[Goanet] Fwd: Malala's hope
Hey Y'all Please take a minute to sign a petition that will keep brave heart Malala 's dream alive. Pls Fwd to your contacts, anybody/ people who care... Thank You, Zena -- Forwarded message -- From: Emma Ruby-Sachs - Avaaz.org av...@avaaz.org Date: 17 October 2012 17:07 Subject: Malala's hope To: zenaco...@gmail.com zenaco...@gmail.com ** To ensure you receive emails like this, add Avaaz to your contacts (how?)http://avaazimages.s3.amazonaws.com/adding%20contacts%20gif.gif. Or, click here to unsubscribehttps://secure.avaaz.org/act/?r=unsubcl=2137020384email=zenaco...@gmail.comb=2002v=18791lang=en . Dear friends across India, http://www.avaaz.org/en/malalahopenew/?bRfbEbbv=18791 *Fourteen-year-old Malala was shot by the Taliban for supporting girls' education. *We can help make her dream come true by calling on her government to roll out funding to encourage all Pakistani families to send their girls to school. *Click below to give girls' education a fighting chance: * [image: Sign the petition]http://www.avaaz.org/en/malalahopenew/?bRfbEbbv=18791 *Malala has dedicated her childhood to championing education for girls like her in Pakistan.* As she lies in a hospital bed, a tragic victim of Taliban gunmen, *let's help make her dream come true.* One part of Pakistan has already *started a successful programme of paying families which send their girls to school* regularly. But in Malala's province *the government is dragging its feet*. Senior politicians have offered Malala help, and if we act now we can get them to commit to rolling this out nationwide. Before the media spotlight moves on, let's raise our voices to *demand that the government announces funding for all Pakistani girls* who attend school. In days the UN Education Envoy will meet Pakistan's President Zardari and he says hand *delivering 1 million signatures will strengthen his case. Sign and forward this email, and let's help make Malala's dream come true:* http://www.avaaz.org/en/malalahopenew/?bRfbEbbv=18791 North-west Pakistan has been in the grip of the Taliban since 2007 when they systematically started burning and destroying girls’ schools. *The Taliban destroyed 401 schools in Swat between 2001 and 2009 -- 70% of them were girls' schools*. Malala drew the world’s attention to the Taliban’s reign of terror, when she started writing a blog in Urdu for the BBC. Her writing is a crucial record of the devastating consequences of extremism on the lives of ordinary Pakistanis. *Pakistan's constitution says girls should be educated alongside boys, and the government has the resources to make it happen.* But politicians have ignored that for years, influenced by extremist religious groups, and now, only 29% of girls attend secondary school. Study after study has shown the positive impact on personal and national income when girls are educated. Let’s turn this shock and horror at the Taliban’s attack on a young girl into a wave of international pressure that forces Pakistan to address girls’ education. *Click below to stand with Malala and support a massive girls’ education campaign in Pakistan*, backed by resources, security, and most importantly, the will to fight the extremists who tear down Pakistan: http://www.avaaz.org/en/malalahopenew/?bRfbEbbv=18791 Let’s come together and stand in solidarity with a brave, young activist, who is showing the world how one little schoolgirl can stand up to armed and dangerous extremists. With hope and determination, Emma, Alaphia, Alex, Ricken, Ari, Michelle, Wissam, Rewan and the rest of the Avaaz team SOURCES Pakistan girl shot over activism in Swat Valley, claims Taliban (The Guardian): http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/09/pakistan-girl-shot-activism-swat-taliban Malala Yousafzai: Pakistan bullet surgery ‘successful’ (BBC): http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19893309 Pakistan: The schoolgirl the Taliban tried to kill (The Daily Beast): http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/10/09/pakistan-the-schoolgirl-the-taliban-tried-to-kill.html Pakistan’s army is in the mood for a change (FT, Ahmed Rashid): http://tiny.cc/cksamw Pakistan rebuilds its education network after Taliban are driven out of Swat (The Guardian): http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2012/jun/26/pakistan-education-swat-valley-taliban Lack of education is adversely affecting girls (Pakistan Today): http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/04/28/comment/editors-mail/lack-of-education-is-adversely-affecting-girls/ Why Gender Equality in Basic Education in Pakistan? (UNESCO): http://unesco.org.pk/education/documents/publications/Why%20Gender%20Equality%20in%20Basic%20Education%20in%20Pakistan.pdf -- * Avaaz.org is a 16-million-person global campaign network* that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. (Avaaz means voice or song in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team
[Goanet] Fwd: [WIKILEAKS] WikiLeaks under threat: Assange extradition judgement tomorrow
-- Forwarded message -- From: Wikileaks Press Office press-off...@wikileaks.org Date: 30 May 2012 00:38 Subject: [WIKILEAKS] WikiLeaks under threat: Assange extradition judgement tomorrow To: wl-pr...@lists.riseup.net PRESS RELEASE State of play of attacks against WikiLeaks to date Tuesday May 29, 2012 20:30 GMT --- Summary --- US GOVERNMENT ATTACK ON WIKILEAKS * WikiLeaks is under attack. The United States is seeking to charge Julian Assange - a journalist and publisher - with espionage. * The US Grand Jury reportedly possesses a sealed indictment, which could be used to extradite Assange to the United States. * Secret subpoenas have been served on ISPs and online services for the private data of WikiLeaks staff and supporters. * Special task-forces have been setup by various various US intelligence agencies, including the Pentagon, CIA, FBI, and the US State Department. * Associates of WikiLeaks have been detained and interrogated at US and UK airports, their equipment confiscated, and attempts have been made to turn them into informants. * If the indictment is unsealed upon Assange's extradition to Sweden he faces further removal from Sweden to the United States. * Meanwhile, an unprecedented extralegal denial of service by Visa and Mastercard has cut off funding to WikiLeaks, almost shutting down WikiLeaks' publishing activity. THREAT OF EXTRADITION * If the extradition to Sweden is quashed in the outcome of the court judgement, he faces extradition from the United Kingdom. * Both Swedish and UK governments have been coordinating with the US, taking steps to facilitate a US extradition request in either eventuality. Assange cannot take steps to avoid either risk. For 539 days he has been detained without charge in the UK under house arrest. * Under US pressure the Australian government has relaxed its own extradition law, smoothing any possible extradition from Assange's home country. The Gillard government has also amended legislation to give Australian intelligence agencies powers of surveillance over WikiLeaks supporters. --- Full Brief --- WikiLeaks is under serious threat. The US, UK, Swedish and Australian governments are engaging in a coordinated effort to extradite its editor-in-chief Julian Assange to the United States, to face espionage charges for journalistic activities. GRAND JURY For twenty-one months a Grand Jury sitting in the Washington DC area has been meeting on a monthly basis, seeking to prosecute Julian Assange for espionage. a href= www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/may/11/us-opens-wikileaks-grand-jury-hearing [Read More]/a No judge or defense counsel is present at these proceedings. According to the global intelligence firm Stratfor, a sealed indictment against Assange was issued 18 months ago, in January 2011. a href= http://ccrjustice.org/newsroom/press-releases/ccr-condemns-reported-sealed-indictment-against-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange [Read More]/a a href= http://wikileaks.org/gifiles/docs/375123_fw-ct-assange-manning-link-not-key-to-wikileaks-case-.html [Source]/a In connection with the case, individuals have been legally compelled to give evidence to the Grand Jury. a href=http://www.salon.com/2011/04/27/wikileaks_26/;[Read More]/a Google, Twitter, and other internet service providers have been issued secret court orders to divulge private information about WikiLeaks staff, volunteers and supporters. a href= http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203476804576613284007315072.html [Read More]/a Friends and supporters of WikiLeaks have been detained, searched and interrogated at airports, and attempts have been made to turn them into informants. a href=http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/20/we_do_not_live_in_a;[Read More]/a Please consult Alexa O'Brien's a href= http://www.alexaobrien.com/timeline_us_versus_manning_assange_wikileaks.html#20100822-pentagon-rape-epidemic timeline of US vs. Manning, Assange, WikiLeaks and the Press/a for comprehensive information on the Grand Jury and associated matters. AUSTRALIAN COMPLICITY Australia quietly changed its extradition law three months ago. An amendment passed in February makes it possible for someone to be extradited for minor offenses. This amendment weakens the security of all Australians, and facilitates Assange's extradition from his home country, despite popular support for him there. There was no media reportage on the passage of this amendment. a href= http://castancentre.com/2012/03/07/extradition-and-mutual-assistance-changes-slip-in-under-the-radar/ [Read More]/a Declassified Australian diplomatic cables reveal that Australian diplomats have raised no concerns over the possible extradition of Julian Assange to the United States. The Australian government asks only that it be forewarned, so as to coordinate a media response. a href=
[Goanet] DEMPO SC INK DEAL WITH FC MIDJTYLLAND
Link to this post: https://plus.google.com/113591506435167299485/posts/eTHmkne8XxH?authuser=0 04:48 *Zena Costa:* DEMPO SC INK DEAL WITH FC MIDJTYLLAND The investment marks that moment in Indian football when intent turned into commitment. It’s kick-off time for the Dempo foray into truly international football. Goa's Dempo FC has acquired 34% stake in the Danish Club and football academy FC Midtjylland for € 12Mil via Share Subscription Agreement. Dempo investment in FC midtjylland is estimated at £8.6m. Besides 34% stake Dempo will also have presence on the board F C Midtjylland Holdings A S, the holding company for Herning and Ikast based club. The Share Subscription Agreement shall take effect after the final approval of the shareholders of FCM Holdings A S at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 15 September.The deal is a long-term commercial and technical partnership between the parties, with Dempo investment strengthening the FCM capital base, and FCM committed to providing technical know-how to Dempo, which owns Dempo Sports Club, a first division I-League club. The understanding in brief envisages FCM sharing its football expertise with an Indian club, and establishing an academy in football-crazy Goa, in collaboration with Dempo. “It's a historic day for FC Midtjylland and the start of a new era for the Club. The agreement enables us to add value to the continuity of our soccer team and retain our own playing talent longer. We can enhance the level of talent development, and begin truly to internationalize the Academy, explains FC Midtjylland CEO Søren Bach. Dempo Group chairman Shrinivas V Dempo said the agreement was aimed at raising the standard of Indian soccer.Our agreement is aimed at raising the playing standard of Indian soccer, and this tie-up with a first-rate European academy and team shall spur the development of the game even faster, Dempo
[Goanet] Post from Zena Costa---Dum Maro dum is Damn Maro GOA!
Link to this post: https://profiles.google.com/zenacosta/posts/jC7Gd6H8mnb 18:17 *Zena Costa:* The Wanda Alvares Blog: Damn Maro Damn I love Movies, entertaining movies! made by thorough professionals. However every now and then we see crap and rubbish being produced and re...
[Goanet] Buzz from Zena Costa-------- JD ,JC The Calypso
Link to this post: http://www.google.com/buzz/113591506435167299485/AsKbPcXCX4w/Happy-100th-Birthday-Jaques-Yves-Cousteau-Thank 13:13 *Zena Costa:* Happy 100th Birthday, Jaques-Yves Cousteau. Thank you for all you did for this planet, for all the things you showed us, especially what a beautiful world it is below the waves. People listened to Cousteau because he was honest. He didn't make up emergencies like man made global warming. He educated people on the real conditions of nature, he spoke of real situations, so people responded. John Denver---One of my biggest musical influences that appealed to the COUNTRY BUMKIN in me thanks to my Dad. This man has one of the most beautiful voices in the world and when we lost him the sun got just a little dimmer. If ever a man could convert me, this is the one. This song, and many others by himbring tears to my eyes and a good feeling of life and living.What a beautiful, inspiring song John left us - and about such a noble vessel at that. A few years back, it pained me to hear that the Calypso was a dead hulk somewhere in a ship bone-yard. But I just read a story about her, and I quote, The boat is now docked in Brittany and its restoration will take a year and require around 8 million euros ($9.63 million), of which a third has already been raised, Cousteau said [widow of Jaques]. This is really great news. In 1950, French national (Oceanologist Marine Biologist) Jacques Cousteau founded the French Oceanographic Campaigns (FOC), and leased a ship called Calypso from Thomas Loel Guinness for a symbolic one franc a year. Cousteau refitted the Calypso as a mobile laboratory for field research and as his principal vessel for diving and filming. Jaques Y. Cousteu ( Emile Gagnan ) in 1942 invented the word SCUBA an accronim for: self contained underwater breathing appatusin the 50's and opened our eyes to the magic of the oceans a start of a movementJohn Denver sings to them the Crew Of Calypso M.S in this particular video. --*- * This post is dedicated to Goa( n) INDIA Marine Biologist of repute Anjali Menezes e Ticlo the (my) familia Marine Biologist. Mother Earth gave us all life... its time we repaid her... before she rids herself of this man made problem child. JD JC R.I.P 3 13:15 *Zena Costa:* Sit back and listen to this for what it truly means. It's not just about the Calypso boat.Jacque Cousteau, Steve Irwin and John Denver... more than ever, our world could use the hearts, souls and guidance of these men. Our world is not the same without them. We need to keep their spirit alive and growing.
[Goanet] Bhakti Kulkarni becomes International Woman Master (IWM)
Link to this post: http://www.google.com/buzz/113591506435167299485/Ai6Rai2nxWZ/Bhakti-Kulkarni-becomes-International-Woman-Master 09:22 *Zena Costa:* Bhakti Kulkarni becomes International Woman Master (IWM)
[Goanet] Acharya wins four golds at World Yoga Championship
Link to this post: http://www.google.com/buzz/113591506435167299485/bXyoYU78b6x/Nhehern-Acharya-wins-four-golds-at-World-Yoga 24 Oct *Zena Costa:* Nhehern Acharya wins four golds at World Yoga Championship
[Goanet] HELLO!!!!!!!! GOA--------------hockey is back , LETS PLAY!!!!!!!!
OI!!
Dev Borem Korum Patrao,
-wen its SPORTS UR FULLEST SUPPORT
has never been doubted
for now its almost a one man (sigmund) versus the rest of GOA
(reSAG the rest )
SURE THING!!! PLS JOIN IN!
SAG doent even give recognition
Rec persons wt your kind of attitude
Its a super endeavour ,real proud of Sigmund
Lets Stick for GOA
I'm really excited abt the whole thing
I love HOCKEY but i ve never seen a tourney in GOA!
Sure look fwd to it
Identifying a land/property for turf-field hockey is vital so
GOA starts right at world standard s surface!!
if each of us can give a 1000 INR= a lac=lacs v quick.
do write in to Sigmund (wt cc goaanet @BUZZ!!)
/whoever you can Via Goa net
so it pricks the thick skinned ones!
They are still struggling but what a game wtout a contest!
wt Anna nana aiz passun recognition na-na!
=P
{hmm..i know!}
team leaves evening.Will send u pic
see if u can use it
Maatche Faca Favor fwd to whichever Goa groups /individuals u can
esp GULF GOANS
we have set bench marks for football,
despite tringgg 'Watch it u , OR ELSE hmmm whatever!
*musslles re!!!kinda chaps (im not JOQING!!)
seriously !!some benny from navelim?? volleyball ball player ??was
hockey ??
hm is going blahh! u got it.
Sports esp the national game is
something we must kp alive for gen next !!
lets take the shame outta the national game!
viva GOA, SPREAD THE WORD!! if theres any body
u kno i can contact here let me know ..
just HOLaaa the Gulfies okay ??
game on!
I will be in touch,kp u info.
Cuidado!
zena
On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 1:33 PM, armstrong augusto vaz
armstrong...@gmail.com wrote:
nice write up
lets support sigmund and join the cause
my full support
On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 2:22 AM, Zena Costa zenaco...@gmail.com wrote:
ACHG squad for U-20 National Hockey Championships
GOAN hOCKEY is BACK!!!
[Goanet] HELLO!!!!!!!! GOA--------------hockey is back , LETS PLAY!!!!!!!!
ACHG squad for U-20 National Hockey Championships GOAN hOCKEY is BACK!!! Even as this Write goes cyber, a young Canadian of Goan Origin Ken Pereira is training and gets set to lead the Canadian National HOCKEY SQUAD for the forthcoming Common Wealth Games, in India. Meanwhile in his native land Goa; which has thrown up the most brilliant talent in India in the bygone days; another multi faceted Goenkar, who once nutured a HOCKEY dream is getting set for a revival of sorts, to make a GOAN dream a reality. AcHG's prime soldier doesn't have a degree in administration and Goa may not be aware of his HOCKEY dream.Nevertheless the name Sigmund De souza is synonymous with dedication to all things GOAN and one of the most trusted and respected names for yeomen service to GOA in varied fields. The right men (for Goan Hockey) at he right time, Sigmund, with Anselm Gabriel filcked the stick near two years ago with dedicated souls worked toward a dream- a dream that the entire nation sharesQuest for excellence in Hockey -The National Game.AfTER MORE THAN TWO DECADES a twenty member Goa State FIELD HOCKEY squad---comprising eighteen players and two officials are getting set participate in the U-20 National Hockey Championships organized by the Indian Hockey Federation in Pune from 25 September The team which has been by coached by Melchior Alemão under the supervision of Anselm Gabriel is being fielded by the Association for Control of Hockey in Goa (ACHG) the sole affiliated body of the Indian Hockey Federation. The team will leave for Pune on Thursday 23 September. The Association For Control Of Hockey (ACHG) with Sigmund de souza as President and former state pro fieldsman Anselm Gabriel as Secretary is one that promises to stem the rot plaging Goan hockey Noteworthy is the fact that sigmund Anselm have borne all costs approx 12 lakh from their own pockets , in the two years its taken to field a squad.still require another couple lac for the team expenditure. ACGH president Sigmund de Souza unlike the majority of sports adminstrators is more 'hands-on-lets-do- it' than 'boss'.wished the boys the best of luck and asked them to do Goa proud. GOENKARS PLS NOTE***The team is being sent despite attempts to sabotage the tour by a couple of South Goa politicians and the non cooperative attitude of Sports Authority of Goa Director V M Prabhudessai.ious . Its Obvious that these people who call themselves sports lovers are more in love with their own selfish interests and couldn’t care less about the future of Goa’s sports persons,” says ACHG general secretary Anselm Gabriel. The Goa team the first in two decades-will be captained by Sanford Jokas of Fr. Basilio School, Majorda. The sQUAD:: Goalkeepers Navin Mendes (VC), Jesus Cardozo. Defenders – Richard Gama, Marco Gracias, Neville Rodrigues. Midfielders - Kennedy Fernandes, Sanford Jokas(C), Sheikh Mouzzan, Maxie Dias.Forwards - Anthony Po, Robert Gomes, Glen Frada, Basil Tirkey, Aidan Fernandes, Sheikh Tabrez, Martin Cardozo, Ronny Fernandes, Rajat Chari. Coach Melchior Alemão. Manager Carlton Fortes. Sigmund De souza AN aPPEAL to GOENKARS! Subject: We Need Donations The U-20 team, like teams that have been sent by us before are not being funded by the SAG. We are working hard to give the boys an opportunity we did not have. But there are expenses involved, if there is anybody out there who can afford to donate something to the Association for Control of Hockey in Goa (ACHG) I am reachable on 91 9823095064. Thanks and God Bless You All. Long live Goan hockey. P.S. There's a likelihood one of our boys will get selected for the national player pool. -Sigmund HELLO GOA--hockey is back ,LETS PLAY It takes a village to raise a child, goes an old goan axiom..In case of Hockey GOA it will take an united front and help from GOANS in goa overseas to ensure that this dream lives on...ACHG NEEDS (and urgent!!) FUNDS,HELPING HANDS , LAND FOR SETTING UP A PROPER FIELD HOCKEY INFRASTUCTURE. Much Like the game, this endeavor relies on teamwork-Each, true to his role. Paging GOENKARS DO YOU HEAR ME??? gOENS CAN KEEP TRACK OF /COME UP WT SUGGESTIONS/ HELP OUT --CLICK THIS LINK--- http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=133185413379376#!/group.php?gid=133185413379376v=info Hockey Goa A place for Goan hockey players, former players, lovers of the game, members of Hockey Goa and the Association for Control of Hockey in Goa, and well wishers to interact.All content is public. Email:hockey...@rediffmail.com, sigm...@yahoo.com WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR open your hearts, pick up your phone and dial *91 9823095064 for SIGMUND. If Ken can do it Canada, so can GOA!!! hockey is back --GAME ON!!! -zena
[Goanet] MICKKY PACHECO's PRIME Mistake???
who RATOL? NOT ALL.!!GOA SURE SMELLS A RAT!! *Nadia Jolene Torrado: Girl Interrupted?* Goa: --- -Zena Costa THIS TIME IT BOOMERANGED and with accuracy--former Goa Tourism Minister and Nationalist Congress Party legislator Mickky Pacheco, (currently in his running sho), the flamboyont and Arrogant native of Betalbatim had obnoxiously stated on record and repeatedly...that his 'close Family Friend has ''made a mistake of using the pesticide RATOL(THE ENTIRE) tube mistaking it for toothpaste will certainly not count this one as his favourite Mistakes *Crime branch as declared MICKKY as prime suspect* subsequent to second post mortem findings in Goa,based on prima facie evidence and the post-mortem report received from a Chennai hospital, The family freind had resigned from the Cabinet over allegations about his involvement in the death of his close friend Torradoe and was questioned by the State police Crime is on the run and is likely to move for anticipatory bailIs now PRIME ACCUSED in heartbreaking death of young Nadia Joelle Torrado (27) om loutulim.She died 10 days ago in the Chennai.She was first treated at Apollo Victor Hospital, Margao, and later moved to Jupiter Hospital in Thane before being airlifted to Chennai for a liver transplant. She underwent a liver transplant through the Chennai cadaver transplant registry. But the surgery failed because of severe internal bleeding. She was pumped in with more than 250 units of blood components. Hospital sources said she developed blood poisoning and died of cardio-respiratory arrest. Her body was then moved to the Government Royapettah Hospital for a post-mortem. Meanwhile, the judiciary has denied the bail plea of Lyndon Monteiro, who was the OSD to the former tourism minister, the prosecution also informed the Margao sessions court on Tuesday )The Crime Branch earlier in the day registered a case under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (culpable homicide not amounting to murder)After the death of Ms. Torrado, a case was registered under Section 306 (abetment to suicide against unknown persons.)hospital, where she was admitted after she had allegedly consumed rat poison at ( am On !5th May at her residence in south Goa.The investigations reveal 11 injury marks on her body. Police sources said that during interrogation it was revealed that Mickky currrently the prime accused, had taken her out for dinner on the night before she consumed Ratol. ** *POST MOTEM INVESTIGATIONS* IGoa Superintendent of Police and public relations officer Atmaram Deshpandehas stated the body bore “serious injuries including head injuries” indicating that the woman was badly battered. We suspect that the injuries had been caused because she has was beaten up. We had asked the mother and brothers if they had beaten her and they have denied doing so, said sources. The autopsy report of Nadia Joelle Torrado has revealed that even though she died of poisoning, her body had multiple contusions. This, according to a forensic expert, suggests that she might have been beaten up with a log. All her personal belongings have been destroyed. Her passport, laptop and mobile phone have gone missing soon after the incident, said sources. Nadia, who reportedly consumed Ratol (a rodent poison) mistaking it for toothpaste on May 15, was admitted to a local hospital before being taken for treatment at Jupiter Hospital in Thane. A confidential police note to the governor says that instead of being admitted to any of the known hospitals in Mumbai, she was driven to a far off hospital in Thane which didn't have required facilities for treating (patients with) liver failure. She was subsequently taken to Apollo Hospital in Chennai against medical advice. On Tuesday, cops from Goa met forensic experts in Chennai who conducted the post-mortem examination. They (Goa police) wanted to know if these contusions could have been caused by jabbing of needles and catheters during treatment. We have ruled that out. Needles and catheters are not injected all over the body and she had deep contusions resulting in tissue damage in at least ten places on her body. Her lower lip appeared blue while the upper was normal. These are reasons to suspect that she may have been beaten up, probably with a log or stick, said a forensic expert.that the 11 injuries had been caused by a blunt object/weapon. (Updatesw
[Goanet] SONIA MOVES HIGHCOURT For CBI PROBE.
** *An appeal to GoanS!* *Hello GOA?? PLs.support this family * *Torrado Family seek CBI PROBE In Nadia's Death.* If You were involved and guilty even a little in the Nadia Torrado death case, would you ask the best in the country to probe?? IF There are any doubts And more (False?) allegations that Sonia Torrado would go out of her way to harm her own daughter,(as alleged in the section of the Goan Press) this should keep the cynics quite for a while. Stating total despair of over harrasment and unfair means in the investigation process,Nadia's bereaved mother Sonia Along with her son Conrad and Nadia estranged huband Winston Baretto have petitioned for a impartial and complete probe into the sad demise of Nadia with the Central.Bureau of Investigation.With Mickky Now back town and prime accused The first hearing is scheduled for Tommorow the 10th Of June 2010 May justice be pevail Sonia Torrado in her press conference has appealed I NEED SUPPORT OF MY GOAN PEOPLE!! Pls Help me and my family we are beingharassed any GOAN HERE? A personal note.I think in one death and before this family who i personally know as Friends and former neighbours have died a 100 ts and over!!! enough gut wrenching pain.i appeal to fellow Goans that If you cant help or don't wont to help them PLEASE STOP MESSING WITH THEM!! and let justice take its course.al policing Truth will surface,--- pls quit making monster out of a mother This mother has just lost her daughter under horrifyingconditions and the nitemare never cease??nobody is above the law. If Sonia has have broken the law e will have to face the music. PLEASE GIVE her the benefit of doubt until proven guilty
[Goanet] NOEL DA LIMA LEITAO NO MORE
Noted football commentator Noel da Lima Leitao (50) was found dead earlier today in his hotel room in Kolkata, only a day after being a commentator in the final of the 114th IFA Shield .http://www.indianfootball.com/en/news/articleId/1665 (courtesy -indianfootball.com)
[Goanet] India v/s Palestine: Nehru Cup Entrée
- Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book, The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on 20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/ - *ola GOA---love Football?* *STAND UP FOR THE BOYS iN BLUE will you??SEE fooT- note!!* ** *India v/s Palestine: Nehru Cup Entrée* Defending champs India take on Palestine in entree to the 14th edition of the Nehru Cup Nehru Cup on the 19th of this month. The top two of each group shall qualify into the semi finals and the eventual finals shall be held on 30 th August. formerly scheduled for the 18th NOW kicks off on 19 due to the Independence Day festivities at the Ambedkar Stadium, the Indian FA decided to delay the kick-off by a day to ensure that the turf is in its best condition. “The tournament kicks off on 19th. Everyone is working hard to give the ground the best shape and we assure that like the previous year’s edition this year also it will be a success,” All India Football Federation (AIFF) acting president, Praful Patel said. Fuelled by India-Footy never- say- die ally ONGC yet again pitching in as sponsor; the Nehru Cup is being revived after a decade.The petroleum major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), has chosen venue Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi.The preceding edition of the tournament saw India pulling off a 1-0 victory over Syria to lift their first ever ONGC Nehru Cup.India received the winners’ prize of USD 40,000. *FIFA rankings of the other participating nations of the 2009 Nehru Cup are: Syria (95), Thailand (117), Lebanon (148), Sri Lanka (156) and Kyrgyzstan (160). ** Group A –India; Palestine;lebannon ;*** * Group**B- Syria, Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan.** ** **MATCH-offs* *:19th August: India – Palestine (Group A) 20th August: Syria – Sri Lanka (Group B) * *21st August: Palestine – Lebanon (Group A) 22nd August: Kyrgyzstan – Sri Lanka (Group B) 23rd August: India – Lebanon (Group A) 24th August: Syria – Kyrgyzstan (Group B) 27th August: Winner (Group A) – Runner-up (Group B)** 28th August: Winner (Group B) – Runner-up (Group A) 30th August: Third Place Play-off 31st August: Final * ** **footer* ** *ola GOA!! With GOA making team India;well almost -- its truly crucial n essential that Goa responds in prop up of our boys n the national squad.pls spare a min to drop a line at the following blogs(below) Can WE SUPPORT our BOYS IN BLUE PLS???* *Msgs fr: invigorating aggressor(Sunil Chhetri)* *Indian football's chief guardian ( Mahesh Gawli)* *http://www.maheshgawli.com/blog/ourmission*http://www.maheshgawli.com/blog/ourmission ** *http://www.sunilchhetri.com/blog/believein_us*
[Goanet] GOA gets SANTOSH once more
In a clash of India's most dominant 'footie'' regions, GOA ended a super season, with the Coach Mariano guided boys pulling off a 4-2 win over Bengal via SUDDEN DEATH in the final of the 2009 63rd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy played in chennai this evening, certaininl;ywell deserved icing on the cake for the Goa football Association secretary savio messias who takes who takes the GFA into its golden jubilee season. . Goa which has easily dominated the Indian football scenario in the last five seaons (2004-05 to 2009) exorcised the ghosts of the past by taking home the most coveted and the only PRIZE that eluded the state in the last three seasons. It was Goas first win against Bengal in six meetings in the final and their fifth title triumph and fourth outright (they were joint-winners once). Bengal last won in 1999 whilst Goa took the cup 1n 2005. After a goaless 90 minutes and half-hour of extra-time period which saw both teams put up a gritty fight in an entertaining and evenly balanced encounter it was heartbreak for Bengal and 'Santosh zalem Goem.Leading to the penalty shootout, Climax Lawrence, Beevan DMello, John Charles Dias and Fulganco Cardozo converted for Goa. former International and spoting clube de Goa 's man in the den Captain Felix DSouza brought off saves off Safar Sardar and Lalkamal Bhowmik. as Bengal Snehashish Chakraborty and Pachau Lalam Puia found the net for Bengal. *Goan skipper Saligao lad felix DSouza thus came through the tournament without conceding a goal during regulation period to emulate fellow Goan and the legendary goalie Bramhanand Shankwalkar who was so far the only goalie in India to do so three decades ago. Climax and Covan Lawrence who have a plaY in separarte units in club football, also bagged have the distinction of being the only Brothers on Field' for both 2004-05 and the current Santosh Triumphs.* Bengal paid a heavy price with a slightly casual approach of their strikers missing scoring chances galore while Goa, playing their eighth match in three weeks, looked more likely to score though neither could break the deadlock.. Bengal kicked off in style and had Goa under pressure with a series of raids as they intelligently moved the ball around from flank to flank to keep the defenders guessing. but couldnt get past some commited and clean defending from mercurial defender Mahesh Gawli who was equally matched by SOME inspired defending by Covan Lawrence .GOA's Young gunners however, were found inexeperienced in positioning and anticipation despite a constant supply of exellent crosses from Nicholas Rodrigues (left) and Wilton Gomes (right) from the wings and midfield play lead by Climax lawrence . After lemon break, it was Goa who took the initiative and in fact looked more dangerous when on the move.in the second half using the width of the field to stretch the Bengal defence that just about managed to avert danger. *Marcus Mascarenhas, the livewire in the Goan ranks was undoubtedly the player of the match for Goa, kept the team move with splitters from the midfield and then following up on the attacks.* and the Bengal goal looked certain to fall at any moment. A few close shaves kept Bengal in the game, but their defending left a lot to be desired. The Goan forwards too were guilty wasting a couple of great scoring chances off some . In the dying moments,Felix DSouzas courage and reflexes to bring off a couple of saves to take the game into 'sudden death'..for Bengal. whilst Tamil-Nadu younster Muthu bagged the player off the tourney' , Goa who did not have a single foul in the final also took the Fair Play award. Bengal tiger endangered ?well thats agood debate for another day .Football loving GOANS are getting set to welcome victorius team Goa (at 5 pm,tommorow) in a rally linning the streets from southernest Pallolem to the hub of our football ,the PJN stadium at fatorda. Right now, its SANTOSH times iN GOA.. \
[Goanet] Fwd: GOA gets SANTOSH once more-------------------RE:CORECTION-------------victory celebz.
The celebration to hounour the Santosh trophy vicrors are at 5pm Tilak maidan.NOT PJN Fatorda. mea culpa! cheers! z some commited and clean defending from mercurial defender Mahesh Gawli who was equallFootball loving GOANS are getting set to welcome victorius team Goa (at 5 pm,tommorow) in a rally linning the streets from southernest Pallolem to the hub of our football ,the PJN stadium at fatorda. Right now, its SANTOSH times iN GOA.. \
[Goanet] Fwd: Clubs Summoned For license/ Registration Renewal Official Press Release from GFA---------
The folowing press note has been issued by the Goa football Association(GfA) pls do carry . thanks n Regards Zena -- Forwarded message -- From: Savio Messias Date: Sun, May 3, 2009 at 10:52 PM Subject: Press Note To: Zena Costa All the football clubs affiliated to the Goa Football Association, which have not renewed the registration for the 2009-10 season are hereby reminded that the last date for submitting the forms is 15th May 2009. Now surf faster and smarter ! Check out the new Firefox 3 - Yahoo! Edition * Click here!
[Goanet] Fwd: FIRST GARY LINEKER SCHOLAR SET TO TRAVEL TO UK
Goa Heritage Action Group releases PARMAL, the journal of the GHAG, on Apr 25, 2009 at 5.30 at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhas. Price Rs 200 in Goa. Dear Goa netters n football aficionados Here's great news vis-a -vis Savio Messias -secretary of Goa football asso. we have our first Gary linekar scholar ' GOA(L)!!--- congrats Les -proud of u Kiddo !! lets futbol em !! zena pswishes/msgs for Lester cld ne mailed to me or gfa *Savio Messias* gfa_go...@yahoo.com ** * * *FIRST GARY LINEKER SCHOLAR SET TO TRAVEL TO UK * Lesten Martins, a young footballer from Goa will begin the first Gary Lineker Football Scholarship on 23rd April. Lesten Martins, 15, will travel to the UK to train with Leicester City and sample the life of a professional footballer in this country. The scholarship, sponsored by Air India, is part of the Leicester India Football Link, an initiative launched to forge links between Leicester and India by Milan Mandaric, Chairman of Leicester City Football Club; the British High Commissioner to India, Sir Richard Stagg; and Keith Vaz, MP for Leicester East and GFA. It follows a hugely successful tour to Goa in October last year by a group of Under 14’s footballers from Leicester. During the tour, Lesten was identified by the coaches that accompanied the touring party as possessing great ability, and they chose him to receive this once in a lifetime opportunity. In addition to training with the club, Lesten will attend the Foxes final home game of the season against Scunthorpe and meet with Leicester City legend Gary Lineker, in whose name the scholarship is awarded. Keith Vaz MP said: “It’s wonderful to be able to welcome this talented young man to Leicester. The players from Leicester enjoyed a fantastic tour last year and I’m delighted that the link between the two communities can be further strengthened through the Gary Lineker Scholarship.” Lesten Martins said: “I can’t wait to get to England and train with Leicester City. It is my dream to be a footballer, and I can’t believe I’m going to have the chance to train with a professional team.” Savio Messias said: This is a wonderful opportunity for Lesten Martins who will be accompanied by Fabien D’souza of Goa United Academy, whose club has been responsible for the development of Lesten. *ENDS* -- Now surf faster and smarter ! Check out the new Firefox 3 - Yahoo! Edition * Click here!http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_firefox_1/*http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/firefox/
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: To a time that was: remembering an unusual chef from Raia (Lesley A. Esteves)
HI Bernard, No offence man, but since Chef isn't with us anymore i am lets say Im his ''spokes person'' I will ask you what chef would definitely have said to you .. Arre Patrao, why are we looking at a glass half empty ,why not half full? so muchfor your Goenkarponn'' If you have witnessed the years when i played the drums (One year only not really important ) why not add to the content ? This boy (Lesley ) wasn't even born then (And i would second him for certain) We don't have to be ''know it all'' to pen from the heart''--I'm immensely touched so is Chef 's family and close friends.that's what Lesley has done---he touched our hearts like many who loved him so.. Lesley's piece on Chef Fernando Da Costa is undoubtedly straight from the heart... and its a very apt description, a very emotional one and most importantly its sincere. Its also very clear from the onset that the writer approached the subject from what was dearest to Chef and also the reason why they met and bonded---GOAN CUISINE Its very apparent from his ;;header''To a time that was: remembering an unusual chef from Raia (Remembering a CHEF/not Remo's drummer!!) The article does mention his wife Margarida (He was married to Imelda Tavora's daughter that's her.). Chef was a multi faceted , immensely gifted person. His dedication to all things GOAN cannot be summed up in one article. It will take a book.Chef was also his own person,i don't see any sense in ''Imelda's son in law'' /Remo blah blah WellThere is a lot to CHEF fERNANDO I WILL LIST SOME FOR OTHER ''BUT THAT IS MISSING'' TYPES!! 1---He PLAYED THE DRUMS FOR YEAR 2 -- He PLAYED THE VIOLIN,GUITAR AND WAS AN EXPONENT OF THE gUMMOT N THUMRI.all HIS LIFE 3Founder MEMBER OF THE Goan CULTURAL TROUPE ''gAVANA'' 4-former Right BACK football sALGAOCARSPORTS club 5--FOUNDER Raia YOUTH assoc 6--Fernando's IS THE ONLY NON FIVE STAR PROPERTY TO BE FEATURED AS THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN INDIA (4 years running) BY THE WORLD culinary SURVEY. need i go on?i think you get my point? it would be really nice if you could write about his times with the group Remo and companhia ---even i wasn't born then 7---Chef did not have kids and was very attached to his elder brothers children in the joint family he lived in and practically raised and guided the eldest niece n grandchild when his brother passed away at 46. i ought to know .i am her and I rest my case. Dev Borem Korum; Mog Assunim... Zena ps-.i look forward to your piece on my uncles one year as drummer. 2009/4/21 Frederick [FN] Noronha * फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या fredericknoro...@gmail.com -- Forwarded message -- From: Bernado Colaco ole_...@yahoo.co.uk Date: 2009/4/21 Subject: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: To a time that was: remembering an unusual chef from Raia (Lesley A. Esteves) To: goanet@lists.goanet.org The article does not mention Fernando's passion for music. He a was an avid drummer and belonged to the group Remo and companhia. He was married to Imelda Tavora's daughter. BC -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ http://goa1556.goa-india.org Sent from Pune, MH, India quot;God heals and the doctor takes the fees.quot; - Benjamin Franklin
[Goanet] BRITISH COLUMBIA UNDER 15 TEAM TO PLAY IN GOA
Close on the heels of Leceister City under 15 team visiting Goa yet another team this time from the US will be playing a tournament in Goa involving 3 teams. A team of Sikh NRI'S based in the US and presently touring India would play matches against Mahindra United and Goa under 15 teams. The Goa team coached by Lino Pereira consists of Sheldon Fernandes,Albino Gomes, Flobert Montero,Joy Dias, Jesmon Carvalho,Meldon D'silva,Dario Rodrigues,James Fernandes,Niall Cardozo,Lester Martins Sheldon Rodrigues,Estevan Mendes,Tunard Fernandes,Brandon Fernandes,Alesh Sawant, Nickson Castana. Mahindra United under 15 team arrived yesterday while the US team currently in Delhi is touching base Goa tomorrow. The draw is as follows Dec16 Mahindra vs Goa at Raia ground Dec 17 Mahindra vs Golden Temple at Tilak Maidan Dec 18 Goa vs Golden Temple at Fatorda Stadium Final to be held at Fatorda on 20th Dec All matches to be held at 4pm -- Get rid of Add-Ons in your email ID. Get yourn...@ymail.com. Sign up now!http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_dbid_2/*http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address
[Goanet] goan herITAGE MATTERS-FWD TO ME BY SOME GULGOANS BLOG! OLD ARTICLE -sERIES-living HERITAGE:Goa(GT)
*Salcette's toddy bear keeps Goas feni spirit tapping* *Feni Fransicso is the maker and preserver of Goas best known ambassador of goodwill and friendship-feni. At sixty-five, the Tarzan from Salcette swings from palm to palm to pluck coconuts and tap toddy to make feni. This is a first of a new series, Keepers Of The Past, profiling Goans who till today, nurture and preserve those little slices and nuggets of Goa that are fast diminishing, Zena Costa, meets the artist who knows his feni like the back of his palm.* Hanv zaite maad chodla …hanven zaite paus podoilliant…says Francisco Rodrigues or Feni Francisco as he is to feni guzzling Saashtikaars, belying his 65 years one observes him nimbly scramble and descend swinging palms. Years, in fact are rather inapt to mark the passage of characters like Francisco who are timeless custodians of Goa's prized heritage. His words translated from Konkani I have climbed many a palm…weathered many a monsoon … are germane to the arduous journey of this man from Per-Seraulim, Colva. Orphaned at age 6, Francisco lived with his uncle, and worked as caregiver cum playmate to the kids of the local Bhatkar…by the time he was 11 he had moved on to tending cattle, tapping toddy and plucking coconuts for Rs.15 a month. For the hardy lad, both marriage and enterprise happened at 20. Whilst he continued to pluck coconuts for steady income, (with the backing of his wife whom he describes as 'God sent' and a great mother to their three children), he hired few palms from the Bhatkar and put years of toddy tapping to fine use to brew feni and vinegar. What started off as Devachem besanv asliar zatlem' (God willing, it will work) more than forty years down the line, is a success story accepted with touching humility and modesty. It is to Feni Francisco that connoisseurs and regulars of the hardy brew travel from all over Goa. Some clients go back a good 30 years or so and extend to Goa's top politicians, tiatr artistes and cross borders to Bollywoods 'Anthony Gonsalveses'. Such is the demand, that off- season (monsoons) Francisco sells only one bottle per person. It wouldn't be fair to persons driving all the way from Bardez to go empty handed''. He says. Otherwise, a client may buy upto 10 bottles each. Francisco's routine today is the same it was at 20. Up at 5 am, he ascends palms to hang the 'Budkulo' (earthen pot) to collect toddy. Its coconut plucking until noon (a brief Kanji-break at 11am). Back on the palms by 1 pm to descend with a pot of toddy and heads for his tiny 'brewery' adjoining his humble home. Watching him at work is a lesson in minutiae and intricacies of the art of brewing feni. Ask him if factories manufacturing Feni are selling authentic stuff, he slaps the palm he was leaning against, as if it had just insulted his grandmother…but calms down to rue the fact that spurious stuff sold by factories at cheap rates, has traditional brewers shut shop. Some often complain my price is high, but if a man knows Feni from what passes off as feni, he can tell by taking a small sip…the true Feni drinker can tell from smell… knows that many a laborious day has gone into the making. I don't advertise or force anyone to buy he says. Francisco gets bit emotional as he tells Hya soryaan Goemchem nanv soglia sounsarak gazoilam''(this spirit has sung the Goan melody to the world) and adds I would rather that God takes me away, than keeps me alive to make and sell something else as Coconut Feni'. Interestingly, the proud keeper of Goa's coconut Feni is a teetotaler. How does he test the stuff? God gifted me with this art…I can tell by looking …by just the first whiff …I feel lucky to be able to keep alive something precious to Goa. (courtesy: Gomantak Times) This first of its kind Gulf-Goans e-newsletter is dedicated to Goans around the Globe. http://www.goa-world.com/ Team and founders are always the first to get you in the limelight - in the field of sports, politics, social, cultural, educational, other actitivity(ies) or to the benefit of Goans and Goa via its news services from professional journalists and supporters based in Gulf countries and worldwide. It is moderated by AlmeidaGaspar since 1994, and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.comwebsite. Any and all postings from Goans are welcomed - be it a Goan business enterprise, a Goan event/programme of cultural heritage, or of a personal nature. Thanks to true and brilliante Goan writer ZENA COSTA of GOMANTAK TIMES for the support to Goa and Goans
[Goanet] International Standard Athletic synthetic track for Peddem
*TALASHA;STEFFI PROBABLEs FOR C'WEALTH GAMES * *International Standard Athletic synthetic track for Peddem* *-zena costa* With the Chowgules going magnanimous in support of sports infrastructure with a state of the art fitness centre and SAARC countries sole Field turf playing surface under the capable ELVIS GOES; at the Shrimati Parvatibai Chowgule College; Track and Field athletes possibly will just have their 'field-days' before long; with a synthetic athletics track coming Goa-way at the Peddem Sports Complex. It is Chief Minister Kamat an avid sports lover, who played catalyst in transfer to realism Goa's dream of an international standard athletic synthetic track by shooting off a letter to the union minister for Sports Dr.M S Gill. In a e-comminuque to this writer; Roque Dias Regional director SAI West is positivist that with the Sports Authority of India seriously considering of laying the same, to the tune of Rs. 3.5 crore.The ambitious project of SAI, under the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India, has deputed as team of experts to access the feasibility and soil testing for this ambitious project . The project which was initiated by Kamat could finally come to light after a gap of 20 years to various attempts to put the track in the pipeline, at the cost of Sports Authority of India (Government of India.) As a consequence of a letter by Mr Digambar Kamat, dispatched by the Chief Minister's office to Dr M S Gill, Union Minister of Sports, a high level panel, comprising of Roque Dias, Regional Director, Mr Manmeet Singh Goinde, SAI DD of Infra Division and Mr Dinesh Kumar, Executive Engineer, CPWD, visited the State and have undertaken the preliminary formalities at the SAI Directorate of Sports Dr Susan de Souza accompanied the panel along with Marwin Gomes, architect of PWD and Monica Lobo were also present. Dr de Sousa also apprised the panel of the various features of the Sports Science at Peddem which can facilitate the conduct of national camps in the State. Roque Dias also informs that two Goans namely Talasha Prabhu (swimming) and Steffi Cardozo (athletics) are probables for the forth coming Commonwealth Games 2010. The Sports Authority of India would provide the air fares for national coaching camps including a kit of Rs. 10,000, besides Rs 350 per day for the diet. Both, Steffi and Talasha would be under the guidance of a foreign coach and would be assisted for international exposure, he disclosed. training centre, Peddem, Mapusa, where around 60 girl inmates are housed in the discipline of boxing, athletic, football and judo.
[Goanet] Fwd: COACHING CLINIC WT LEICESTER IN GOA
A Coaching Clinic organised by the GOA Football Association (GFA)will be held at the Duler ground, Mapusa on 21st October and 23rd October 2008, from 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. The Clinic will be conducted by the coaches of Leicester City including former England players Alan John Bircherall and Dan Marshall a former Bolton Wanderers player. The Clinic Is Ipen to Coaches, Players ,fotball writers and afficianados Football Lovers and allthose intrested in picking up the finer nuances of coaching From amongst the best in the bussines. Those interested in attending the workshop should submit their names to the GFA office.via telephome /email. Savio Messias[EMAIL PROTECTED] --
[Goanet] Fwd: Goa Blog------------zena--------------Delegate registration for IFFI-2008 opens
Hi,Pls pass on to Ur colleagues who mite be interested. Zena -- Goa Blog http://www.goablog.org/ Delegate registration for IFFI-2008 openshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/goablog/doAO/~3/419586931/ Posted: 13 Oct 2008 09:15 AM CDT The Directorate of Film Festivals along with the Ministry of Information Broadcasting has opened the on-line registration of delegates for the 39th International Film Festival of Indiahttp://www.goablog.org/?s=international+film+festival+of+india(IFFI) - 2008. The Film Festival will be held in Goa http://www.goablog.org/posts/about-goa/ from 22 November to 2 December. The website can be visited at http://www.iffi.nic.in/ for getting registered online by delegates. The last date for registration with normal fee of Rs 300 is 14 November. *However, a delegate can get registered up to 20 November with late fee of Rs 200.* You are subscribed to email updates from Goa Bloghttp://www.goablog.org/ To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe nowhttp://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailunsub?id=2284249key=3xQ0iRpDxP . Email Delivery powered by FeedBurner Inbox too full? [image: (feed)]http://feeds.feedburner.com/goablog/doAO Subscribe http://feeds.feedburner.com/goablog/doAO to the feed version of Goa Blog in a feed reader. If you prefer to unsubscribe via postal mail, write to: Goa Blog, c/o FeedBurner, 20 W Kinzie, 9th Floor, Chicago IL USA 60610
[Goanet] Fwd: JOSHUA,CHARton
-- Forwarded message -- From: zena costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: May 14, 2008 3:13 PM Subject: JOSHUA,CHARton To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Francis Ribeiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joshua, Charlton, Aiken Return -zena costa EIVKAAR !! Where shall we go this summer? Queries novelist Anita Dessai in her best seller entitled the same. Try inquiring this of year old Joshua Vaz (17) and15 year olds Charlton Vaz and Aiken Dias the counter is similar to millions.-Goa for the summer. But the boys are not vacationers. After a year of football training in Portugal these teens come back to that place where the heart lies-Goa. HOME! It maybe recalled that there three footballers Goan were sent to Portugal last year following a GFA m.o.u with Porto FC and Vitoria Guimaraes. Having completed their intensive training at Guimaraes in a major football nation like Portugal and successfully so. And what's the feeing at home? Speaking to Herald spoke the families of these budding footballers just prior to their arrival in Dabolim. Aiken Dias' father Felipe a former footballer says I cant wait to see Aiken. My wife Flory is in Jerusalem and will miss Aiken's home coming. When queried how Aiken had coped without family Filipe replies We would always be admonishing him for his fathomless watching of every football match he could both live and on Television. In his absence each time the word football was mentioned or the TV switched on we would miss him .As for my boy, he was totally engrossed in what was being done there and wasn't homesick at all.Infact he was very jovial and would cheer us up I haven't seen my son for a year and have missed him.I m off to the airport. ---Place Inbox-- Vitória Sport Clube is a Portuguese football club based in the city of Guimarães, located 40 km north of Oporto. It is reported to be established in 1922. Although Vitória de Guimarães (the club abbreviation used in Portugal) never managed to win the championship or even the Portuguese cup, it is one of the most respected clubs in Portugal, playing in the last decades always at the top division, most of the times seeking for the places that grant access to the UEFA competitions. Clubs such as Parma AC, Atletico Madrid and Sparta Prague were eliminated from european competitions in ties with Guimarães. Joshuah Vaz who had earlier undergone a 5 month stint at Porto trained and did play matches for the club.Aiken and cherton were in the trainee category receiving intensive training a la Portugal. -- report continues…. In the fatorda home of Joshuah and Charlton Vaz, a very close-knit family for whom football is a way of life eagerly awaits the boys' return. Their father coach Soccorro Vaz a reputed footballer in his day, and a respected coach and PE teacher at the manovikas trust say told Herald Other than the time Josh and Charlton represented Goa ,they have spent every night of their young lives at home. We did miss them a lot since both my sons were not home. Their mother missed then terribly as any mum would. We would be in touch online regularly it's not the same as being with them. But, as much as we missed their presence Coach Socorro stressed my sons want to excel. And as parents however much we night miss them it's a sacrifice we have to make. Parental backing and support is vital. When queried how te boys had fared he said there is a new maturity about them. They come out to be more mature ,more grown up,independent.Infact Joshua t was able to pass on to me some stuff they learnt and I was able to implement it here 'says Coach Soccaro. All three boys who step out of the airport with long locks haircuts are expensive in Portugal quipped Aiken to be enveloped in hugs mingled with tears of joy and re-union. We have one demand they say- xitt-kodi-fish please! We are s tarving! While Ailken's fish-curry- rice awaits him in Mapusa. The vaz boys will home to the aroma of fish curry rice, chicken Goesa, bebinca, Doce de grao and home made chocolate cake cooked with love by their mother Debbie. Well, as the axiom goes you can take a true Goenkar out of Goa but not the Goenkar out of the Goan. So xitt-Kodi it is. What does one say but,Eivkar! Welcome home and Bon Appetite!
[Goanet] JAMES REBELO------bids adieu
--- http://www.GOANET.org --- Goanet mourns the passing of Jorge de Abreu Noronha in Portugal - Nov 27/07 http://tinyurl.com/2dk2bl http://tinyurl.com/29kpdx --- JAMES REBELO--bids adieu Goenkar Music-maker signs-up with *THE* maker Dear Goa-netters, Info.very heart-rending; has just come my way. Remember/Know James Rebelo? James from Seraulim (Salcete), who in his zenith captivated us with his wizardry on the drums, especially as the (literally)blue eyed guy on the drums, percussions and vocals with the Goan band LYNX??? He and his wife Vera who had moved on to their common-interest-Cuisine (after music dancing) with the eat-sing-dance eatery Picket Fences at Seraulim? Well, yet another Goenkar musician has signed up with the lord. James Rebelo passed away early evening/late this afternoon. I'm short of precise details. Figured numerous goa-netters know him? Maybe family /friends?? Would want to know? From word-of mouth info- James was riding/driving toward Margao, when a vehicular accident sent him plunging into a roadside water body, cause of his death is drowning. James is survived by his wife Vera and 2 daughters. The older one's Marushka (latish-teens.) can't recall the little one's name. Don't know when the funeral is. Best look up obits in the dailies morn? Ani kitem? Just thinking why we keep losing ones we care for/love? Yes. Death is the lone surety we have.I can reason that with my mind... But what do I tell my heart? Zena.
[Goanet] GFA: SAVIO IS SECY
Savio Messias Is GFA Secretary -zena costa The fact that Passion, and a never- say- die hard slog emerges victor above Mafia, Politics and Pedigree in the election of Savio Messias to his second term as secretary GFA, is a triumph and a well deserved one. Not only for Messias, but for Goan Football and for all matters sporting . The fact that he was voted in unanimously by the panel of 16 who got their place thanks to votes from the nurseries of our football-village clubs, makes it a victory the football fraternity ought to attach importance to. Speaking to this writer, above the din of what sounded like merriment Messias took a minute off to remark I want to build upon and consolidate the areas in which I have laid the base in the last four years. Messias' first term as secretary, has been a time of sweeping changes; daunting obstacles and plenty of hurdles and impediments courtesy the Aiff. To his credit, Messias has taken all blows firmly on chin, rising to each new challenge. More of a Hands- on- Worker than 'Thinker';he has effectively Converted ideas and ideals into policies appropriate to Goan football.with deep focus on youth development. And it is a matter of pride for every Goan that our tiny state is today, the number one state in the country. A success story the fine panel of 16 is competent of taking Goan football to further heights.Messias who was a lone worker until a few days ago can now rely on a well balanced team In a press release, prior to ballot vote Sporting Clube de Goa's Peter Vaz who was in the present day named Vice president accurately summed up then outgoing GFA secretary s the most dynamic secretary the GFA has ever had. Messias not only managed day to day affairs by devoting all his time, but was also instrumental in securing commercial sponsorships for the long neglected lower divisions and age group tournaments. Most importantly, with his constant efforts, he achieved the distinction of securing additional land allocation from the Goa Government for the GFA stadium at Duller, an issue that was pending during the tenure of the three previous committees. Said Vaz. Whilst the committee with the likes of the 'GFA's Conscience' José Antonio Botelho; is any secretary's dream. The office bearers following electing of President Joaquin Alemao are a fine lot. Elected Unanimously this day: Secretary -Savio Messias, Treasurer John Dias, Asst, Secretary: Jaju fernandes, Vice presidents: Peter vaz, Elvis Gomes, Sandeep Jaques, Vinod Parkott Co-opted: DR. Susana de Sousa, Anthony John D'Costa, and Lector Mascarenhas As a football writer passionate about the jogo Bonita- I am more optimistic, fuller of hope than the day I keyed in my first match report. Certain that from now on. (Excluding Alemao's pathetic dole- to village clubs-I give you 50,000 and you give me your vote!!!)Am gladdened that Goan football will be run by Goans and not by New Delhi. Confident than ever before that Goa's best football days lie ahead for. In the next 4 years the super sixteen who come from all walks of life, may or may not hold a position more respected than they do today.. But there is no 'title' (along with all of us who truly love football,) they wear more proudly than that of Goenkars, who simply love the beautiful game.- Football.
[Goanet] “New Panel Surfaces
http://www.GOANET.org International Cuisine Conference on Traditional Asian Diet Panaji, Goa, September 2-5, 2007 - http://www.indologygoa.in Online Media Partner: http://www.goanet.org Dear Mr.Botelho, As a football writer and a Goan passionate about football, it was heartening to read in local dailies last week, your tough *'against panels'* (as anti-constitutional.)Stand, and endeavor to necessitate elections in keeping with the GFA constitution. I am really troubled on reading *New Panel Surfaces* (Ref: Herald/ 10th July 07). Your name figures in this so called panel along with Peter Vaz, Anjulo Albuquerque, S.Dempo (For ilhas) The publication further claims that they are in possession of a copy the new panel'.Can you please clarify why you have changed your stand,( IF you have done so?) Who drafted this' new Panel' and may we at goa-net-Sports Please be provided with a copy of the same? If there is any further point you wish to make for Goan football kindly feel free to do so. Kindly Revert, Than you, Zena costa -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070711/19074d56/attachment.htm --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] LOYOA AT FOOTBALL
a valid passport and Goa Police Force who cleared the same. The organisers would have to establish that ALL the above are in the wrong and thus age –cheats if GOA is to accept the Meldon D'silva is not 12 years old. There is absolutely no question as of now, in Goa that Meldon is over age as all the above have been checked and his date of birth stands at 17th NOVEMBER 1994 as registered by the GFA and an appeal has been made to Vision India Director Shaji Phrabakaran.That he is looking into the matter is positely hope that a young football dream will not be killed. zena costa/Navhind Times/24th December 2006 FOLLOW-UP MELDON IS INNOCENT:Dr.SHaji Phrabakaran is Santa 25 December 2006 Dr Shaji Prabhakaran is known to be a fair and ethical administrator and on xmas he brought in the goodies. speaking to this wrter affirmed that bone density isnt full proof ,so and mri would be conducted asap. he informed late evening of 24th December. Speaking from Chennai Phrabakaran on 25th December 2006 he affirmed Meldon was innocent and will play in the Goa match tommorow.Goa finished runners -up losing 0-1. Loyola high SCHOOl'S Goa Captain, Brendon Fernandes emerged the top scorer,(13 GOALS)and player of the Tournament. His neighbour and fellow Loyolite Meldon now 'innocent' (missed two matches) but went on to score TOO -- Forwarded message -- From: AF [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jul 8, 2007 9:42 AM Subject: [Goanet-sports] sports To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am interested in the soccer happenings at Loyola High school, Margao, I played for Loyola, represented the school in the Subrota Cup and the All-Goa School tournament, ( I may have the names of the tournaments wrong. This was long time ago, in the mid and late '70's). How is the school doing lately? -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-sports-goanet.org/attachments/20070708/41b3c73a/attachment.htm ___ Goanet-sports mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org
[Goanet] Fwd: steffi...
WWW.GOANET.ORG *** A N N O U N C E M E N T Launching Goanet-sports - Dedicated to Sports in Goa and Goans in Sports Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org Dear Zena, Thanks for the cell phone no of Euginio. Will talk to people in Dubai for Steffi's sponsorship. Regards Xavier Carneiro From: zena costa [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 2:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: steffi... Hi Xavier, This is zena ..im a sports journo i dont have Steffi 's id but u can call Eugenio on his cellular phone :09423061883. Did try him now but couldnt reach him.. i will forward u some older articles i did. since u have a blog...or u can even have them published in a Dubai- Goenkar ctrculation.. personally, i am very proud of Steffi-she is champin stuff.. as an athlete and a human being. it would be really nice if you coud help out in some way ...she is looking for a sponsor.. maybe Goans in Dubai coud do their bit? i am contactable on 09421240941 or 0832-2771266 thank u for writing in sincerely zena
[Goanet] Bingo! Ditto!!!.
http://www.GOANET.org International Cuisine Conference on Traditional Asian Diet Panaji, Goa, September 2-5, 2007 - http://www.indologygoa.in Online Media Partner: http://www.goanet.org by GEOERGE Gabriel i second that..ur say..uarent second to none neither am i ..some still hang the fuedal hanover ( note the question marks-benefit of doubt) We are what we make of ourselves i had no say of shade i would be land on planet earth.. but i do know all i do with a shade of brown.. it dont matter if ur black.white,brown or red..like those who dont agree with this are right now.. i am happy in my own skin.. lets get on with life... zena costa.
