[Goanet] What's Up, Flexia?
A personal blog about fashion, food, travel and lifestyle ❤ With love from Goa xoxo http://www.flexcia.com/ -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا _/ Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 _/ (Please SMS if you can't get through) _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
Re: [Goanet] Song for the day....South of the Border...patsy Cline and next Engelbert!
On 27 September 2017 at 07:35, Gabe Menezes wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcGuoWhccMI > > SOUTH OF THE BORDER(WITH LYRICS) = ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILjf_pt05nU > > G > -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] The Islamic Reformation
Women can now drive in Saudi Arabia. This might seem a trivial improvement in the personal freedoms of Arab Muslim women, but it is a huge victory for the few brave Saudi women who fought so hard and endured severe hardship from their male family members, their Imams, the Government and finally the King himself. In the context of Islam as a religion needing to adapt itself to the modern world from the Sharia laws set in seventh century Arabia, this is a significant start. It is women who spearhead the much needed reformation of Islam and lead the liberals, the ex-Muslims and the atheists who at much personal cost to themselves have been in a painful but silent struggle against the conservative and fundamentalist 15 to 20% of Muslims in countries run by authoritarian regimes who uphold their religion's misogyny and violence and shut down the majority who are more sensible people. Perhaps one may allegorically say "God is not dead". Roland Francis Toronto.
[Goanet] THE RTI ACT NEEDS A BOOSTER
The Right to Information Act which came into force on October 12th 2005 is now over a decade old. Over the last 17 years however the greater challenge has been the actual implementation of the Act. Unless the RTI Act is further strengthened Good Governance, Transparency in the Administration and Zero Tolerance to Corruption will never be a reality. The Right to Information Act was enacted to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. But the manner in which the government is subtly subverting the Right to Information Act is a matter of concern. The Right to Information is derived from our fundamental Right of expression under Article 19 of our Constitution. If we do not have information on how our Government and public institutions function, we cannot express any informed opinion on it. This has been reiterated by various Supreme Court judgments since 1977. The Right to Information Act has been hailed as the hallmark of our democracy. The Act aims at making the government transparent and more accountable. The effective use of it would, in the long run, curb corruption. Right to Information Act has become a powerful tool in exposing corruption at top places in the government. A well informed citizenry, transparency, and free flow of information are the very foundations of any successful democratic society. India may be publicly acclaimed as the world’s largest democracy but the ground reality is that we are now ebbing away to an autocratic regime. Democracy and non-transparency in the functioning of the Government cannot co-exist. Besides freedom of speech without access to information is meaningless. Narendra Modi rode to power on his vow of ‘Acche din’ for the Aam Aadmi and Good governance. But after assuming office in May 2014 the Prime Minister has not uttered a word on the RTI Act, leave alone on strengthening it. His then enthusiasm for freedom has been waning away and we now have an emerging culture of surveillance and secrecy. For the common man, getting correct and accurate information under the Right to Information Act is today becoming a far cry. As part of the ploy to subvert the RTI Act many of the Information Commissions across the country have been kept dysfunctional. Even those Information Commissioners appointed like in Goa are very ‘pliable’ agents of the ruling BJP. As the Right to Information Act requires that the Information Commissioners have to be persons of Eminence in public life, Independent minded persons who do not succumb to political pulls and pressures need to be appointed as Information Commissioners to ensure the proper implementation of the Right to Information Act. If Yes-men manage to creep into as Information Commissioners it would be an exercise in futility ending up as white elephants that we would rather be better off without. Under Section 4 of the RTI Act all public authorities are duty bound to regularly display on their website a wide range of information, including all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing the decisions which affect the public. This proviso in the law was enacted to reduce the need for filing individual RTI applications. But this mandatory duty has been blatantly flouted by the authorities with most government websites themselves dysfunctional or not updated. What is the use of Right to freedom of speech when the people do not have their rightful access to information? The Judiciary needs to step in to ensure that the Government complies with the mandate of the Right to Information Act. But with the Courts themselves also averse to parting with information and with its functioning largely under a veil of secrecy, we are stonewalled. But we need to battle it out and cannot allow the RTI Act to be choked by the government to a slow death. Steps need to be taken to strengthen the transparency regime that was sought to be established as envisaged by the RTI Act. Effective implementation of the RTI Act requires political commitment from the very top. Officials denying information or giving misleading and distorted information need to be severely penalized. Governance by cloak of secrecy and opaqueness needs to be strongly resisted. It cannot be a hush-hush regime. We need to dismantle those walls of secrecy that continue to hound transparency and good governance despite the Right to Information Act now being in place for 17 long years. In those very own words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘Sabko sanmati de bhagwan’ (Let good sense prevail). Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.com
[Goanet] Documentary appreciation course in Goa
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[Goanet] It Takes All Types
Commendable act for gaining 'salvation' but whatever excuse you give why no Goan would do this, the truth is 'no Goan would do this'. As a community by and large, we are cheap. And I am talking of people who have more than enough not to be cheap. Just my thoughts, with malice towards none. Deccan Chronicle : Gujarat: Jain couple renounces Rs 100 cr wealth, daughter to become monks http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/260917/gujarat-jain-couple-renounces-rs-100-cr-wealth-daughter-to-become-monks.html Shared via Deccan Chronicle iOS app : https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/id478674381 Roland Francis 416-453-3371 We get old too fast, wise too late.
[Goanet] Jeremy Noronha Think Travel Lift Grow, an indian digital nomad that dropped out of college at 18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMAaYlS4CFs Jeremy's Blog: https://www.thinktravelliftgrow.com/ -- _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا _/ Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 _/ (Please SMS if you can't get through) _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] BHU (Benares Hindu University) under Hindu Rashtra
Indian universities have long had a poor international reputation compared with East Asia & the West for academic performance and research. For example, not a single Indian university has appeared within the top 300 in the annual global rankings for higher institutions. Indians may be proud of Delhi's JNU but in 2014 it ranked 80 among Asian universities. And now the ignorant bigots from the BJP-RSS ruling hierarchy are determined to subject universities to Vedic rules.The last two years have seen massive student unrestacross universities in the country because of a systematic attack on theautonomy of educational institutions and the freedom of students. Among those that have witnessed outrage are: FTII, Hyderabad Central University, JNU (Delhi) orNIT (Srinagar). Now it is the turn of Benaras Hindu University (BHU) which houses around 40,000 students. Modi’s government has appointed Girish Chandra Tripathias the vice chancellor because of his 40 years of association with the RSS. He has openly espoused RSS ideology and justifies it “When the Indian government itself is of the RSS, there is nothing wrong in establishing an RSS’ shakha in BHU.“ He promptly expelled renowned socialactivist and Magsaysay award winner SandeepPandey for not toeing the Sangh Parivar’sline. Does this Tripathi have any academic credentials? What is his specialty? This is probably not important for the intellectually vacuous babus who run the the BJP government and with no clue about University goals and academic standards. The BHU admin has come down hard on the girl students: - no usage of mobile phones after 10 pm. - no use of 24×7 library at night [ VC has said that “girlswho study in the night are immoral,” ] - women not allowed to use the bus facility, a service meant for all students (as per prospectus) - women cannot consume meat [ VC says it makes them impure]. Men may have meat. - student demand for cyber library was refused [Reason: such a library will encourage watching pornography. In addition, students need not study anything outside the syllabus”] - women have to sign a pledge not to take part in any protest or agitation - they are notallowed to participate in any socio-cultural activities outside the campus. - In the name of safety, women have a curfew of 8 pm, while men have none. - womenwearing short dresses and skirts will be warned by the administration. -Mixing of the sexes is discouraged. VC says “boys and girls hanging out together is against Indian values”. - Anyone found celebrating Valentine’s Day would besuspended. Finally, the Upper castes form the majority of the administrative body, while the positions meant for people from the reserved categoriesremains unfilled. There is no space for students to question or exercise their rightto dissent and women are voiceless.RSS wants BHU to be the model for every other institution of the country. Read more https://thewire.in/67205/bhu-rsss-new-education-lab-open-gender-discrimination/ Eddie
[Goanet] Fwd: GOA ROADS ARE IN A PRECARIOUS STATE
[26/09, 05:12] Aires: GOA ROADS ARE IN A PRECARIOUS STATE By Aires Rodrigues In 2003 during his earlier term as Chief Minister it was announced by Manohar Parrikar that anyone spotting a pothole on any road in Goa would be rewarded with Rs 1000. Is that offer still on Mr. CM? For a financially wrecked government, may be this time around it should be an award for a road without a pothole, as there is none. The roads across Goa are in a very pathetic state. If there had been proper quality control, the roads would not have been in its current pitiable state. The government needs to wake up from its slumber and embark upon our potholed roads on a priority. [26/09, 18:43] Stephen (E. Dias): Pot holes on roads Govt must compensate monetary benefits because of damages on vehicles n the cost of repairs .Also doctors fees and treatment in case a damage is done for spinal cord etc due to such bad road conditions. Does Govt has his spine? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
[Goanet] Aldona Institute - Golden Jubilee Souvenir Appeal
The Aldona Institute is Celebrating its GOLDEN JUBILEE year culminating on 19th November 2017. Founded in 1967, the Aldona Institute is a leading and prestigious institution serving the village of Aldona and beyond through its Social, Cultural and Sports activities. On this Momentous Jubilee Year, we have decided to publish with a Commemorative Souvenir. The rates for advertising in this Souvenir are as under:- Description and Rate: Back Cover (Color Glossy) - Rs.50,000/- Front Inside Cover (Color Glossy) - Rs.25,000/- Back Inside Cover (Color Glossy) - Rs.25,000/- Full Page (Color 90 GSM) - Rs.15,000/- Full Page (Black & White) - Rs.5,000/- Half Page (Black & White) - Rs.3,000/- Quarter Page (Black & White) - Rs.2,000/- Strips Each (Total 8 per page) - Rs.1,000/- We therefore appeal to members and well wishers of the Aldona Institute to sponsor and support us in making this Souvenir a great success. The payment may be in cash or drawn by Cheque/DD favoring 'Aldona Institute Souvenir' A/c.No. 0335101026270 Canara Bank Aldona Branch IFSC - cnrb335 Advertisements and payments have to reach us before 31st October 2017. Thanking You in anticipation, Yours Faithfully. Ramakant Anvekar / Dileep Aldonkar / Anselm Desa President / Gen.Secretary / Treasurer 9890072818 / 9822580440 / 9763458908
Re: [Goanet] Cazulo
Cannot let a Caju feni conversation go by without adding my 2 cents worth. WineGlobe in the Bay Area CA sells excellent Goan Feni Kazkar for about $25 and the Premium brand for about $30. When I was in Brasil for the World Cup with my son, we saw the "Maior Cajueiro do Mundo" in Pirangi near Natal. A huge caju tree that has been growing for ever it seems-since 1988 and covers a very large area of about 2 acres https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maior_cajueiro_do_mundo Did not find any comparable Feni, but they make a sweet caju liquor Cajuina and also Acayu in the State of Piaui.Sometimes they used gelatins to counter the astringent flavor of caju juice due to the presence of tannins. Caetano Veloso singing Cajuina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmZCjpnIZj4 Quite interesting to find out that the Portuguese brought Caju to Goa from Brasil. Borem zaichem!
[Goanet] EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Plant Fest & Poderamchem Fest @ Socorro Church 30th Sept -2nd Oct
*The Socorro Church will be hosting the "Zaddamcho Utsov ani Poderamchem Fest" (Plants and Baker's Fest)* *DETAILS:* *When: Sept 30th - Oct 2nd ; 9AM - 9PM* *Where: Socorro Church Grounds* *What will be there: **Sale of food and ornamental plants and garden inputs, along with delectable local bakery products, pickles and masalas and more...* *Special Evening Events @ 5PM each day* - *Saturday 30th Sept:* Bond Braganza will tell you about Goencho Pao while you eat pao with Baji, Xacuti or Chouris Pao prepared locally - *Sunday 1st Oct: *Miguel Braganza and DCBA Students will help plant enthusiasts learn how to grow plants in Pots - *Monday 2nd Oct:* Sunetra Talaulikar, (from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra) will talk on the health benefits of coconut, virgin coconut oil and making coconut products ** *Photos attached - Courtsey JoeGoaUK*
[Goanet] David Attenborough on plastic
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/sep/25/david-attenborough-on-the-scourge-of-the-oceans-i-remember-being-told-plastic-doesnt-decay-its-wonderful -- Rebellion against the norms is Love for the Creation skype:fidibee homepage: www.fidibus.info --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
[Goanet] Resettlement in England(Mervyn Maciel)
Just want to thank you all - Marcos(my one-time classmate at St. Paul's), Roland and Albert for your comments on my hurriedly written article. It was Fred Noronha who 'prodded' me to write to 'get things off my mind' so to speak. This, more because we are going through a difficult time these days due to my Elsie's poor health. Grateful for the prayers and good wishes of so many. While some of my friends have had unfortunate experiences when they first arrived, i am grateful that my family and I have never been the subject of racial hatred/discrimination. Even now, the locals are so kind to us - my English neighbour helps with the shopping and even cooks us a dinner when we are 'rushed'. Only recently, I had a beautiful young English girl offer me a seat on the bus much to the surprise of other passengers. Who says growing old doesn't have its perks???. Albert - I'd so love to come to Canada where I have many friends.Will young Trudeau let me in? Wish I'd mentioned this to Harry before he left for Toronto! Mervyn Maciel
Re: [Goanet] 'Cazulo' in Toronto
On 26 September 2017 at 03:32, Roland Francis wrote: > Cazulo is generally the name of the second distillate of the Cashew-apple, > the first being Urraca and the third being Feni. > > However, currently 40 percent proof Feni is available in Toronto (and > Mississauga liquor stores going by the misnomer 'Cazulo' for C$39.95 per > 750 ml bottle. > > > This time, the Cazulo brand is distilled by Vaz Distillers in Cuncolim or > some nearby village in Salcette. I am told by someone who just bought a > bottle yesterday that it is better stuff than previous brands imported. This > > Good Feni I am told is scarce in Goa this year and far more expensive than > normal due to a bad Cashew crop last year (50% of the normal crop). > > The USA has a couple of Feni importers, both Gujaratis, one operating from > Milpitas, California and shipping in superb packing to any part of the > continental US. Their mainstay is Kazhkar, a good brand that used to be > sold for US 27 but now goes for US 30. Sometimes they will offer shipping > at no cost. > > So avast there matey and off to the liquor stores we go. Happy is the day > when the sailor gets his pay as an old Parsi colleague in Central Bank > would fondly say every month-end. > > Roland Francis > Toronto. COMMENT: I bought a couple of bottles early this year, just prior to the liquor sale ban at Vaz enterprise's shop in Margao. I am not sure if they have reopened as the NH17 passing through Margao was to be denotified. Cost RS500 also bought another brand called Cazulina ( I think) which cost RS280. the latter was really good value. The cost in Toronto is over RS2,000 equivalent! -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
