ >http://www.targetgoa.com/ http://www.konkanfruitfest.com/ >http://www.tiatracademygoa.com/ >www.goa-world.com/expressions/ http://www.oheraldo.in/ >http://www.q8india.com/ http://www.mangalorean.com/
[Goanet] Aldona - Calvim Bridge - Status 29.3.13 - A short clip
Aldona - Calvim Bridge - Status 29.3.13 expected to be ready and inaugurated 28th May 2013 Foundation stone laid 27th Oct. 2012 Short clip / video 29/3/13 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5C2LO-keDc For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Dabolim Zai, Mopa zai. Gõykar Konnank Naka.
Dabolim Zai, Mopa zai. Gõykar Konnank Naka. Tumchem kasgi mot khoim ani kitle meren asa tem hanv nokom. Punn mhaka zalear matui ek sozmona, eke barik gozalicher itlo vhodd bovall kiteak poi to. Utor Gõyantlea lokak Mopa novo vimatoll zai zalear, sorkaran tankam veginuch to toyar korun, Bardezkaranchi itsa puri korchi. Ani dokxinn lokak, Bharoti Navy-chea hatantlem Dabolim vimantoll sottasot kaddun, Saxttikaranchea hodd’dear dovorchem. Eka lhanxea Rajeant nivddun kaddlolea netachea axirvaddan, don vimantollam asop mhonnchem, tea Rajeak obimannachi gozal. Ani hea monant ghevn, amgele ixtt Lapittan Gõyant don vimattollam mellunk vo favo zaunk ek sompo ani konnank chimpto iena toslo upai sodun kaddla. Gele challis dis ani challis ratri ‘Prachit Kallan’, upas ani kuddichi dhonvon korchea bodla, hea pavtti Lapittan Gõychea boreponnam katir, apnnalo bezo chodduch ocupado dovorlolo ani Gõychea babod sorkaracho axirvadd aslear, xevottak vhoilo Dabolim ani Mopacho proxn thoddik haddun, donui partik; Saxttikarank ani Bardezkarank koslench kismisanv nastona khuxi korunk zata. Upai: Zauri pul Utor ani Dokxin Gõy ekthaim haddta vo zoddop(connects) korta. Zuari pul moddun udoilear Utor–Dokxin lokache som’bond tutunt poddtole. Sompeponnim, Saxtticho lok Utor Gõyant pavchona ani Bardezcho lok ek pavtti Mopa vimantoll chalu kelo mhonntoch, Dabolim vimantolla velean vimanan uddni korcho nam. Oxem pollunk ghelear, char vorsam bhitor (vo tea adim) Zuari pul moddun poddpachi poristithi nirmann zalea ti, heradari Montri Sudin Dhavlikaran halinch Gõyche Vidhan Sobhen ugddas korun dila. Novem Rajdani Xar: Zuari pulavelean heradarichi (transports) sovloti bond zatoch, vorixtt kama korunk Ponnje Rajdani xarant vochunk tras zatole. Kanakona ganvche itlea pois aslolea lokak eka dhaktea sorkari kama khatir, ak’kho dis ogddaicho poddtolo. Dekhun, lokache tras ani oddchoni unnem korpak ani kimticho vell samballchea pasot, Fonddem (Ponda) jem xar sogllea Gõykarank ek sarkem modlea zagear urta, ho vatthar novem Rajdani xar korchem. Ani rajdhani xar zalem mhonntoch, Porvorim aslolem Vidhan Sobhe Ghor Fonddem ubem zatolem. Orxim zalear, amche neta aplo faido chintat. Tankam Gõyche nhi mhunn Gõykaranchem poddunk nam. Divide and rule ho tancho hetu vo rajkarann bhens. Oxem tor, amchea bore ixtt Lapittan koslich malis nastana vhoir dilea ti suchnna niz Gõykaramni vevharan ghatlear, sorkarachea ‘alaxiro’ nastana Bardez-Saxttikaranchem natem odik somzikayechem zatolem, oxem tumkam disona? Mopa vimantollak lagon, amchi sosnikai kiteak piddear korop? Chintat….. Lino B. Dourado Jezuchea Punorjivontponnachi Porob Somestank Khuxallkayechi Zaum.
[Goanet] Fwd: Happy glorious Easter.
Wish best wishes, Lily and Gabe -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] GOA PICNIC DAY - May 19, 2013 - Columbia Park - Torrance, CA
Hi All, Please do not forget to mark your calendars! The GOA is going to be having their Annual Picnic. Sunday, May 19, 2013 § 11:00am until 5:00pm Join us for a fun day in the sun! Games: Soccer, Sack race, Bingo, Tug o' War, and more... Potluck lunch: Singles bring an appetizer or dessert & 1 liter drink Families bring a main dish & 1 liter drink GOA will provide rice, tea & snacks, and hot dogs for kids. Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President GOA will provide rice, tea & snacks, and hot dogs for kids. Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President · · Please do not forget to mark your calendars! The GOA is going to be having their Annual Picnic. Sunday, May 19, 2013 § 11:00am until 5:00pm Join us for a fun day in the sun! Games: Soccer, Sack race, Bingo, Tug o' War, and more... Potluck lunch: Singles bring an appetizer or dessert & 1 liter drink Families bring a main dish & 1 liter drink GOA will provide rice, tea & snacks, and hot dogs for kids. Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President GOA will provide rice, tea & snacks, and hot dogs for kids. Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President Columbia Park 4045 190th Street, Torrance, California 90504 Thanks, Donovan Rodrigues GOA Los Angeles President · ·
[Goanet] Panjim Shigmo - Pics
Looks like another poorly organised Shigmo, Panjim shigmo 30/3/13. Last Romtamel to start at the Origin was at 8.15pm About 75 groups in all. Last main float (Chitrarath) left at the origin at around 10.30pm which means at Azad Maindan (terminating point) it will reach around 11.45pm It was to start at 3.30pm but started after 5.30pm as usual pics etc blog http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/03/goa-shigmo-2013.html Panjim Shigmo 30th March 2013 Flying hanuman http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8604218600/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603097461/in/photostream No Shigmo without dhol http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8604198990/in/photostream/ Little hanumans http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8604201068/in/photostream/ Snake in blue water http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603103383/in/photostream/ Horses, Multi headed Ravan etc http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603108185/in/photostream/ carnivorous or flesh eating god ? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8604210176/in/photostream/ multi-headed elephant http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603112169/in/photostream/ Kumbakaran http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603114121/in/photostream/ Goda-modni folk dance http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603123697/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603125399/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8604222464/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8604216558/in/photostream/ Crowd at Caculo Island http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8604227472/in/photostream/ Romtamel http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603120097/in/photostream/ others http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk69/8603105959/in/photostream/ Video 1 (Romtamel) Govinda re Gopalla, Vasai, Vasai Panjim shigmo - Romtamel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxoJY6yZXSM pics etc http://joegoauk.blogspot.in/2013/03/goa-shigmo-2013.html 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] Goa news for March 31, 2013
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Saif Ali Khan shoots an anti-tobacco video for Go Goa Gone - Hindustan Times ews-go-goa-gone-rom-com-star-saif-ali-khan-forays-into-zom-com-021302.asp">GO GOA GONE: Rom-Com star Saif Ali Khan forays into Zom-Com! http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF0oA27I4VrXxAcToZHRgTF3kO2Ww&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Saif-Ali-Khan-shoots-an-anti-tobacco-video-for-Go-Goa-Gone/Article1-1034745.aspx *** After President, Goa Governor too drops 'His Excellency' tag - Zee News o-longer-His-Excellency/articleshow/19300936.cms">Wanchoo no longer 'His Excellency' http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEX8x7p13rRiUKzFy4qJpIuIsqIIA&url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/after-president-goa-governor-too-drops-his-excellency-tag_838775.html *** Goa dumps Kolhapur cow market; opts for faraway Tamil Nadu - Business Standard umps-Kolhapur-cow-market--opts-for-nbsp--TN-">Goa dumps Kolhapur cow market; opts for TN http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF3l7PWKsrpdlEVaWmqxLVHA0cBNg&url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/goa-dumps-kolhapur-cow-market-opts-for-faraway-tamil-nadu-11303356_1.html *** Chintan-Shivir-of-SAD-at-Goa-mockery-of-panthic-ideology-Khaira - Punjab Newsline hivir' of a Panthic party like SAD at Goa, is not only mockery of its ideology but also comes at a time, when Punjab is passing through critical financial ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHduEgRGZOMAkHzbGFQgFMBHyK_hw&url=http://punjabnewsline.com/news/Chintan_Shivir-of-SAD-at-Goa_-mockery-of-panthic-ideology_-Khaira.html *** BJP-Goa to affix party stickers on voters' doors - Times of India ay 2014, it is expected that three-time MP Shripad Naik will be the candidate in North Goa. In 2009 he had defeated his NCP rival Jitendra Deshprabhu by a margin of 6 ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHTir4hiH1eGF4Ps-WBtp1QfUaDFg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/BJP-Goa-to-affix-party-stickers-on-voters-doors/articleshow/19285202.cms *** Two Old Goa churches ban tourists during religious service - Indian Express hristians who want to pray are allowed, provided they sit through the entire service. Special ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHSay74-YkiAlz4CXJtsXL2Ox7iqA&url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/two-old-goa-churches-ban-tourists-during-religious-service/1095340/ *** Goa hikes entry tax for vehicles - Deccan Herald ccan HeraldThis concession by the Goa government can be seen as an attempt to quell protest among owners of vehicles from others states over the additional entry tax. Besides, a majority of customers at bars and restaurants and petrol bunks bordering Goa are from ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFSVX2FOVM1Ha1t_oeXoMUCJYwoAw&url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/322775/goa-hikes-entry-tax-vehicles.html *** ZomCom 'Go Goa Gone' trailer goes viral with 1.7m YouTube hits - Digital Spy UK gital Spy UKGo Goa Gone will be that one film you will find hard to forget and would want to go back and watch," said Sunil Lulla, producer at Eros International Media Ltd. "It is always about taking the next step in the movie business and we are glad we are a ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF0ZKlHnLSlCVTKxwcBDP65l1fe1w&url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a469498/zomcom-go-goa-gone-trailer-goes-viral-with-17m-youtube-hits.html *** Easter Miracle at Panaji Goa Hotel - Marketwire (press release) (Marketwire - [Mar 29, 2013] ) - Goa Marriott Resort & Spa presents a magical Easter Extravaganza from the 23rd - 31st of March. Enjoy lip-smacking Easter goodies, yummy sweet indulgences and family bonding, as you usher in the most awaited ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNETLosd6McDW86HDgSAQXwj4F4Idg&url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/easter-miracle-at-panaji-goa-hotel-1773443.htm *** Goa's dairy farmers abandon indigenous breeds of cows - Business Standard ukDarCQHKWM&ned=us">and more » http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEPSOUXhI7f6jHocwfsaq-Ydu7ZFQ&url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/goa-s-dairy-farmers-abandon-indigenous-breeds-of-cows-113032900355_1.html Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Krishnamurti on 3 Steps to a Wiser Relationship to Technology
Krishnamurti on 3 Steps to a Wiser Relationship to Technology By Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. We don’t have to look further than B.F. Skinner to see that most of us have developed a habit of being overly obsessed with our Smartphones. We all get incoming messages that hint at a potential reward, most of the time it’s not a reward, but sometimes it is and this is what gets us. It’s called intermittent reinforcement and it’s how Skinner made his rats keep pressing the lever hoping for more pellets of food. When it comes to our Smartphone most of us wake up with it and go to sleep with it. When it calls for us during the day we come running. If you’re interested in getting a bit of freedom from it, read this quick story of how philosopher and teacher Krishnamurti helped a student become free of irritation. You’ll see the connection. One day, Krishnamurti was eating lunch with his students when one student got up to close the window. Krishnamurti asked why he did that and the student replied, “the sound from outside was annoying and making it difficult for me to enjoy conversation with my friends.” To this, Krishnamurti replied, “You have a habit of irritation.” The student quizzically responded, “Yes I was irritated, what should I have done about it.” Krishnamurti said, “Your irritation is a habit that expands beyond the walls of this room and windows and invades your everyday life and there is a way to move beyond this.” The student was interested in not being captive by his habit energy of irritation and so again asked the teacher what he should do about it. Krishnamurti said, “It will take 3 days to rid yourself of this habit energy.” Day 1: Spend the entire day focusing on what it is like to be irritated. Notice in the morning, afternoon and evening. What does it feel like in your body? What kind of thoughts arise in the mind? Become intimate with the feeling of irritation, get to know it, befriend it. Day 2: Spend the entire day noticing irritation in others. Look for it, what does it look like on their faces and their body language. Notice the tone of voice that is used and what kind of language comes out of the mouth. What behavior comes from this emotional space of irritation? Study it. Day 3: Notice the recession of irritation in yourself. The student decided to try it out and became intimate with the experience of irritation. He noticed many things throughout the day that triggered it, the tension in his body that ensued and the flurry of thoughts that flowed through the mind. As soon as he noticed these things, the irritation already began to subside a bit. The next day he found a lot of irritation in others. He noticed their language was harsher and body looked tense. Thoughts arose in his mind at how silly everyone looks being so irritated by seemingly small things. On that third day he was more aware of irritation arising in him, but these moments were interrupted by the realization that he didn’t need to be captive to the cycles of irritation in his mind. We can take this same approach with our Smartphone: Day 1: Spend the entire day focusing on what it’s like to be connected to your Smartphone. The moments you’re on it, the moments you’re not on it, but thinking about it, and what happens when it beckons you. Day 2: Notice how family, friends, colleagues and strangers are connected to their Smartphone. Look at their faces when they’re on it, their body language, and how they talk about it. What is their behavior like in relationship to it? Day 3: Notice a wiser relationship develop between you and your Smartphone. Try this out as an experiment and see what you notice.
[Goanet] Hysteria Strikes Mumbai School Kids - The Daily Beast
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/29/hysteria-strikes-mumbai-school-kids.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=cheatsheet_afternoon&cid=newsletter%3Bemail%3Bcheatsheet_afternoon&utm_term=Cheat%20Sheet Hysteria Strikes Mumbai School Kids At lunch, N is slumped on the table, her food untouched, her face slack, completely unresponsive. From across the room, I watch her friends, some of them also ill, unsuccessfully coaxing her to eat. After a while, I walk over. File photo of Indian schoolchildren, August 2012 (Sajjad Hussain/AFP/ Getty, file) “She’s not eating,” one says. “She can’t even sit straight!” Sure enough, when I try to speak to her, her head lolls back and her body crumples against mine, to the point that if I step back she will fall off her stool. Nothing registers. This is N’s second episode like this in two days, and this time the resident doctor is seriously worried. Better take her to the emergency room, he advises. I pick her up—13 years old, it’s like picking up a largish puppy—and carry her to a waiting car. We rattle along, about 15 miles to a large hospital. Pick-up-and-carry time again, then I have to fill a form at the counter. No more than a couple of minutes later, a stocky doctor emerges from the emergency room and crooks his finger at me. “Tell me,” he begins. “Did someone force her to come on this trip?” This is the second half of January. I went on an educational trip for my son’s school class, to a foundation that teaches science. I was one of 10 adults chaperoning the group of over 70 13- and 14-year-olds. Twenty-four hours on a train, a week on the campus in a quiet expanse of gently rolling hills in southern India, then the train back. One day, we climbed into buses for a trip to a village market. Warm day, bumpy roads: no surprise that on the way back, two girls felt nauseous. We stopped, they threw up and felt better. Back at campus, a third girl, A, was in trouble. Not nauseous, but her knees buckled when she tried to stand. Two of us lifted her off the bus, laid her on the ground. She was in a state: head shaking from side to side, screaming occasionally, unable to sit up. Adults and kids alike, we crowded around her, curious, anxious, shouting instructions. What had happened? Eventually she fell asleep, but already events were overtaking us. A boy vomited and complained of severe stomach cramps. We moved him to my room; I sat with him as he retched and groaned in pain. I couldn’t see what was happening outside, but I could hear it: some kind of hell breaking loose. Kids running here and there, screams and shouts, adults poking their heads in to ask after the boy then rushing off who- knows-where. A girl peeped in to say: “You know what happened to A? It’s all peer pressure.” The doctor arrived. A, he said, should be moved to hospital; two adults put her in a car and left. Somewhere in all this, N was suddenly unconscious in her room. Several other girls, already on edge with what had happened to A, were distraught at seeing N. Many themselves vomited. Some were suddenly feverish: a few shivering, the rest warm. A boy fainted and then recovered. N regained consciousness and ate some dinner. More panic, more running around. (And all this was recounted to me by other parents later; what must it have been like to see it all firsthand?) Late at night, the doctor advised moving N—now shivering uncontrollably in a blanket—to the hospital. A colleague and I took her. There, we found A, asleep and quite all right. Seeing her, N had a miraculous recovery. Later that night, all of us crammed into the car and returned to camp. Mid-day, next day: N is slumped before her lunch, unconscious. Pick her up, back to the hospital: déjà vu all over again. “Because let me tell you straight, she’s not really unconscious,” says the doctor. “This is what we call an ‘intentional sleep.’” “No!” I exclaim, bewildered by the doc’s question. “Nobody forced her!” “Well, is she unhappy about something? Someone or something bothering her?” “Not that I know of, and she’s ordinarily a bright, cheerful thing. But why do you ask?” “Because let me tell you straight, she’s not really unconscious,” says the doctor. “This is what we call an ‘intentional sleep.’” Meaning, she’s in what he refers to as a “psychological state.” Nothing physically wrong with her. She has essentially willed herself into this state, likely a way of seeking attention. “I can’t really confront her with this,” he says. “I can’t tell her she’s making it all up. It might push her in a direction we don’t want. But you’re in charge, so you need to understand, that’s probably the issue here.” My colleague and I look at each other. If N is in a psychological state, what about the other kids in camp? Their vomiting? The anxiety? The chills, the hot flushes? The fainting? The panic? The screaming? Just what had happened, seemingly all at once, to these perfectly ordinary upper-middle-class kids
Re: [Goanet] Parsi Surnames
I had heard of a Sodabatliopenwalla many years ago. It turns out that both Sodawaterbottleopenerwalla and Sodabottleopenerwalla are real Parsi names. You can find them on Facebook. Cheers, Santosh - Original Message - > From: Victor Rangel-Ribeiro > To: estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list > Cc: > Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 3:24 PM > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Parsi Surnames > > Dear Luis, Where did you come across the Parsi surname, > Sodawaterbottleopenerwallah? I believe that that surname does not exist. . > Regards, Victor >
[Goanet] URRACK - source : Deccan Herald
In summer, 'desi' urrack beats beer in GoaPanaji, Mar 31, 2013,(PTI) :Come summer, liquor outlets on Panaji-Margao highway begin to attract footfalls in a big way.Like hundreds of other small joints, a nameless liquor outlet of a former five-star hotel cook Peter Fernandes offers fresh fish and liquor.But liquor here does not mean beer. The bar's USP is 'urrack', a brew made from cashew.In the coastal state of Goa known for cheap liquor, beer and whiskey take a backseat in summer months, till the onset of rains."After rains, there is no pure urrack. We serve the drink brought right from the cashew plantation, unadulterated," said Fernandes, who started the bar five years ago.Though his palm leaves-thatched hut has only three tables and a few chairs, it is not unusual to spot luxury cars parked outside the outlet during summers."This is the time when small places like mine, where you get fresh fish and pure urrack, are in demand," he said.Fernandes sources urrack from places like Canacona. "You can get pure urrack in Pernem and Sattari too," he said, adding that adulteration is on the rise in some parts of the state where the brew is sold to tourists at throw-away prices.The hilly areas of Sattari, Bicholim, Canacona, Quepem, Tiswadi and Sanguem are the places where urrack is distilled.Urrack is the first distillate of cashew apple juice with 12-14 per cent alcohol.The drink also has some curative qualities, especially for stomach ailments, H R Prabhudesai, a scientist with Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR) said ."It is also an appetiser," he said, cautioning that "too much" can get you drunk.Unlike fenny, another product of cashew, urrack is not bottled and, hence, can not be exported.The state excise department does not tax urrack.A senior excise official said the brew is left out of taxation, as it is unique to Goa and is distilled by cashew-growers as a byproduct.
[Goanet] ‘Digant’ is Goan, and we are very proud of that: Moghe
‘Digant’ is Goan, and we are very proud of that: Moghe Joseph Zuzarte, TNN | Mar 31, 2013, 04.55 AM IST PANAJI: 'Digant' (Boundless), a Goan Konkani movie, has been shortlisted as one of the official Indian entries to the prestigious Cannes film festival in France later this summer. STOI met the film's director Dnyanesh Moghe to find out more. Is Digant in the competition section? I really don't know for sure, but I think it's in the competition section. We came to know through the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) of India in Delhi. We're very happy and extremely proud that the DFFI has sent 'Digant' to France for participation to Cannes. But we know our technical limitations, and we know the standard of 'Digant', so we're not expecting a miracle. This is our first major film made with a humble budget of 40 lakh. To be honest, we did not expect our film to be selected as the official entry, so we're very proud. Did you finance it yourself? No, we made this film under the finance scheme of the Entertainment Society of Goa. They gave us 15 lakh. Besides which they give Rs 5 lakh if your film is shown at Indian film festivals, as our film was shown at Iffi forum and MAMI, we got 10 lakh. We had also sent the film to the Berlin festival, but it was not selected. But we couldn't send to other Indian festivals because we were late. Who has produced the movie 'Digant'? The film has been produced by Sanjay Shetye of Vinson Graphics. It is 90% made in Goa with Goan actors, technicians, and others. Only some post-production was done in Mumbai, likecolour correction, Dolby. So it's Goan and we're very proud of that. We shot the film on the Goa border with Maharashtra in Bicholim because it's about the Dhangar community who have their houses there. A lot of people helped, so we could manage in the small budget. Was the story written by you? The story is by Prasad Lolienkar but the screenplay and dialogues are written by me. I am the director. I have made a lot of Konkani films and documentaries. You may have heard of 'Kantneantle Full' which was made by me. I've made a lot of films for Manfa Productions. Because of that, I thought I should do a serious film, which is how 'Digant' came about. When we made the film we thought of sending it to the different Indian film festivals, but we never thought it would go for an international film festival like Cannes. Have you thought of dubbing and releasing it in Hindi or Marathi? Frankly we don't have that kind of budget to do dubbing. Also you need a lot of money for distribution, dubbing, publicity, and I don't think we will be able to recover that kind of money even if we manage to do the dubbing and release it in Hindi. We have to look at the practical side of it. Even if you take original films in Hindi and Marathi only about four or five succeed from the hundreds released, so I don't think it will work. Moreover, it's a Goan film meant for a Goan audience because of the Goan ethos it portrays. Also it already has English sub-titles, so it's not difficult to understand for non-Konkani speaking people. We're now going to show the film free of cost in different Goan villages through the ESG which gives 5,000 for each show. If you achieve something in Cannes then you can show it at other international festivals? It will be a miracle. I know the standards of films shown at Cannes, so I'm quite realistic of the standard of my film, compared to the other films. I'm honoured that it has gone so far. Is a second film going to come? We're already working on the screenplay for the second film which is also being written by Prasad Lolienkar. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Digant-is-Goan-and-we-are-very-proud-of-that-Moghe/articleshow/19300970.cms ~Avelino
[Goanet] GOA LOSES A WARRIOR
In the death of Leonard Lobo, Goa has lost someone who always dared to speak out fearlessly and never hesitated to fight against injustice. Leonard hailed from Aldona but was based in Vasco where he over the last many years participated in various agitations against illegalities and corruption. Over the years, Leonard also filed many public interest litigations and notably one which led the High Court to direct Urban development officials to shell from their pockets for having wasted public funds in an illegal so called beautification at Baina beach. In 2007, through a petition filed by Leonard Lobo it was brought to the High Court’s notice that GSUDA (Goa State Urban Development Agency) had in the garb of constructing a retaining wall on the Baina beach, constructed eight shops in violation of CRZ regulations. The retaining wall was just 50 metres away from the High tide line. Thanks to Leonard, not only did the High Court direct demolition of the illegal structures but also ordered for recovery from the government officials the expenditure incurred on the illegal construction. Leonard was always bold and brave while being very persuasive in all the issues he vigorously pursued. I have lost a friend of many years. May Leonard’s Soul rest in peace. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
[Goanet] Book Review: Afterlife: ghost stories from goa
Beyond the grave By Chethana Dinesh, March 31, 2013: It's Savio Fonseca's 75th birthday. His daughters Carol and Joanna, and son-in-law Sam, have come all the way from the US for the happy occasion. On the eve of the grand celebrations, it starts to rain heavily and Savio Fonseca's paternal cousin Eduardo drops in with his family. At that very moment, the power fails, and candles are lit. Even as they all settle down comfortably in their seats and treat themselves to generous amounts of yummy bibinca, the setting proves perfect to swap stories, stories of their encounter with the preternatural. The fact that Joanna is woking on her third book, a fictitious collection of ghost stories, gives the gathering a perfect excuse to dig into their memories and recount their experiences with the 'Other'. Thus begins Jessica Faleiro's debut novel, Afterlife: Ghost Stories from Goa. As we turn the pages, interesting stories start tumbling out, and skeletons from the cupboards too, piquing our interest. A relative visits the family matriarch in the form of a koel; a young priest participates in his first ever exorcism of a seven-year-old boy possessed by an old man's spirit; a girl who dares to sleep in a haunted library, as part of her ragging by her seniors, is found hanging the next morning; in his hurry to reach home, a man takes a shortcut through an abandoned burial place, only to be pulled up for it by a face he can't seem to forget; a 10-year-old sees her dead uncle's chair rocking in his house next door... Well, these are just teasers of the many spooky stories the book holds within itself. Stories that make us wonder if shadows have a face, or if the incessant cawing of the crow outside has a message for us, from 'you-know-who'. Well, that's how convincing Jessica Faleiro's narrative is. As the stories unfold, Afterlife... introduces us to some uncomfortable truths about the Fonseca family and more, truths that Savio had guarded his children against; that the Fonsecas are the result of an illegitimate affair between a Catholic priest and a Portuguese aristocratic lady at a time the Inquisition was about to end in Goa, adding spice to the narrative. The very fact that the author uses Goan history as the backdrop to her stories deserves to be commended, though the details of the Inquisition are, at times, highly disturbing. At once lyrical and gripping, Afterlife... is a page-turner right from the word 'go'. Though the stories in the collection are not scary in the real sense of the word, they are experiences which most of us have either heard, or read about, somewhere, sometime. But, there ends the comparison. Towards the end of the book is the real twist, something none of us are prepared for, that leaves us thoroughly shaken. The author has lent all her characters, especially Lillian (Savio's wife) and Joanna (the narrator), such great charm that their strength of character lingers in our minds long after we have closed the book. They could be anyone from our own families. And, the book has a distinct Goan flavour to it, in the mention of its cuisine and the happy-go-lucky attitude of the many characters who people the book. However, the title, Afterlife, Ghost Stories from Goa, is a bit misleading, for, the story narrated by Sam is set in Martha's Vineyard, in faraway Massachusetts! In short, a perfect read for a rainy evening, when the power snaps... Afterlife: ghost stories from goa Jessica Faleiro Rupa 2012, pp 157 Rs 150 http://www.deccanherald.com/content/322722/beyond-grave.html ~Avelino
[Goanet] Link: A simple skill every Goan should know
Every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn to code. http://www.code.org Observation: You don't need a class or school. The majority of computer programers, administrators and engineers I have met are largely self taught. Find the resources. Teach yourself. The single most important quality for success. Tenacity. --- Albert Peres afpe...@3129.ca 416.660.0847
