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[][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s APRIL 30-29, 2005 DATELINE: GOA ... . ... .... .. ... .... .||. Founded in 1994 || || .| '|. '' .|| || || .|...|| || by Herman |'' || || .|' || || || || || Carneiro '||||. '|..|' '|..'|' .||. ||. '|...' '|.' http://www.goanet.org .|....' To unsubscribe from this list, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you find this ezine useful, please recommend it to your friends and others from Goa. To sign-up http://newsfromgoa.swiki.net [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] IN TODAY'S EZINE: Global warming could affect Goa's fish says globally -recognised research of Goan scientist Joaquim Goes... and a strange story of a mamlatdar caught while taking a bribe, and fainting. There's also a list of journalists in Goa available on the Internet. Many more features, exclusive inputs from Goa and the cyberspace, environmental concerns from the state, and in football Alvito D'Cunha gets ready for the backlash. Why? Read on... COULD THE MELTING SNOW COVER of the Himalayas affect the marine life thousands of kilometres away? Strange but true. An abrupt decline in snowfall over the Himalayan mountain range is threatening marine life in the distant waters of the Arabian Sea, according to a study led by Goan scientist Dr Joaquim Goes, senior investigator at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in the USA. His study says the Indian subcontinent is already witnessing the effects of global warming within its own backyard and the trends are particularly disturbing. (H) GOMANTAK TIMES has a series of reports on No Child Labour Day. MAMLATDAR 'GOBBLES' Rs 10,000, FAINTS IN ANTI-CORRUPTION BUREAU NET: The long arm of the law caught up with Ponda mamlatdar Prashant Anand Mandrekar on Thursday. The Anti-Corruption Bureau of the Goa Police's vigilance department swooped down on Mandrekar (33) at his office in Ponda, immediately after he accepted a bribe of Rs 10,000 from complainant Thomas Menezes of Colva. Obviously shocked that he was caught red-handed, the mamlatdar fainted. Menezes, the managing director of Oceanic Aquaculture Pvt Ltd in Madkai on Thursday morning complained to the Superintendent of Police (ACB Vigilance) Bosco George that the mamlatdar had demanded Rs 15,000 for settling a case filed against his company which was engaged in prawn farming. Menezes had gone to the ACB armed with an audio cassette of the taped conversation between the mamlatdar and himself. Mamlatdars are fairly senior government officials at the taluka (sub-district) levels. (Gomantak Times) o Tiracol illegal structures demolished despite BJP outcry. (NT) o Demolitions spark violence in Keri (Pernem). MLA Parsekar and 25 BJP supporters arrested, five stalls razed. (H) o Rs 800,000 worth fake liquor seized in Cuncolim from Shakti Tukoba Industries. (NT) o Common Entrance Test for professional admissions begin in Goa today.NT o No clear choice for Luizinho's successor as Congress chief in Goa. (NT) o Margao municipal council has seen 22 chief officers in 20 years. Sanjeev Gadkar has replaced incumbent CO Sandeep Jacques. (H) o In a major bureaucratic re-shuffle, the Goa government transferred seven mamlatdars and 12 junior scale officers of the Goa Civil Service.H o Value Added Tax debates are still making news in Goa. Congress leader and businessman Jitendra Deshprabhu has taken the side of traders, saying they needed more time and leeway to implement VAT. But, he conceded, overall VAT was "very good" for the consumer. (Goanet) LISTING OF JOURNALISTS IN GOA: Melvyn Misquita has coordinated an initiative of the Goajourno network to list journalists and their contacts (including phone and email) in Goa. Check the list available for free download online at http://www.melvyn.misquita.in/djg/dgj.html o Another panther spotted at Quepem. (H) o Five-day Arlem fun-fair underway at Arlem grounds, Raia. (H) o Fatorpa sarpanch Medini Naik voted out in the 5-member panchayat. (H) o Governor Jamir visits Tillari project at Dodamarg taluka. (H) o Matanhy, Jamir inspect illegal constructions along with 200 people from Velsao. (H) --------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT'S ON --------------------------------------------------------------------- o Workshop on the rights of disabled children at Caritas, Apr 30. (H) o Exhibition on home-products ("Asturi") at Kala Academy, Apr 30. (H) o Street-plays against child-labour, Kadamba bus stand 3-4 pm, Apr 30. o Free Software enthusiasts meeting, Science Centre Miramar, 3-5 pm, Saturday, April 30 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ilug-goa o Pontifical mass in thanksgiving of the new Pope, Apr 30. o Seminar on contribution of veterinarians to rural development and employment, World Vet Day, April 30. o Children's art camp, Big Foot, Loutolim May 2 to 4. o Ten day children's theatre workshop from May 2 to 12 at Kala Academy. o Six priests -- fathers Urbano Menezes, Tony Salema, Xavier Mascarenhas, Manuel Gomes, Olavo Souza and Johnsie Pereira -- celebrate silver jubilee, May 1 at Holy Spirit Margao, 4.30 pm.(H) --------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATHS & OBITUARIES --------------------------------------------------------------------- BENAULIM: Daigo Santan Ferrao of Cana, husband of Quiteria Dourado, father/in-law of Afonso Ferrao (Dubai)/Maura, Eufemiana (GMC)/Jessy (Old Goa), grand-dad of Edinho, Melofa, Acton, Melryn. Funeral Apr 30 at 10.15 am to St John de Baptist Church. CURTORIM: Alex Milagres Travasso of Maina. Husband of late Etelvina Travasso. Father/in-law of Agnelo/Alzira, granddad of Ashley and Alitta. NAVELIM: Francisco Jose Pereira of Maddi. B 1950. Husband of Artimizia Pereira, father of Caston, Classy and Casilda. Son of late Jose Antonio Pereira and Carolina Ferrao, brother of Antonio Rosario, Santolino, Emidio, Maria Agusta, Elvira and late Janeth. Funeral Apr 30 at 10 am. UTORDA: Raquel Monteiro e Fernandes, b 1935. Mother of late Rafael, mother of Bernando, Seby, Necailina, Flora. Mother-in-law of Terezina, Halena, Tony and Menino. Grandmum of Rafael, Sheena, Severina, Merlyn, Melanie, Mevile, Anflold, Alister, Flavion, Richelle, Ranisha, Rosina, and Stephen. --------------------------------------------------------------------- GOA SPORTS --------------------------------------------------------------------- ONLY A MIRACLE CAN SAVE VASCO: Whatever little hopes Vasco Sports Club had of surviving in the 9th National Football League for the ONGC Cup seemed to evaporate into thin air as the Sporting Clube de Goa scored a rollicking 5-2 win over them at Margao. (H) Tollygunge and Mahindras drew 1-1 at Kolkata. Current standings at the National Football Club place Sporting Clube de Goa on the top of the league, followed by East Bengal, Dempo, Mahindra and Fransa, placing three Goa teams in the top five. Vassant Mohan Prabhudessai was today reinstated as the Executive Director of the Sports Authority of Goa. Prabhudessai held fort as SAG ED and Director of Sports for almost four years, until he was reverted back to his deputy director posting by the Rane government in February. Dr Susana de Souza continues to be the Director of Sports and Youth Affairs. (H) ALVITO READY FOR BACKLASH: Alvito D'Cunha, Goan football's heart-throb not so long ago, now plays for East Bengal.The Goan crowd has not been friendly to Alvito. Boos, cat-calls and even slogans have been shouted against the fleet-footed striker, but Alvito claims the same 'supporters' shake hands with him after the match. "People keep asking me when I will return to Goa. I am happy in Kolkata, why should I move on," Alvito sought to know. "I've played for three seasons with East Bengal and I've captained them, including in the last match against arch-rivals Mohan Bagan. That is the sort of respect and appreciation I get. I played four seasons with Salgaocar, but I never saw the captain's arm-band," Alvito said matter-of-factly. (Herald) Air India-GFA Under 14: Don Bosco Oratory plays Sporting Club at Taleigao Baina SC plays Chicalim Sports at Tilak Cunchelim Union plays PVC Parra at Duler All matches today, kick-off at 4.30 pm o Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda defeated UC Benaulim 5-4 to enter semis of the Holy Cross tourney at Kakoda o Friends XI Vaddem drubbed host Eagle SC 4-0 in the Kanekar cup, Sanquelim. o Nerul stages brilliant comeback to beat Sao Miguel Taleigao 4-3 in the 12th Arpora Sporting tourney at Salt Lake ground, Arpora o FC Siolim scores narrow 1-0 win over Manora YC Raia in Egypsy Memorial Soccer at Baga. o Anthony de Merces and Bambolim Six scored straight sets wins to enter the semis of the all Goa volleyball at Cavelossim. o Vaddy SC of Merces beat Penha de Franca 6-0 to enter the quarters of the Paulina Mendes soccer at Vaddy. o Cabral SC will take on Saligao XI in an exhibition match on May 1, at the Saligao Union ground. Ex-Saligao footballers will be feted --------------------------------------------------------------------- CULINARY CORNER * Share your recipe with Goanet News Bytes! --------------------------------------------------------------------- MASALA FISH: 1 pomfret or surmai, or halwa fish. For slicing: 1 onion, 4 seeds garlic, 1 piece giner, 2 green chillies, 2 tomatoes, a few coriander leaves. For powdering: 5 dry chillies, 1 piece tumeric, 1 teaspoon jira, 2 cardamon pods, 1 piece cinnamon, 6 cloves, 1 spoon coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon mustard, 2 spoons vinegar, 2 spoons ghee, salt to taste. Clean, cut and wash the fish. On a thowa roast the dry masala and powder fine. Slice the green masala. Warm ghee and add green masala, when soft put powdered masala, vinegar, salt. When boiled add fish. Simmer till fish is cooked on a slow fire. Courtesy: The Chef by Isidore Coelho, Better Yourself Books, Bombay Rs 175. Pp 565. Hard-bound. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WEATHER, ETC IN GOA --------------------------------------------------------------------- Max 34.3 deg C, min 24.5 deg C. Relative humidity 59%. Forecast partly cloudy skies. From the Herald. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS FROM GOA --------------------------------------------------------------------- VIEW FROM VASCO: Jen Lewis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> the livewire behind the VascokarsUnited mailing list, responded to Goa Governor S C Jamir's statement "urging" industrialists in Goa to install automation devices such as dust suppression system to control iron ore dust pollution in villages where mining operations are in progress. Said Jen: "Urging? Make it a rule. They are called Health and Safety Standards!" She added: "India must do everything possible to become a leading industrialised country including the implementation of Health and Safety Standards such as those observed in other leading industrialised countries. Flora and fauna are also important for the welfare of the masses. If you notice flora and fauna dying in your surroundings , you know you are going to be next." http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VascokarsUnited/ FIGHTING AGAINST THE CONCRETISATION OF THE SALIGAO SPRING: Prominent Goa architect Dean D'Cruz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote this letter to his village network in cyberspace recently. Please send him feedback and support. It's a difficult campaign out there, against powerful interests and official sloth: It is frustrating to see that despite Governor's Rule, the machinery set to stop development at Saligao Spring lumbers along. The corrupt Saligao Panchayat ward members, gaining strength from the slow process are beginning to feel even stronger and in a recent Gram Sabha meeting passed a stupid resolution stating that they will not cooperate with the Saligao Communidade (which owns over two-thirds of the land in Saligao) and the Saligao Civic and Consumer Cell (which does over two-thirds of the development work in Saligao). Even Arjun Harmalkar (the builder of the illegal construction at the Salmona Spring) for whom I had some regard, has gained bravado by speeding up this construction now reaching the third slab level and worst of all has yesterday threatened Muriel (who has been actively supporting the non-development of the Spring) with dire consequences. I believe that all of us survive on the goodwill of the people around us. And should any of us fail to live within the law and destroy our environment should pay the price. Arjun builds and sells apartments to Saligaokars and he has now outlived the goodwill extended to him. I therefore believe that we should not deal financially or socially with such persons. The same goes for other members of the Panchayat who are involved in sale of land and construction of houses. If we do not take a tough stand now, our village will be destroyed by these crooked quarters who are now poised for a takeover. -- Dean D'Cruz, Salmona HERITAGE STRUCTURES AROUND THE CAPITAL: Heta Pandit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said on the GoaHeritage network recently that the listing (of heritage structures) for Panaji, Ribandar and Caranzalem has been carried out and is complete. This list is now under publication in the form of a book, which will be released soon. It has been priced at a donation of Rs. 600 (plus Rs 50 delivery in Goa, by courier) and will be available on request from the office of the Goa Heritage Action Group, 29/30 Green Valley, Porvorim 403521. Tel: 2417057/9822128022. Check the network at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goaheritage STEEL PLANT IN AN AREA SURROUNDED BY THICK FOREST: Shrihari Kugaji <wrote on Goanet: "The recent news is about new steel plant coming up in the ecologically sensitive and most fragile western ghats -- just close to Londa Railway station, surrounded by the thick forest in the Belgaum district. The group is from Goa, Kundil Ispat Ltd (and is planning a) township of nearly 25000 population to be established in the dense forests around here. This is going to being immensely damaging to the environment and forest around." --------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE --------------------------------------------------------------------- MAY DAY, MAY DAY: Among other functions by mainstream unions, here's an invite from Goa -- Goa Justice and Labour Foundation marks May Day Celebration on May 1, 2005 from 9am to 12am at H.No. 31/A, Igrej Vaddo, Marna, Siolim, Bardez, Goa (Behind Primary Health Centre). GJLF is registered under the Trade Unions Act 1926, and has its registered office at Annexe 271, Turtle Bay, Tembavaddo, Morjim Beach, Pernem, Goa-403512 VIOLIN LINK TO GOA: Check out this webpage related to a recent violin context held in Goa by the Guitar Guild Goa (and thanks to Rui Lobo for the link) http://www.geocities.com/guitarguild/dmnvc_reviews DALGADO AWARD FOR FR VASCO REGO: Tomazinho Cardozo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> the former Speaker of the Goa assembly and long-time cultural activist, is currently president of the Dalgado Konknni Akademi (based at Orda, Candolim, Bardez, Goa Phones: 9822170102 / 2489019 / 2489213). He announced the decision to confer the first-ever Msgr Dalgado Puroskar 2005 on octogenarian Jesuit priest Vasco do Rego SJ on May 8. Says Cardozo: "Fr Vasco do Rego, has served the Konknni language for the last 40 years in the fields of Konkani Biblical and Liturgical translation, developing the necessary Konkani vocabulary for religious texts, composing Konkani hymns and their music, Konkani preaching and Konkani writing in the Roman script, and as a pioneer in Konkani education." After joining the Society of Jesus in 1945 and being ordained priest in Belgium, he was inspired by his teacher, theologian Fr Pierre Charles SJ to use the Konkani language and music in the liturgy of the people of Goa. In 1964, Fr Vasco pioneered Konkani primary education by organizing four schools in the vicinity of Loyola High School, Margao, to introduce Konkani as the medium of instruction in the primary section. He overcame the lack of Konkani text books by getting Konkani writers and Konkani Bhasha Mandal to prepare the necessary text books, and got the Konkani teachers trained on the job, among other things. Among his other major contributions to Konkani, are the lyrics of a number of hymns and Christmas carols, and for some of these he has also composed the music. In 'Gaionancho Zhelo', published by the Liturgical Commission, for instance, he has written the lyrics for 333 titles, and out of these for 47 he has also composed the music. These hymns are in answer to the challenge posed to him to sing Christmas carols in his native language when he was a student in Belgium. See the full write-up on http://www.goanet.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM BOMBAY, BELGAUM --------------------------------------------------------------------- NIGHT BY JERRY, IN MUMBAI: The maiden Nite by Jerry was organised by Maharashtra Konkan Association at St. Vincent De Palloti church grounds of Marol, Vijaynagara in Mumbai on April 23, 2005. Jerry though a disabled person proved that he will create his own history in the Konkani music world through his variety of songs that caught the attraction of the audience, reports Ancy Paladka in Mumbai. Complete photo album of the nite at http://ancy.fotopic.net/c518227.html GOAN (AND OTHER) ALUMNI who studied in Belgaum decades ago have a new name for their network. It's longer but more inclusive. Check it out at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ExStudents_StPauls_StJosephs_Belgaum/ MISSING GOA, AND ITS MUSIC, VERY MUCH: Luis Rodrigues <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> has a query on Goanet. Says he: "Presently, I am in U.A.E and missing Goa very much. Can anybody help me in letting me know any website where I can download Konkani songs new or old numbers? Thanks in advance for any help!" --------------------------------------------------------------------- SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT --------------------------------------------------------------------- AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP [April 30, 2005] Boreantlo boro nosto tuje kuddik ani otmeank jevonn dita poi to. Tuzo dis pratonnan suru kor ani Deva sangata ojeapancho nosto kor. (The best breakfast ever is the one that feeds both the body and soul. Commence your day with prayer and have a wonderful breakfast with God.) -- From the keyboard of Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA --------------------------------------------------------------------- SOME MAILING LISTS FROM GOA --------------------------------------------------------------------- SUICIDE-PREVENTION: A forum for professionals, NGOs' associations, institutions and like-minded people pertaining to suicide prevention in Goa. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Suicide_prevention_Goa/ FOR PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN: Jyot is a Goa (India)-based parent support group for parents of children who are autistic as well as mentally challenged. Our main objective is to provide productive future for our children, which includes a functional education, social integration, vocational training, and rehabilitation. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/jyot/ WELCOME TO WILD GOA! A peek into responsible nature adventures. An update on wildlife conservation activities in Goa, India. A forum for 'Natural History' field research, be it ornithology, herpetology, entomology or related environmental studies. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wildgoa/ GMC CLASSMATES OF 1982: We are a jolly group of classmates belonging to the Goa Medical College class of 1982. Our alma mater is located in the beautiful state of Goa on the west coast of India. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Gomeco1982/ GOA'S GHUMOT INCLUDED IN THIS PERCUSSION LIST: Greetings! This group is for all those percussionists interested in the goblet shaped drums of Asia, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. They are known by many names listed here: Darabuke (Albania) Darabuka, Darambuka, Tarambuke and Tarambuka (Bulgaria) Darabukka, Derabucca, and Darbouka (Egypt) Derbekki, Drbekki, and Drbakka (Lebanon and Syria) Derbocka (Morocco and Algeria) Dobouk (Hungry) Donbak, Dombak, Tombak, Tonbak and Zarb (Persia) Doumbek (USA) Dumbelek, Darbuka and Deblek (Turkey) Gedombak (Malaysia) Khalouze Shuhai-Gata- Katamen-Taiko (Japan) Tarambuka (Yugoslavia) Tarija (Morocco) Tarabuka (Macedonia) Tablak (Tajikistan) Thon, Thab and Thap (Thailand and Cambodia) Toubeleki (Greece) Tumbaknari (Kashmir of Indian) Ghumat (Goa of India)) and Jamuku (South India) Zirbaghali (Afghanistan) http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Goblet_Drumming/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- We need your help to promote Goanet, a volunteer-driven network: --------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ||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. 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