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G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s JUNE 1 , 2005 DATELINE: GOA / d8 Founded in 1994 e88~88e e88~-_ /~~~8e 888-~88e e88~~8e _d88__ by Herman 888 888 d888 i 88b 888 888 d888 88b 888 Carneiro "88_88" 8888 | e88~-888 888 888 8888__888 888 --------------- / Y888 ' C888 888 888 888 Y888 , 888 http://www.goanet.org Cb "88_-~ "88_-888 888 888 "88___/ "88_/ We're on your side Y8""8D http://www.goanet.org * http://www.goanet.org * http://www.goanet.org [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] IN TODAY'S EZINE: Major naval military project gets launched in Karwar, outside Goa... Girls continue to outshine boys in the SSC exams... Ambelim takes on an interesting reading initiative... Parrikar put to embarassment over forgery case... Adverts take to a war of words, on the eve of a crucial bye-elections... Great pork vindaloo recipe specially from Daisy, exclusively for Goanet. FORMER CM Manohar Parrikar was put to a major embarrassment, as his charge against Governor S C Jamir and Deputy Inspector General of Police Ujjwal Mishra for violating the code of conduct in the Filipe Neri Rodrigues signature forgery case was proven wrong. Chief Electoral Officer Raajiv Yadhuvanshi made it clear that the governor has not violated any code of conduct. (H) Official statements emerging recently have suggested that the claim that Filipe Neri Rodrigues had joined the BJP (an issue which lead to his disqualification) was based on forged documents. o India commissions its Seabird (Kadamba) naval project in Karwar, just outside Goa. This is one of the biggest naval bases in Asia. (H) -- Does India really need such a heavy military expenditure, or should its resources go into giving a better live to those who need it so desperately? o Girls outshine boys at Goa SSC Exam. Some 15,708 candidates appeared for the March-April 2005 exams. 9,268 passed, showing a pass percentage of 59 percent.Boys had a pass percentage of 51.3% while girls had a 56.3% pass percentage. (NT) o Campaigning for by-elections ends in Goa. Polls on June 2. (NT) o Vehicle damaged in BJP-Congress clash at Tonca. (NT) o Congress demands Parrikar's resignation over "signature forgery" allegedly committed by his partymen on the admission form of of former deputy CM Filipe Neri Rodrigues. (NT) THE GOOD NEWS: Library for Ambelim. Anthony D'Silva of Brain Box Classes Ambelim and Ambelim sarpanch Benju D'Silva have recently launched a reading library. It is for people who can't buy the newspapers; and for those who can, but do not take the initiative to read. Each library will have a newspaper in each ward of the panchayat of Ambelim, in memory of the late Mauricio Fernandes. Ten more structures are to be put up in different wards in two months time, it was stated. (H) o Sesa Goa Ltd has reported an unaudited profit of 3877 million rupees in the quarter ended March 31, 2005. It has capital employed in iron ore, metallurgical coke, and pig iron. One of the first companies to start mining in Goa during the Portuguese era, this was an Italian-controlled firm till it shifted over to the hands of the Japanese o In Benaulim, till Monday night, a single vote commanded a price as high as Rs 1000 in certain areas of the constituency. (H) ADVERT IN THE NEWSPAPERS: 'Parrikar sworn in as CM'. "In heart of your hearts (sic) don't you really want to read this on the 6th of June? Yes! You want stability! Yes! You want the development to continue! Yes! Definitely yes! You don't want Goa to be another Bihar! Listen to your conscience. Bring back the Parrikar Government. Vote BJP. Your only choice for stability, governance and progress". AN AD CLAIMING TO COME FROM A 'CONGRESS SYMPATHISER' says: "Congress has seven chief ministers including one of NCP. Do not add to it by voting in Digambar Kamat... He has suffocated for 51 months, let him rest awhile. -- From Congress Sympathiser". 'STOP THIS MICKY MOUSE POLITICS' reads an advert from Monte D'Cruz. It accuses the 'other candidate' (no prize for guessing who!) of ruining the Betalbatim club, creating no jobs, no self-employment, political disloyalty and 'misconduct'. It says the other candidate was "ill-tempered, prone to physically assault(ing) opponents, resulting in criminal courses filed in courts against him". COMMENT TITLED 'Parties may win, but Goan electorate will lose'. Constitutional offices in the past few months have touched such a low that it is sad to talk of the use of the police, forging of signature, disqualification of members after the honeymoon is over with the party in power, We wish to enjoy the benefits of parliamentary democracy without respect for its conventions -- neutrality of the offices of Governor and Speaker, fair-play, etc. (A Fernandes, in NT) FUNDACAO ORIENTE is offering short-term scholarships to Asian nationals wishing to undergo courses or training in Portugal from January to June 2006. Not for training in the Portuguese language. Preference to the areas of Design, Photography, Architecture, Heritage, Musicology, Conservation and Restoration, History and History of the Arts. Details at http://www.foriente.pt or from their Goa office at Fontainhas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last date to apply is June 30, 2005. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING: ITIs (industrial training institutes) in Goa offer various trade courses -- computer operator and programming assistant, IT and electronics system maintenance, desktop publishing operator, fitter, turner, machinist, electrician, instrument mechanic, refrigeration and AC, electronics mechanic, draughtsman (mechanical and civil), stenography (English), secretarial practice, mechanic motor vehicle, hair and skin care, mechanic medical electronics, craftsmen food production, steward, baker and confectioner, diesel mechanic, gas and electric welder, carpenter, wireman, tractor mechanic, plumber, cutting and sewing, plastic processing operator, general painter, pharmaceutical assistant, diploma in multi-skilled industrial technology (mech, electrical & electronics). See http://www.goaiti.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS & OBITUARIES --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH: FORMER MAYOR OF THE PANJIM Municipal Council and ex-MLA. Francisco Afonso Jose de Freitas Branco 'Bashic'. B 1936. Husband of late Veronica Branco, son of late Afonso de Freitas Branco/late Piedade Liberata Barreto e Branco, father of Eloy and Orlando, brother/in-law of Tula/late Antonio Fernandes, Filomena/late Minguel Porto (Portugal), Oscar (Osquito)/Indrani (USA), late Cruzino/ Theo-Dilano (London), Effie/Michael, Mary/Jonnie, Cozy/ Neeta, Vallie/Magaret, Jerry/late Elizabeth, Ozzy/Margaret, late Franco/Pamela and Joe (Mumbai). Funeral at Sant Inez, 5.56 pm on June 1. CANDOLIM: Miss Zenobia Marita Fernandes, of Orda, b 1988. Daughter of Zacarias and Estela, sister of Zarina and Zezito. Expired under tragic circumstances in the UK. Funeral leaves her residence at Orda Candolim on June 2 (Thursday). Bus will leave from Carona via Quitla to Candolim Church and back, at 3 pm. NAVELIM: Amelia Gomes e Noronha of Colmorod, b 1928. Wife of Joao Noronha (tailor), mother of Menino (MPT), mother-in-law of Ema Gomes e Noronha, grandmum of Charles, Melita/Oswald, Marx (Germany). RAIA: Abel Baracho of Ganapoga. Husband of late Maria P Baracho, father/in-law of Ximeno (Simon)/Milan (band, Swingers), Rita/Sayed Shaikh, Shalla, Rosy/Agnelo Fernandes, Anita/Augustine Fernandes and Jose Baracho, granddad of Fatima, Luizin, Jack, Anthony, Selwyn, Michelle, Clena and Rushz. CONDOLENCES continue to pour in for late businessman and industrialist Pascoal Jose Menezes -- from the Indian Medical Association, Mormugao branch; and a full-page ad from Goodwin Biotechnology Inc of Florida and Wallace USA, LLC, New York. Menezes 1910-2005 was the chairman of their principal company, Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd India. --------------------------------------------------------------------- GOA SPORTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- o Goa secures a place in the final round, Under-21 national football. They beat Maharashtra in the west zone qualifiers at Cooperage, Mumbai. (H) o Dempo SC has managed to convince East Bengal midfielder Climax Lawrence to sign on the dotted line for their team, who currently are the National Football League champions. (H) o Tropa Sports scored a hard-fought 5-4 tiebreaker win over Vasco SC to enter the semis of the Air India GFA Under-16 soccer tournament at Duler. Sirlim also sailed into the semis, as did Fransa-Pax. (H) o UB40 Colva defeated Bacardi Boys of Chandor 4-2, tie-breaker, to advance to the Fransa UB40 Cup eight-a-side at Colva. (H) o Benny XI of Mapusa scored a 4-2 tiebreaker win over YS Benaulim, to win the prestigious Calangute Panchayat Cup at the new Poriat Grounds.(H) --------------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER * Served special for Goanet, from Daisy Rodrigues, Calif. --------------------------------------------------------------------- We have been blessed with beautiful weather in Northern California in the past week. Are you ready for another week of delicious recipes? This week we will be going around India in 26 states and back. I have always been fascinated by the different cultures and cuisines of India, so I have decided to visit some of these cuisines and try out some of their mouth-watering recipes. Please try them out when you have a chance and as usual, write to me with your feedback at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Goa -- I could not resist visiting my beautiful land first, which is, much more than just beaches and sea. "It has a soul, which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer." Goan cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian. The main course of the meal mainly consists of seafood, pork and chicken. Pork of course is a definite must for any festive occasion in Goa and the most famous preparation is the vindaloo, which is the benchmark of Goan food. Here is a recipe that is sure to please your palate. Enjoy! Pork Vindaloo made easy 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon green cardamon pods 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 onion chopped 8 cloves garlic chopped or 4 teaspoons garlic paste 1 inch ginger chopped or 2 teaspoons ginger paste 6 dried red chilies (use as desired for hotness) 1 tablespoon Ketchup (optional) 5 tablespoons Oil 8 fl oz cider vinegar or Goa vinegar 3 lbs lean Pork, cubed Secret ingredient: sugar -- 1 teaspoon or less according to your taste Dry roast the cumin seeds, cloves, and black peppercorn in a pan until lightly toasted. Grind all the marinade ingredients together in a blender using only cider vinegar to liquefy the mixture until it reaches a thick paste consistency. Pour spice paste over the pork and rub the mixture well into the meat. Cover and keep in the refrigerator overnight. Heat the oil and fry the meat over a medium high heat until browned. Add the vinegar, sugar and cook for 5 minutes on high, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 45 mins - 1 hour, until the meat is tender. Serve hot with plain Basmati rice. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by ||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha |/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED] Copyleft Goanet 2005 Creative Commons 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. Send in updates. ---------------------------------------------------------------------