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----- [GOANET NEWS BYTES * 01 JULY 2005 * DATELINE GOA] ------ KONKANI FILM 'Ek Dis' (Shadows of Life) will be screened at the Inox Multiplex in Panjim at 10 am on July 2 (Saturday). It is produced by Amar Sawant of Fantasy Films in Margao. This film's audio was released in Mumbai by veteran Konkani film actress Antonette Mendes. Lyrics are by Conceicao Fernandes, and Acacio has provided the music. o Deputy chief minister Dr Wilfred de Souza talks about using exhausted mines for waste disposal, as a short-term measure.(NT) o Kerala is least corrupt in India, says survey. Goa not listed among 20 states surveyed. (UNI, New Delhi) o Central Bureau of Investigation nets Rs 100 million worth property in nationwide raids against bureaucracy. (H) No reports over what, if anything, happened in Goa. o Police Inspector Mahesh Gaonkar has been exonerated by the inquiry committee investigating allegations of 'sexual harassment' against him by lady police sub-inspector Devyani Amberkar. (H) o Margao murder mysteries: Police are puzzled over the identity of victims of two clear-cut murders and one death in mysterious circumstances -- all in similar fashion -- undetected for two months in Colva, Margao and Maina-Curtorim stations.(H) o Dattaraj Salgaocar joins race for Rajya Sabha seat, reports Gomantak Times. John Fernandes, former MP, has also thrown his hat into the ring, says Navhind Times. Congress high command still undecided, reports Herald. o Five MLAs who were elected in the bye-election to be sworn-in on Friday morning. (GT) o Bill to protect women from domestic violence soon. (GT) o Ousted Mapusa municipal chief Sandip Fallari says greed lead to his ouster. (H) Time for politicians to talk about the declining civic quality in Goa's urban areas. o Lourence Rebello got elected as deputy sarpanch of Ambaulim panchayat, defeating Dipawati Gaonkar 4-3, in Quepem. (H) o Anuja Marketing in Ponda is the only firm in Goa marketing Gomay vermi-compost and Gonim (natural pollution-free pesticide). Gonim is claimed to be a natural pesticide made of the extract of medicinal plants like neem, tulsi, datura, harda and cow urine. (H) o Sanguem Congressmen yet to learn lessons from their disunity. Before a no-confidence vote against BJP-backing Deepak Narvekar, a high profile Congress leader from Sanguem made attempts to coax panchayat members against supporting Congressman Inacio Rodrigues. (H) o Ballia sarpanch Bamtu Velip ousted in no-confidence motion.(H) o Khareband bridge turning into a nightmare for motorists.(H) o Ramakant Khalap among 52 to fill forms for Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa. (H) o Heaps of ore lie unattended in Sanguem. This is the case since the closure of several mines in the remote areas of Sanguem taluka, after the declaration of the Neturlim wild-life sanctuary. (H) o Rains uproot trees, damage houses at Quepem. (H) o Man abandons wife's body in hospital due to poverty. (H) o Founder's Day marked at Associacao Academica de Majorda, on the birthday of late Fr Basilio Andrade. (H) o Bandora sarpanch Shekar Naik and panchayat members, besides villagers, are keeping vigil during the nights as unknown persons are dumping garbage in their village. Some unknown persons dumped garbage on Dhavali Farmagudi bypass from Tuesday. (GT) o CID Dog Unit police in-charge Dhananjay M Shetye retired on June 30 after 30 years of service. (GT) o New computer hardware and networking institute, SIIT, launched near the market at Morod in Mapusa. (H) o Nicole Suares writes about a group of 31 pilgrims from Goa who made their way through the streets of Israel, to relive some of the defining moments in their Catholic faith. (H) Trees falling on power mains cause electricity disruptions: Chief electrical engineer Nirmal Braganza said in North Goa there were 310 cases of trees or branches falling on power lines, while in South Goa the number was 308 in the past week. Worst affected areas were Calangute, Saligao, Taleigao, Bicholim and Sattari. Salcete taluka, followed by Sanguem and Mormugao bore the brunt in South Goa. (H) Fundacao Oriente long-term scholarships have gone to Franz-Schubert Cotta (Goa) to pursue a two-month apprenticeship course in the Portuguese guitar under the guidance of Antonio Chainho. The other Goa recipient is Tanula Maria Cotta of Goa Univ.(H) Requiem for a crocodile: In Goa, of course, we know next to nothing about our own bio-diversity despite our small size, and despite the presence of quite a large scientific corps. The only thing we can really be sure of is that species are dying out without being recorded because natural habitats are torn down to make place for our burgeoning population. We also know that rapacious builders are on the move in territory that has never been properly studied, and what we lose now is irreplaceable. -- VM de Malar, in Herald. Voice and speech: Carmel College's department of English announces a certificate course, open to the general public. A series of workshops, with the aim of developing communication skills necessary to provide a cutting-edge in today's challenging academic and work environment For inquiries contact 273 5839 or 279 0714 or 9823 031720. Whom to contact when a monsoon disaster or emergency strikes: Goa government's Diretorate of Municipal Administration has listed the names and phone numbers of officials to contact. In Panjim Subhash Naik or Dattaram Bhalekar (LDC) at 222 3339 or 222 4550 or 242 2736 (all office numbers). Check the advert in the Herald issue of July 1, 2005. o Tonight: Suzzie with the Blue Note Trio -- George Fernandez on the keyboards, Lester Godinho on drums, Anthony Fernandes on bass guitar. From 8 pm at Sweet Chilli, Candolim. o Eurokids of Margao and Porvorim are conducting hobby classes for people from four to 40 years. In musical instruments like guitar, keyboards, violin, tabla. Dance forms like Bharatnatyam and Kathak. Art and craft classes too. 3-4 pm. o Indian Forest Service Exam 2005 from July 18. Details at http://www.upsc.gov.in -------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS & OBITUARIES -------------------------------------------------------------- BORIM: Francisco Xavier M Luis 'Methi'. Retired police constable. Husband of Piedade Barretto, father/in-law of Alvaro/Jaqueline, Angela/Christopher, Bertha/late Tony Barretto and Lawrence. Brother of Apolonio Luis/Clementina, Jose/Ruzada, late Anacleto/Julie, Christalina, late Francisca and late Clarina. Expired suddenly on June 30. CURTORIM: Salvador 'Salu' Fernandes of Suclem Bandol, b 1925. Brother of Jose Fernandes, Lauriana/late Philip Fernandes, late Joaquina/late Benedita Rodrigues, late Jebelin/late Inacio Rebello and Alex M Fernandes. From Bandol, Curtorim. MANDUR: Boaventura D'Souza b 1939. Husband of Felicidade D'Souza, father/in-law of Manuel/Maria, Helen/Lino Nunes, Platilda/Johnny Colaco, brother/in-law of Perpetua/Marcelino Albuquerque. Grand-dad of Maxwell, Pamela, Leren. VELIM: Marelina Dourado of Capleam Vaddo. B 1905. Wife of late Paixao Dourado, mother/in-law of late Caciana/late Josinho da Silva. Grandmum of Frenny/late Xavier, Joe/ Maria (Calcutta), Walter/Norma (Calcutta), Juwel/Amaro (Dubai). Great grandmum of Karen/Selwyn (Canada), Mark/Ingrid, Jacqueline, Caroline, Joseph, Nigel, Dexter, Jeanelle, Ashley, Aaron. Great-great grand mum of Andre. -------------------------------------------------------------- GOA SPORTS -------------------------------------------------------------- UC Telaulim advance in Bandodkar soccer: They defeated a fighting Football Club of Siolim 2-0 to enter the quarters of the McDowell's Bandodkar tournament at MPT Grounds. PY Nuvem enters quarters of Fraxier Trophy: Parish Youth Nuvem scored an upset 6-5 tie-breaker win over Cuncolim Union at St John de Baptist Grounds, Benaulim. St Andre move ahead in John Carvalho soccer; They defeated St Caitan, Merces 4-1 at PAP Grounds, Goa Velha. Curtorim Gym enters semis of Muriel Faleiro Soccer: Curtorim Gym defeated Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda 5-4 via the tie-breaker at the Nuvem Church Grounds. Tanay Bakhale and MC Vargeesh moved into the cadet finals of the all Goa major ranking Hiralal & Co table tennis at Vasco. -------------------------------------------------------------- FROM HERE AND THERE... -------------------------------------------------------------- CYBERMATRIMONIALS ON THE WAY: Christina Pinto, Goanet's new volunteer for Cybermatrimonials who's based in Australia, announces that the next issue is being planned for early July. Please dash in your listings to her at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a cc to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kindly note that FN (Frederick Noronha) has handed over charge to Christina, so all correspondence on this issue needs to be taken up with her. Cybermatrimonials are free listings, carried out in community interest. Goanet Poll: What do you see as an apt solution to Goa's bottlenecked airport? Cast your vote at http://www.goanet.org -------------------------------------------------------------- GOA TIATR AND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE -------------------------------------------------------------- Currently on the Goa stage: Ben Evangelisto's Kidd (produced by Ajay Karekar), Tony Dias' Argam Tuka Dhonia. Prince Jacob's Roddo Naka. Comedian Sally and melody prince Lawry's Hea Ghoracher Nodor Mar. Soglle Bhagivont written and directed by Mariano Fernandes. Samuel Carvalho's Bhogsonnem. Comedy queen Janet imitates William de Curtorim in Bhogsonnem. Soumsar Sudhorlo, back after decades. Drawing positive reviews from various media. July 3 at Panjim, and Mapusa. July 15 at Margao and on July 17 at Ponda. Saudades de Goa Dourada: Agostinho da Cruz has brought together a host of foremost Goan singers of the Portuguese language, to bring out a collection of Portuguese ballads, fados and other songs put together in a video compact disk that is fittingly named 'Saudades', writes Colin Savio Coelho. It is priced at Rs 300 and the video CD is available at leading music stores in Goa.(H) -------------------------------------------------------------- WILDLIFE ISSUES -------------------------------------------------------------- SAVING THE FROGS FOR ANOTHER RAINY DAY: From Clinton Vaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wildgoa The rains have finally arrived in Goa with a terrifying show of thunder and lightening. The air is filled with the smell of freshly wet earth, and the roads emitted steam, an indication of how hot this past summer had been. Mother Nature has a great way of confirming that the rains have set in by the sound of the familiar croaks of the frogs in the fields as the sun went down for the day. Unfortunately for the frogs, the very same call attracts their mates at their time of breeding, also attracts a lot of uninformed and misguided Goans, who catch them for frog-legs, an illegal delicacy that's responsible for indiscriminate killing of frogs in Goa. Most of them are unaware that the fat in the meat of this 'jumping chicken' contains toxic recalcitrant residues from chemical fertilizers in the fields and if consumed, could trigger a stroke, or cause cancer or kidney failure. There's little being done to inform people or stem this tide of increasing frog-catchers. It's 10 pm, when I set out with Hansel, my brother looking out for frog-catchers. We get on a moped, armed with a camera and mobile phone and begin our ride in the darkness in the village of Benaulim. There's a fine drizzle and the air is cool, but it's hardly a minute gone by until we see the first torch light in the fields. We walk into the field, and speak to the man politely, informing him that frogs are important in controlling the insect population, spread of malaria, and other related diseases. He didn't realize this, but knows it's illegal. He's scared when we tell him that he could be fined upto Rs. 2000 per person if caught by the authorities and at out request, five lucky frogs jump out of the bag and into the field. We stay on until he leaves, and then proceed further. It's not easy though. At times, it can be dangerous as we come across knife wielding poachers, some alcoholics, and even goons who threaten us and make us speak to an infamous Benaulim politician. But a little courage and extreme politeness can do wonders. The night is young, and it's not until 1-1/2 hour later that we rescue and release about 50 frogs, and a terrapin into the night from seven poachers. Before we call it a night, we register a written complaint to the police who admit that there has never been frog-catching complaints in the past, but finally unwillingly agree to patrol the village that night. We visit the Chief Wildlife Warden the next day at his Panjim office where he hands us some beautiful posters that explain why we need to save the frogs. He agrees to send a team to our village. That night, we spot a few poachers in the darkness, but leave the forest department to do their job. It's ironic that we find out the next day, that the anti-poaching squad has seen no illegal activities at all! Perhaps the department is emphasizing more on education rather than punishment? But are they? We've not seen any of their beautiful posters in any of the publications. What can you do to help? Educate! Inform! Prevent! E-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for a printable poster. Tell your friends and neighbours the importance of saving frogs, and if you see somebody that still continues to catch frogs or serve them at a restaurant, you can call the following numbers: Chief Conservator of Forests: 2224747, Deputy Conservator for Wildlife: 9422 437 337, RFO Cotigao: 9822 157 139, RFO Mollem: 261 2211, RFO Campal: 222 8772, Police: 100 Help us to protect and conserve the frogs. -------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER * Special from Daisy Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------- The next few recipes are very healthy and hardly take any time to prepare. I call them my “30 minute meals”. These recipes are particularly beneficial to folks that are always on the run with kids and their jobs and do not have much time to spend in the kitchen. Have fun and if you have any questions, please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY BAKED SALMON 1-1/2 lbs fresh salmon fillet or steaks, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp dill or cilantro or parsley (chopped), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Preheat the oven to 350. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Put the fillets in a foil lined baking fan. Dot with butter and sprinkle dill, or cilantro or parsley and bake in the oven for 10 minutes on each side. Salmon tastes best when it is opaque in color and not dry. Serve this with some lemon wedges (optional) and some lightly sautéed green vegetables. --------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha |/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED] Copyleft Goanet 2005 http://www.creativecommons.org You may reproduce this ezine in its entirety, with credits retained. -------------------------------------------------------------- Goanet, the net-worker of all networks. Stay in touch. --------------------------------------------------------------