Thank you very much for your kindness and support Frederico. You have always been there for me.
Warm wishes Sonia On Thu, 3 Feb 2022 at 19:10, <[email protected]> wrote: > Send Goanet mailing list submissions to > [email protected] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [email protected] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [email protected] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Goanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Chinese Food Scandals (Roland Francis) > 2. The Most Stupid People In The World? (Joao Barros-Pereira) > 3. NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF `BANGDA' (ELVIDIO MIRANDA) > 4. Why we should vote (Nelson Lopes) > 5. Goans live in religious harmony (Nelson Lopes) > 6. Democracy at cross roads in India (Nelson Lopes) > 7. We must vote (Nelson Lopes) > 8. Thank you for your support! (Sonia Gomes) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2022 18:49:18 -0500 > From: Roland Francis <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Goanet] Chinese Food Scandals > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Chinese restaurant food may not taste so good after you watch this. > > https://youtu.be/U3zuD15ERb8 > > Roland. > Toronto. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 07:22:24 +0530 > From: Joao Barros-Pereira <[email protected]> > To: goanet <[email protected]> > Subject: [Goanet] The Most Stupid People In The World? > Message-ID: > < > cahg__j6cnghq5e9jbadamp7tvv8qm5xgqtmqb6ydetkroq1...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Now this is not an easy question - The Most Stupid People In The > World? no not at all easy to answer and ranks with equally important > questions as: Is there a God or not? > > Anyway election fever is now high and more dangerous than Covid as it > can cause brain damage. > > With more political parties in the fray for this state election than > ever it is not at all easy to know what is going on as the debate goes > on and on. > > The Congress is the B team of the BJP; no no no the BJP is the B team > of the Congress! > > And, on and on it goes! I for one can only rely on my sorcerer and not > even on my crystal ball from the time of Portuguese colonialism. > > Now don?t get me wrong I love the Portuguese but not colonialism - > Portuguese, British or any other. > > Nice to be free and independent - a human being in short and not a > colonial clog. > > Fly in the sky like a bird or like Air India as it is now under the > protective wing of Tata. > > But I digress, easy to do as I did not study enough in school; all the > same, the goings-on for this election makes little sense or none at > all. > > We have been blest by all the gods of Christianity, Hindu and Islamic > religions with natural wonders but here we all are in a mess and will > be in a mess in future too. > > All the same, I am proud to be a Goan! > > And, just to assure our ultra-nationalistic Goans I concede: We are > not the most stupid people in the world - only second! > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 04:43:55 +0000 (UTC) > From: ELVIDIO MIRANDA <[email protected]> > To: Goanet <[email protected]> > Subject: [Goanet] NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF `BANGDA' > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTHBENEFITS OF `BANGDA' > Elvidio Miranda > Most Goans who along with their fish, curry, rice, relishes a mackerel may > not know the nutritional and health benefits associated with this staple on > our tables. It is pertinent to evaluate the health benefits of mackerel > which we consume daily. Every mackerel contains about 40% of our daily > requirements of protein, a body building nutrient. It is also rich in > Calcium and Phosphorous which are the building blocks of healthy bones and > teeth. It also contains Iron and Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), 7 times the > daily requirement, which increases the level of Haemoglobin in the blood > and thus boosts the carrying of oxygen to every extremity of the body. > Mackerel is also rich in Sodium and Potassium which regulates the blood > pressure in the body. Besides these, it also contains Magnesium, Zinc and > Selenium. Consumption of mackerel also improves hair health, prevents > age-related degeneration, strengthens the immune system, lowers > cholesterol, prevents chronic diseases and boosts bone healt > h. So as far as health benefits is concerned, a mackerel a day keeps your > body healthier in many ways, through our traditional Goan diet.? > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 10:29:59 +0530 > From: Nelson Lopes <[email protected]> > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > <[email protected]> > Subject: [Goanet] Why we should vote > Message-ID: > < > caccoymkyqww70rglddhme2cp9aojh1pvv_tfx74fgnyajx_...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Why should we vote? > > Democracy a system, the QUEEN of political beauty , > Voting is citizen's sacred right , duty, > Vote to usher in difference a , new change > Not to be enticed ,lured in exchange . > > Change a best hope with new party and face , > Retaining over years, old garbage is disgrace , > Permanent allegiance, loyalty to both must end > Enough is enough a clear message need to send. > > > Politics is business, profession of enormous gain , > Qualifications ,experience ,age no criteria main , > Position, power, perks , attracts like bees to honey , > Avowed desires to amass wealth and money. > > Politicians change parties at sweet will , > Goa is a model in this unique political skill, > Defection for development in voters interest they state , > It is personal enrichment by switching their hidden taste. > > > Two terms only make their last page, > 60 years for all be the retirement age, > Discard those frequently jumping parties wall, > Family Raj, criminals ,corrupt be made to fall. > > Vote for qualified youth to be employed extend dole, > Social schemes of appeasement burn a hole, > Rising prices, , safety of women , and intolerance, > Vote to select people of integrity not nignorance . > > Vote those who constantly public issue raise, > Candidates with education, character , passion need praise, > Shun Candidates watching the Assembly the show. > Question hour tiatrics , walk outs ,best they know. > > Vote out those who revel to inaugurate, Preside or raise toast, > Weigh past ,present social records and empty boast, > Monumental assets ,desires to accumulate financial gain, > Vote to send a message it is time up ,end to remain. > > Vote not to repay personal ,petty favour , > Judge the continuous efforts and fruitful labour, > When promises and manifestos , dead remain > What guarantees Assurances to be fulfilled if elected again > > > Losing is the only threat and anxiety they fear > Once elected acts as kings ,future prospects secure > For any favour, service , plead at their feet > Arrogantly avoid, explain inability to meet > > Nelson Lopes Chinchinim > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 15:40:27 +0530 > From: Nelson Lopes <[email protected]> > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > <[email protected]> > Subject: [Goanet] Goans live in religious harmony > Message-ID: > <CACCOym++np8+V3iNFFQ5LBcTU2ch= > [email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Goans live in harmony > Over 450 years of oppressive foreign domination,Muslims, Hindus, > Christians have lived in harmony..Openly participated in functions , > celebrated feast and festivals and observed with respects and dignity > traditions and customs.There are still instances of inter castes and > inter religious marriages without any social uprisals , riots or public > protests. It is after liberation and since opinion poll the virus of > communalism was maliciously introduced by selfish politicians to give a > communal tilt.Today with new Govt at the centre this divide has widened. > Religious .Intolreance hatred and revenge has widened and India is openly > and vertically divided into Hindus and the rest.Parties too exploit these > sentiments directly or indirectly to appropriate a vote share to usurp > power . > The citizens are today consciously aware and cannot be immune to this virus > in operation in daily life , services and Govt bias and favouritism.The > redeeming factor is that the citizens have seen through cloud of smoke > screen of deception and exercise cautions against communal overtones and > maintain social relations irrespective of communal tilts. > It is an amazing experience that a Muslim friend is posting catholic > religious themes, messages, festivals, on a continuous daily basis and > which is admirable.As a practicing catholic, I feel humbled and ashamed > that I am not consistent in this direction or even anywhere close > Religion should unite and not divide The core principles of all religions > preach goodness and welfare of humanity > It is narrow interpretation to keep flock under influence and control even > religious authorities practice this subtle artinclusiveness and not > inclusiveness. > All our relations, friendship social interaction must not be anchored be > held hostage to religious beliefs but good of humanity at large > The designs of politicians and parties need to be frustrated by us and > nipped in the bud not to be fighting against each other based on creed. > Remember that religion is a personal affair and leave and respect it at > that level.We are what we are by birth and not by choice > > Nelson Lopes Chinchinim > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 18:11:26 +0530 > From: Nelson Lopes <[email protected]> > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > <[email protected]> > Subject: [Goanet] Democracy at cross roads in India > Message-ID: > <CACCOymJuGW4AH2KigXq=HxkocQd8RcHDEftbeti=_ > [email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Democracy at cross roads in India > Elections are grand festivals here in India > It is an opportunity to make grandiose promises and propose appealing > Schemes > SC. is presently looking into it whether it constitutes bribes.The schemes > are unviable ,unproductive financial doles to woe voters. The appeals to > caste, ,religion, language have outlived their popularity > Women voters are a new found source and more certain voters constituting > half the population of voters.The hate, revenge and intolerance has taken > centre stage and Hindutva is the bone of contention.Defense and economy > are high priority.The pandemic has created unforseen economic and so has > demonstration, , GST .Unemployment, women security, , rising prices fuel , > food created problems too. The centre is creating hype by physical > monuments and use of catchy slogans > Elections are high on political parties at centre and states.Defections , > poaching, are causing waves.Though it is a central subject nobody is > interested in plugging loopholes Oaths and Affidavits suffer from legal > infirmities. .Anti defections has lost its tooth due to circumventing and > parties subverting norms to hold to power > No party is interested in seriously taking cognizance, as it is a win win > situation > A simple law to limit term for two years with provision for recall.Ban > defectors and defranchhise them.Those resigning must pay the costs of > reelections .independents either stickto their philosophy and not act as > opportunists or ban independents seeking Elections Constitute two party > system.. DEFECTORS be banned for full term from holding any office of > profit UNDER Govt.. Have a relook at Speaker being redressal Officer and > all disputes be addressed in a limited time frame.The anti Defection law > needs revisiting as it has become redundant > No democracy in the world to my knowledge encourages defections of anytime > or poaching by parties > Democracy in India is in turmoil due to defections encouraged by all > political parties as the means to retain power through back door, when > mandate is lost > Coalition politics is in vogue inspite of its pitfalls > > Nelson Lopes Chinchinim > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 15:06:40 +0530 > From: Nelson Lopes <[email protected]> > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" > <[email protected]> > Subject: [Goanet] We must vote > Message-ID: > < > caccoyml-jlr7zcvhfagxy5+ulsiy5mskwoky-tfbwcz3xhw...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > We must vote ....... > > It is our constitutional right , > democratic duty ,just and fair to fight, > to bring in the much needed change, > not lured by any enticement in exchange, > unproductive, unviable schemes of appeal , > the worst form of bribe, spirit of democracy to kill, > to bring in a new educated passionate face , > intending the old disgusting mask to replace, > that it is not a business, profession to last , > parties presuming loyalty must revamp recast, > manifestos ,promises use elections to wake up, > candidates to assure all lacunae to make up, > those over 60 years as in service must retire, > more than two terms voluntarily need not aspire, > to show criminals as law makers,their place > that defections,poaching are a democratic disgrace > that Assembly is not a drama hall to watch the show, > Legislation is a core issue all candudates must know, > foisting choice of candidates SSC failed or pass, > Educated devalue education voting for such a class, > to record presence, question hour is a favourite sport > gimmicks for publicity and tiatrics to report, > legislators must address serious issues that matter, > not preside , inaugurate ,raise toasts to flatter , > to protest against disproportionate assets and wealth, > amassed in a short period by corruption and stealth, > poaching by parties a new phenomenon is far worse, > to create undemocratic majority by purse is a curse, > voters duty not to elect defectors once again , > to feel voters pulse,disapproval and pain , > to remind parties unconcerned with price rise > dump, discard them in dust bin of history to shock and surprise > elections are means on religion , cast, voters to divide > personal attacks without morals , ethics abide > friends , neighbours turned into enemies and foes, > Intolerance, hatred, revenge are citizens woes, > to put perpetuatty of MLA's and parties to an end, > voters by a decisive majority message must send, > parties thro legislation against defections poaching must ensure, > recall, ban on future elections consider as cure > toothless clause, if no suitable choice to pick, > rejoice at NOTA alternative to tick, > once elected they act as uncrowded king > dance to their tune as they now sport new wing, > voters are empowered to make right choice, > Choose wisely rather than later complain, raise your voice, > no where in any democracy defectiobs is at will > India has discovered a specific model and skill > defections ,poaching disguised is a selfish goal > position, power , threats money has its role > Goa the most literate state hangs it's head in shame > principles, ethics abandoned in development name > Voters for petty considerations must share the blame > democracy is the highest bidders sport and game > > Nelson Lopes Chinchinim > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 17:31:54 +0530 > From: Sonia Gomes <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Goanet] Thank you for your support! > Message-ID: > < > cag_lhympzzwp6vx3iunya4fpqqci_4a+qaqkksff3jyk2cx...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Milagrin, one of the protagonists of my blog, has had many adventures. Now > she is at an age where she is beautiful, full of life and wants to see > life. And why not? > > Two men pursuing her and what is she to do? Help her decide. > > @ > > > https://zorotmorotgoesmyvillage.blogspot.com/2022/02/milagrin-kazar-zata-kit-gho_2.html#more > > > End of Goanet Digest, Vol 17, Issue 60 > ************************************** >
