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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS Oct 24, 2004 GOACOM VIDEO NEWS: Video Clip from Goa on the first Session of HERITAGE JAZZ YATRA organised by Armando Gonsalves of Trancemedia at Rebelo Mansion at Betalbatim on October 10, 2004, at http://www.goacom.com/news Clips_Heritage_Jazz Yatra_1: CHECK the latest issue of GoaNOW webzine at http://www.goacom.com/goanow AMMONIA LEAKAGE CAUSES PANIC: Leakage of ammonia from a tank inside the ice plant near Patto government colony caused panic in the city (Panaji) and led to diversion of traffic and chaos for nearly three hours on 23 October evening. Scooterists and other road users passing over the new Patto bridge and turning right towards the KTC bus stand, were suffocated by the fumes and tried to cover their noses with handkerchiefs and escape to safety. (WE-GT) FIREMEN SAVE PROPERTY WORTH RS.5 LAKH: Timely action by Margao Fire Brigade in extinguishing fire which had broken out in a residential flat at Shantinagar in Margao saved property worth almost Rs.5 lakh. (WE-GT) SAFETY SET AFIRE AT BEAUTY'S ALTAR: Conservation norms restrict any alterations in and around heritage monuments or sites. Dilly-dallying on the part of the Archaeological Survey of India on whether it should adhere to the rules or allow fire-fighting systems to be installed in the Basilica of Bom Jesus at the cost of aesthetics almost resulted in damage to arguably Goa's best known church. (WE-GT) BASILICA 'MIRACLE': Did Goencho Saib intercede and protect the Bom Jesus Basilica and those living in the Professed House from peril in Thursday's devastating fire? Hundreds of tourists and devotees who visited the famed Bom Jesus Basilica at Old Goa have described as miraculous the fact that there was no loss of lives in the mishap. It was a touching sight at the Basilica on Saturday with several devotees kneeling in prayer in front of the mausoleum. (H) PROTESTORS DAMAGE SHACK-OWNER'S CAR: About 200 people marched to a shack 'Clinson' in Calangute late on October 22 evening to protest against the alleged illegal activities being carried out there.The owner of the shack, Mr Anthony Britto, has meanwhile lodged a complaint with the Calangute police against Mr J Lobo for assaulting him with fists blows and damaging the windscreen of his car. (NT) AND THE SHOW BEGINS: Chief Minister and chairman of the Entertainment Society of Goa Manohar Parrikar witnessed the trial screening, on 22 October, in one of the four auditoriums of a Multiplex, built for the International Film Festival of India. (WE-GT) "CAN MAKE GOA LIKE SINGAPORE": Goa Governor SC Jamir, on October 23, said Goa can be like Singapore if its society is built on the principles of truth. He also impressed upon the need to discard the evils of caste, which he said is the greatest obstacle in the progress of the country. He said, "Goa is a small State with a potential and can rise as a role model if we treat everyone as brothers and sisters." (H) BEACH BELT MAY LOSE ITS FISHERMEN TO TOURISM: The sands of Calangute are witnessing a different kind of turf war and one of the beach belt's last vestiges of old-world charm may soon be lost to future generations. Traditional fishermen who have literally made their home on the beach over generations, now find themselves up against a new enemy, tourism and in particular, shacks starting to litter the coastal belt. (NT) JEWELLERY STOLEN: Unidentified thieves stole away on Friday night gold jewellery worth Rs.44,000 and cash of Rs.1,000 from the house of a Down Mangor resident Shridhar Mashelkar. (WE-GT) CALANGUTE DY SARPANCH RESIGNS: Dy Sarpanch of Calangute panchayat Sneha Salgaonkar has tendered her resignation, probably in view of the rotation policy mutually agreed upon by panch members of the ruling group. (WE-GT) 'CRADLE OF CATHOLICISM': It may be small in dimension but the St Anthony's chapel by the national highway in Porvorim prides itself of being the cradle of Catholicism for the entire Porvorim plateau and neighbouring villages. And when the local Catholic community celebrates the chapel feast on October 31, they are eager to keep alive this 450-year-old history, which is now under threat by forces of development. (Andrew Pereira in Herald) PEACE FINDS A CAUSE: Peace found a platform for child abuse and police high-handedness against the press at the Daniel Pearl Peace Concert held at Jogger's Park, Altinho, Panjim. Organized by Think Geek in collaboration with the Daniel Pearl Foundation, USA, the commemorative concert made music to the beats of Sunset Boulevard, Status 4 and Hammerhead, while Miguel Braganza, Alfwold Silveira and Nishta Desai highlighted the need of a humane society aimed towards healthy community building. Skits and poetry recitation by children of the Children's Rights of Goa (CRG) were part of the musical moments, while vocalist Sonia Sirsat dedicated a bouquet of multi-cultural songs ranging from Spanish, French and Portuguese to the slain journalist under a starlit night. MISS GOA 2004 CONTEST: The stage is set for the season's much-acclaimed beauty pageant - Miss Goa 2004 - scheduled on October 30 at Hotel Raddison Varca. This is the second successive year the VJT Entertainments is promoting the mega event in the State. A total of 42 contestants vied with each other in the preliminary round, of which 11 have now made it to the finals. (H) NRI PLANS TO OPEN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL: Shiv Khera, the founder of qualified Learning Systems Inc, USA, and much sought after speaker, intends to set up a management school in Goa. He said most of the management schools of the day just churn out degree holders, and hence, his institute will be devoted towards training youth to be good leaders rather than just offer degrees in management, Khera said at a press conference in Panjim. (H) LOOKING OUT: Anna Gurkan is looking out for Camillo Antonio Mendes (60), who was in London between 1961 and 1968, and then moved to North America. Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] GOAJMENTOR, a network meant to mentor young people interested in entering the field of journalism. Guidance level is meant for people at a beginner's grade in journalism. To join, send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goajmentor This is an initiative undertaken by Frederick Noronha with support of the IXTT weekly, of Pilar. THE SILLY SEASON BEGINS: Drive through north Goa in the evenings and the change hits you like a psychedelic bulb. Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and Arpora are dressed like a bride. Glitter and gloss. It seduces you to try her. The joints are inviting, the atmosphere electric. And the roads crowded. There's something in it for everyone. The cabbies, touts, restaurants and the shacks who follow a religion of providing food to the swelling millions to provide food to themselves. Keeping others happy is serious business. (Sujay Gupta in Weekender) TALK ON ART WORKS: Dr Subodh Kerkar's Calangute-based Kerkar Art Complex is hosting a talk on October 24 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Various Goan artists will be talking about their works aided by a slide projector. Dr Subodh intends to make this a fortnightly event where many established artists will get an opportunity to present their portfolio. The topic of the talk is "Presentation of Art Works of Goan Artists". (H) YOUTH CONVENTION IN CORJUEM: As part of 150 years celebration of Mae de Deus Chapel, Corjuem, the youth will play host for a day-long Youth Convention on October 24, at Mae de Deus High School, Corjuem, Aldona, from 9 am. (H) S P O R T S FIRST DIV FOOTBALL: RAIA SPORTING CLUB established their firm domination over Benaulim outfit Napoli Sports Club breezing past 4-0 in GFA's First Division Football League at Varca ground on October 23. RAITURA SPORTS CLUB drubbed Velsao Pale SC 6-1 in a lopsided match at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco. G R E E T I N G S Hi ALEXYZ in Bombay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wish you MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. May you always remain young, bustling, laughing, encouraging youngsters, promoting Goan culture and traditions, singing, whistling making poetry and drawing a laugh every morning from as many people as possible. All that gang is here wishing you - Alister, Long John, Bonaventure, Joel, Tim de Mello and his mum, and.oh so many people. MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY AND GOD'S CHOICEST BLESSINGS TO MASTER JEREMIAH VAZ ( Son of Mr. Sylvester & Irene Vaz). WARM WISHES FROM URBAN - MARGARET & FLY AND LAURIE m. (Kuwait) ("Miranda Laurence" [EMAIL PROTECTED]) D E A T H S 21 Oct: Dandeavaddo-Chinchinim/Australia: DR WILFRED PRAZERES LOPES: son of late Fulgencio/late Maximiana, husband of Margaret, father of Mary, late Antonio, Peter and Gieselle; brother/brother-in-law of Vitorzinha, Maclean/Mawreen (Mumbai), Valencia/Francis (UK), Rev Fr Kilian (Gujarat), Maggie/Cirilo, Sabrina/Pip; uncle of Dr Richard, Patrick, Pauline/Nigel, Dr Veemal/Gerard, Zoara/Ajay, Aiesha, Rohit, expired in Tasmania-Australia. Eucharistic celebration on 25 Oct at 8.30 am at Our Lady of Hope Church, Chinchinim. 23 Oct: Taleigao: MARIA VITORIA VIEGAS: wife of late Jose Elias Gregory, mother of Lorenco/Benedia, Mary/late Nolasco, Felix/Theresa, Santan/Marianhi, Rosy/Ambroz, Joaquim/Maria, Gonsal, late Francis/Espy, Rafael/Mafalda, Eliza/late Joaquim, Rosario/Lucy. 23 Oct: Chinchinim-Deussua: MARIAN JOAO ANACLETO TEREZA: husband of late Darzelina Diniz and Salvacao Martins; father of Stevan/Dorothy, Eromita/Francisco Furtado. 23 Oct: Calangute: SANTAN F FERNANDES; husband of Eugina, father of Christalin, Cecelia, Anthony and Perpetual. 22 Oct: Loutulim/Mumbai: GRACE PHILOMENA MONTEIRO: wife of Joe, mother of Capt Chubasco (Chubby)/Christine, Sonia/Leo Sparrow; sister of Ignatius/Carolyn Fernandes. 22 Oct: Velsao/Borda: FELIX BRITTO: husband of Mary; father of Danny/Riva, Diana/Tito da Silva. 22 Oct: Sao Pedro: MARIA PEIXOTE E MARTINS; relict of Gabriel, mother of Daniel, Sr Gabriela (FMM), Anita/Diogo and Ernesto/Yvette. G O A W E A T H E R Max temp: 31.5 degC; Min temp: 25.0 degC; Humidity: 69% (Yesterday) Rainfall so far: 2035.0 mm Weather: Bright Sunday morning, with clear blue skies in Goa today. Courtesy: GT=Gomantak Times; NT=The Navhind Times; H=Herald; WE=Weekender; TOI=Times of India JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao-Goa-India.