[Goanet] Recap of the final songs in the Eurovision contest 2016.

[Con Menezes]

   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T077sFWGKzg

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[Goanet] Lucid Dreamer.

[Con Menezes]

 Documentary.  
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/lucid-dreamer/

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[Goanet] Easy listening selection......Bing,Louis etc.,

[Con Menezes]

 You have Jazz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xum6ULWbIX0

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[Goanet] AIFF REPORTS: INDIAN COLTS STAGE A DRAMATIC COMEBACK + AIZAWL FC TO MEET MOHUN BAGAN IN HERO FEDERATION CUP FINAL + PIXS (10 ATTACHMENTS)

[AIFF Media]

Dear colleagues,


Please find below the match report of India vs Malaysia from the AIFF Youth
Cup which kicked-off at Tilak Maidan, Vasco Goa on Sunday (May 15).


Also find attached 5 action pictures from the match.


*The copyright of the pictures lie with AIFF. Please credit AIFF Media for
the pictures used.*


Also find attached the following:


*ATTACHMENT 1:* The match schedule of the AIFF Youth Cup.


*ATTACHMENT 2:* Contacts of Liaison Officers of the participating Teams
(for interested Media persons to seek for appointments for
interviews/interactions).


*ATTACHMENT 3:* Team List of the Indian U-16 Team for the AIFF Youth Cup.


*ATTACHMENT 4:* AIFF Youth Cup logo.


*ATTACHMENT 5:* Training schedule of Teams


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The Hero Federation Cup semifinal match report between Sporting Clube de
Goa and Aizawl FC can be found on
https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=7188


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For all updates of the AIFF Youth Cup, Hero Federation Cup and all other
news and exclusive pictures please follow our Official Twitter Handle
@AIFFMedia at *https://twitter.com/AiffMedia*



Also follow and like the Official Page of Indian Football Teams on Facebook
at *https://www.facebook.com/TheIndianFootballTeam*


*For Media queries contact AIFF Media Manager Mr. Nilanjan Datta at
+91-9873185150.*


Regards,
AIFF Media Team


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*#AIFFYouthCup #BackTheBlue #IndvMal*


*TWO GOALS IN LAST TEN MINUTES*


*Indian colts stage a dramatic comeback*


*By Joseph Solomon,*

*AIFF Media Team*



*VASCO (GOA): *The Indian U-16 National Team came down from two goals down
to snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw against Malaysia in their opening match of
the AIFF Youth Cup at Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa today (May 15, 2016).

Strikes by Muhammad Sallahuddin and skipper Arif Suhaimi in the 44th and
the 79th minute respectively had helped Malaysia to a 2-0 lead inside 80
minutes. But a rampant attacking display in the last 10 minute of the match
saw India equalize their deficit.

Komal Thatal pulled one back in the 82nd minute and then Boris Singh struck
for the hosts in injury time (90+4) as both Teams shared points.

Although India created more goal scoring opportunities and prodded towards
goal with every touch of the ball, it was their opponents who took the lead
in the 44th minute – much against the run of play. Just a minute before
halftime, a defensive lapse saw Muhammad Sallahuddin in the clear and he
made the most of it curling his shot home.



Nevertheless, the Indian Colts should have taken the lead in the 31st minute
when Ninthoi’s cross from the left flank, after breezing past his marking
defender found Aniket in the Malaysian box. Aniket, surrounded by the
Malaysian defence released a feeble shot as the opportunity went abegging.



Two minutes later, Aniket turned his marker inside out with a clever flick
of the ball and burst onto goal only to shoot wide of the goal. The Indian
colts gave the Malaysian defence a hard time as the lightning speed of
Komal and Aniket often left the Malaysian back-four gasping.



The best chance for India in the first half came in the 40th minute when
Aniket latched onto an uncanny clearance by the Malaysian custodian inside
the box. He tried to score with the Malaysian custodian out of position but
Central Defender Zamri put his body on the line to save the day for
Malaysia.



Changing over, the Indians stretched the Malaysian defence while pinning
them in their own half. In the 58th minute, live-wire Aniket Jadhav’s
header came close to equalizing the deficit for India as his chance went
whiskers over the opposition bar.



A minute later, Aniket was at it again, this time the lanky forward’s shot
looped over the bar and landed atop the net as India pressed for the
equalizer.



The Indian colts fostered plenty of chances and constantly hovered around
the Malaysian box but were left reeling as the Colts failed to apply the
finishing touches to their attacks.



The Indian colts were left reeling for the equalizer again in the 73rd minute
when a cross from the right flank found an onrushing Sanjeev Stalin. In an
attempt to hit the cross first time Stalin fluffed his shot as the ball
flied inches past the post.



Shortly after Reamsochung’s cross found substitute Aman Chhetri in the box,
but Chhetri who had come on for Aniket in the 63rd minute, failed to make
clear contact.



The Indian momentum, however, was short-lived as Malaysia were awarded a
penalty in the 79th minute and rival Captain Arif Suhami blasted the ball
home to double their lead.



The drama started thereafter. The Indian colts reduced their deficit in the
82nd minute when Komal’s shot from outside of the box landed into the back
of the Malaysian net to make the scoreline read 2-1.



Boris scored the equalizer in the extra time of the second half as he
capitalized

[Goanet] Goa news for May 16, 2016

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Goa: AAP decries police action against agitating fishermen -
The Indian Express
sw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779104837277&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHa6BIX7Iifuuv1_4Y99lH-OxVcEg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779104837277&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/goa-aap-decries-police-action-against-agitating-fishermen-2798533/

*** SBI-hired 'bouncers' take over Vijay Mallya's palatial
holiday home in Goa - Deccan Chronicle
rofile case, we were told to be keep a watch for media presence
...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHcM6wyypVQsltHC4YBDX-2_cE5Ug&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779105713127&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/150516/change-of-guard-at-mallya-s-palatial-holiday-home-in-goa-as-lenders-stake-claim.html

*** Goa Dy Speaker Vishnu Wagh suffers heart attack - Hindustan
Times
fjPMfgo909ziZLJb6BDVpjg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779107499821&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHMY9FWRvpdqMRjli40i16iGfiU3A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779107499821&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/goa-dy-speaker-vishnu-wagh-suffers-heart-attack/story-e60hVUZbu6zd9gNKDhwGkL.html

*** LIVE: Sporting Clube de Goa - Aizawl FC - Goal.com
up-sporting-goa-gear-aizawl-fc-challenge">Federation Cup:
Sporting Goa gear up for Aizawl FC challenge
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG03Lq3lR6ebdC6z96nW2QrnTY3FA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779107142756&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/match/sporting-goa-vs-aizawl/2231277/live-commentary?ICID=MP_MS_3

*** Goa: Allow me to go back to my constituents; MLA Monserrate
pleads to court in his bail plea - The Indian Express
tates/goa-mla-applies-for-bail-in-rape-case/article8601451.ece">Goa
MLA applies for bail in rape case
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE9ZmPVL7fDKJgjnKQU-j-RdF8JYA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779106952787&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/goa-mla-monserrate-moves-for-bail-in-rape-case-2800708/

*** Goa's jail by the sea to turn museum - The Hindu
MWgwnvSkTw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779106080709&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFyh6cTC6E1nGVS5TBSKzCkwAGxWw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779106080709&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/goas-jail-by-the-sea-to-turn-museum/article8596880.ece

*** Drowned Teenager Tops Vocational Course In Goa Higher
Secondary School Certificate Exam - NDTV
ear-old boy has emerged as the state ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG-lvYdLeXbXaTDiTHyo6cRo_xt2w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779106819823&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://www.ndtv.com/goa-news/drowned-teenager-tops-vocational-course-in-goa-hssc-exam-1406103

*** Goa met forecasts showers on May 18 - Times of India
mes of IndiaLight to medium showers were witnessed at many
places in South Goa late Friday evening. The rain lasted for a
couple of hours. The maximum temperature continued to be in
normal range, but night temperature was 1.2 degrees above normal
at 27.9 ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG8FVlxlDKb6CwwzRmt89bcNHs4VQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779107649332&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-met-forecasts-showers-on-May-18/articleshow/52274273.cms

*** AAP workers pause life to volunteer in Goa - Times of India
mes of IndiaOver 200 volunteers from across the country
including Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have put their lives
on hold to work for AAP in Goa. Professionals, students, former
public servants and small business owners have poured into Goa
braving the ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFVxdL38eyqiZCdNNjMjZEsQFSpwQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779106516715&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/AAP-workers-pause-life-to-volunteer-in-Goa/articleshow/52265157.cms

*** Seven die in Mumbai-Goa highway collision - The Hindu
oa highway early on Sunday . According to the Mangaon police in
Raigad, the incident occurred at Nagroli ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEETMWo-rcolcTUl31j-CpLprSMmA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779108580089&ei=fQY5V4jWGsu53gHD56GoCg&url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/seven-die-in-mumbaigoa-highway-collision/article8604737.ece


Compiled by Goanet News Service
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Re: [Goanet] Donald Trump Boosters

[Santosh Helekar]

Gilbert is right. 

Of course, this is a topic that would not be of much interest to Goanetters in 
general. But they need to know the truth rather than the misguided or distorted 
opinions of individuals who have not cared to follow what is going on. The fact 
is that this time a notorious New York real estate tycoon has taken advantage 
of the racist, bigoted, xenophobic, misogynist and isolationist proclivities of 
a very small segment of the American populace to secure the nomination of one 
of the two major parties for the presidency of the United States. 

Contrary to the claim here that he is a straight shooter, evidence indicates 
that he is a pathological liar with a serious personality disorder. He is also 
a scam artiste. Apart from the one business of real estate that his father 
established, all other businesses that he has run have turned out to be 
fraudulent and/or bankrupt scams. Let me give you one example that outrages me 
the most because of my special distaste for quackery in all its forms. One of 
his "ventures" was a company that claimed to sell "personalized" vitamins after 
examining your urine. He would ask his gullible customers to send him small 
samples of their urine by mail. By return mail he would then send pills which 
he claimed were special vitamins that were custom designed for them. It was 
also a pyramid scheme that promised to make you rich. Here are two links that 
tell you everything you need to know about this scam:

https://www.statnews.com/2016/03/02/donald-trump-vitamin-company/

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/432468/trump-networks-failure-harmed-small-investors

What's more, this Trump guy served as the publicist for all his scams, 
including this one. He also posed as his publicist under fake names to boast 
about his love life with gossip magazines. For example, as "John Miller" he 
told People Magazine that Madonna wanted to date him, and that he had 3 other 
girl friends, including the future wife of a president of France, in addition 
to his second wife who was his fiance at that time. 

The evidence for his personality disorder issues, bogus businesses and other 
shenanigans is too massive to be covered in a mailing list like this one. 
However, another dangerous aspect of his personality that needs to aired 
because of its public policy and national security implications is the fact 
that he is a conspiracy theorist. Here is a short list of some of the right 
wing and left wing conspiracy theories that he believes in:

1. That global climate change is a hoax created by China.
2. That the Mexican government is sending rapists and criminals across the 
border to destroy the US.
3. That the father of one of his political opponents conspired with Oswald to 
kill Kennedy.
4. That autism is caused by vaccination but the establishment is conspiring to 
discredit this fact.
5. That a U.S. supreme court justice was murdered by the government.
6. That torture of prisoners and murder of innocent family members of suspected 
terrorists is an effective policy that the U.S. and other western governments 
are avoiding because of political correctness.
7. That Obama was born in Kenya, and he faked his birth certificate to cover 
this fact.
8. That the unemployment rate in the US is 42%, but the government is lying to 
the people that it is only 5%.

Cheers,

Santosh


Gilbert wrote:
>
>Being on Goanet for more than a decade (my god time flies!) one comes to know, 
>love and respect some 'old timers' like good old >chums. 

So what is it that my good old chums (scattered all over the world) know about 
Republican presumptive nominee Donald that the world leaders do not get? 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-world-leaders-paris-mayor_us_57345c80e4b077d4d6f22cef?ir=World§ion=us_world&utm_hp_ref=world
 



My fear is that if Trump triumphs and these Goenkars come to Amerika  to 
celebrate, they will be met by some 'Red Necks' at the border and told "Go back 
from where you came from!"  And these self-appointed gun-totting Trumpies do 
not mean America, Canada or Europe. 

As one sensible White guy said, "I do not want a loose cannon have his finger 
on the nuclear button. Having one Bush-Cheney in a life-time is more than 
enough punishment."  So if Trump wins, Goans should sent their American 
counterparts, their "chuchure!" 

Regards, GL

[Goanet] Easy listening selection......Marilyn Horne.

[Con Menezes]

  Beautiful Dreamer  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIOr1PEUhvw

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[Goanet] Floyd's Goa.

[Con Menezes]

Our beautiful Paradise.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyV3YUbuELs

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[Goanet] Britain is getting colonised... and they don't like it!

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا]

Brexit The Movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYqzcqDtL3k

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[Goanet] Video: Anand Giridharadas: India's Fight Against Corruption

[Albert Peres]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytWEGl6KUNk

Anand Giridharadas: India's Fight Against Corruption
The Agenda with Steve Paikin Published (2011)

New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas gives Steve Paikin an update 
on India's anti-corruption movement. Giridharadas provides some 
interesting anecdotes on how pervasive corruption is in the day-to-day 
lives of Indians


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Albert Peres

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[Goanet] Video: A Corruption Culture

[Albert Peres]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES7gpO0XhQg&list=PL79E6EE463176D94A

A Corruption Culture?

From questionable political fundraising to the corruption investigated 
in the Charbonneau Commission; from foreign officials taking bribes to 
government leaders hiding funds in offshore bank accounts - it seems 
that a lot of people could be on the take. But are they? And how does a 
culture of corruption, at home or abroad, affect the average Canadian?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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[Goanet] Ultimate goal is to be an IAS officer –UPSC rank holder Mishal D’Costa

[Robin Viegas]

From: b sabha 


http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=394272
Ultimate goal is to be an IAS officer –UPSC rank holder Mishal 
D’Costa
www.daijiworld.com
Ultimate goal is to be an IAS officer –UPSC rank holder Mishal D’Costa



Ultimate goal is to be an IAS officer –UPSC rank holder Mishal D’Costa


Pics: Joshwa D'souza

Johnas Sequiera/ Joshwa D'souza

Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru

Mangaluru, May 11:  Hard work and determination to succeed certainly pays rich 
dividend and Mishal Queeni D’ Costa who secured 387th rank in the UPSC civil 
service examination 2015 is a perfect example of this. This chirpy girl who 
hails from Neerude of Niddodi Village in Mangalore Taluk did not allow an 
occasional self doubt and momentary loss of focus to come in the way of her 
intense preparation to crack the elite UPSC civil service examinations. Though 
she is happy to come out with flying colour she has set her goal post higher 
and want to give another try so that she can get into the IAS. “From the 
beginning my goal has been to get into the IAS cadre and because of my low 
ranking this time I am not selected for IAS or IPS. Though every service is 
good I would definitely give another try so as to improve my ranking and get 
into my favourite cadre”, she said in a interview to Daijiworld.

Mishal is the second among the three children of Lazarus and Nancy D Costa of 
Neerude. Her elder sister is a computer science engineer and works in 
Banglaore. Younger brother is a Mechanical Engineer and is also employed in 
Bengaluru. For many reasons Mishal’s achievement are noteworthy for myriad 
reasons. She comes from an agricultural family she studied in Kannada medium 
till 7th standard in her village. She completed her high school from Little 
Flower School Kinnigoli in English medium and PU from Alva’s College Moodbidri. 
Unlike those who dream or put foundation for IAS in high school or soon after 
SSLC she decided to take a plunge only after she completed her engineering 
graduating as an Information Science Officer from R V College of Engineering, 
Bengaluru.

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A topper in class from her primary school days Mishal says it was her father 
who first sowed the seed of getting into the IAS. Her father Lazurus D Costa 
had graduated from Chennai and was working in Mumbai before domestic 
compulsions brought him back to Neerude. During his stay in Chennai Lazarus had 
the opportunity to watch IAS officials from close quarters and was highly 
impressed by the work and their contribution to the society. “It was my father 
who told me about the IAS and even suggested that I should give it a try. He 
used to show me those articles that highlighted the good work done by some of 
the civil servants and slowly I was motivated to give a try”, Mishal explains 
when asked what motivated her to try her hand in civil service despite 
completing engineering.

For civil service optional topics Mishal opted for Kannada literature and she 
says “my primary education in Kannada medium was a great help. Also I was 
greatly interested in Kannada literature”. She further adds “It wasn’t easy to 
get into the depth of the subjects which were totally new to me. For the main 
exams there are 9 subjects and since I did not have these subjects everything 
was new and I had to start from the scratch”. She had appeared for the prelims 
twice earlier but without success mainly because her preparation was not 
foolproof. .

Mishal began her preparation for Civil Service in 2012 when she went to Delhi 
and joined a coaching institute there. After 1 ½ years of coaching she began to 
prepared intensely on her own occasionally shuffling between Delhi, Bengaluru 
and Neerude. Apart from appearing for civil service examinations Mishal was 
simultaneously appearing for KAS and other examinations also. She worked hard 
for 10 hours a day as part of her preparation for the 2015 exams. On clearing 
the first hurdle of passing the preliminary, Mishal was determined to cross the 
other major hurdle of clearing the main and also get through the final round – 
personal interview. .And she did pass the main and got through the interview in 
her very first attempt.

When asked whether she called it quits any time in between, Mishal says that 
there were a few instances where she momentarily lost focus because of the 
uncertainty factor. “During the course of the 3 years of preparation I must 
admit I was a bit disconcerted a few times thinking what would happen in case I 
fail to make it. Credit goes to my. Parents as they were more positive than me 
and they gave me moral support and encouragement I needed to come out of that 
phase”.

[Goanet] Susegad Goenkar

[Robin Viegas]

From: b sabha 


'Susegad Goenkar'

Whenever I introduce myself as a Goan, the words muttered or whispered by those 
around me are, "Wow! cheap alcohol, feni, urrak, happy go lucky people, pubs & 
discos, drugs, ..." .& many more such things. I feel disgusted at such times. 
Is this what Goa is all about ? What about our hospitality, welcoming spirit, 
the kindness that overflows from our large hearts ? We cannot allow a few 
negative factors to overshadow our immensity of good things. I have seen what 
Goa was like when I was little. ...it was picturesque & blissful. It is good 
even now but not as mesmerising as it was then.

Goa is beautiful ! No doubt about that. Some people would even say that it is 
like the Garden of Eden. This may not be literally true, we have no way to 
prove it. Thousands to tourists flock to our beautiful Goa everyday.Is it only 
because of all those unsavoury things happening there ? Is it because Goa is an 
exceptional place, endowed with silver sand beaches, lush green fields ,rolling 
hills, tall standing churches, sacred temples, & above all kind large hearted 
native Goans, who will invariably give you a glimpse of exquisite hospitality.

However Goa is not the way it used to be. Hills have turned into plateaus or 
hollow valleys. The places where fields once existed are now occupied by huge 
buildings. The churches & temples seem to be loosing their peaceful ambience, 
reverence & serenity thanks to the increase in decibel levels. With innumerable 
shaks & rampant drug dealing the silver sands of our beaches seem to be turning 
brown & grey. The people are still large hearted, but are taken advantage of, 
bullied & robbed, as a result they seem to be loosing trust in people. Goa was 
known for the tall, singing coconut trees but now it is known as the land where 
coconuts grow on grass ! Dosen't it sound to you like a contradiction when it 
is said by some that the coconut tree is not a tree, but grass ? There is an 
attempt to strike it off the list of category of trees, so it does not fall 
under 'Save a Tree Campaign'.

Goa was & hopefully still is , a place where Hindus, Muslims, Christians & 
others lived in peace & harmony. Whether one was a Hindu, Muslim or Christian, 
one took pride in visiting & appreciating Christmas cribs, Ganesh idols, & the 
customs & practices of one another. I never believed that religion divides. 
Different religions add variety & richness to our lives.

People call us 'Susegad Goeankar' & many of us seem to enjoy the label, but 
"Sesegad' has the connotation of the stereotype of one who is slow, careless, 
lazy & happy go lucky. 'Susegad' for me would mean relaxed, peaceful, 
contented, & optimistic, a term referring to people who tackle problems & life 
challenges as & when they arise. So dear friend the next time somebody calls 
you 'Susegad Goenkar' you will know how to receive it & interpret it.

"Live in Goa & Love Goa !!"

--Infancio Pires sdb.