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Headline: The M word Source: Hindustan Times 8 Dec. By: Bachi Karkaria Extract: In those days, Bombay also had another generic ‘M’-word, equally undistinguished by region or community. ‘Mac’ was the one-slur-fits-all term for any Christian, whether East Indian, Goan, Manglorean or pure Bandra. They were called ‘Macs’ not because they hungered after the global burger but because they preferred their local bun. ‘Mac’ was the abbreviation of ‘Maka-pao’, a reference to the maska-ed loaf that the frock-wearers preferred to roti. When they converted, they were in bigger trouble. Full text at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_115956,00300004.htm ---------------------------------------------------------- ***** CHRISTMAS PARTIES 2002 ***** Dec 14 - New England Goans, Wellesly, MA, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] +1 (603) 673-3762 (deadline for tickets Dec 5th) Dec 14 - Goan Association of New Jersey, Inc., Somerset, NJ, USA +1 (732) 599-7644 Dec 21 - GOA-LA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, [EMAIL PROTECTED] +1 (714) 821-6168 (late fee on tickets after Dec 10) Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to advertise a party. This service is FREE! ----------------------------------------------------------
