GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER SAT 28 AUGUST, 2010
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Death: Eric Menezes
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25 Aug: Toronto. ERIC JOHN FRANCIS MENEZES. (Born 1925; ex-Stereo Bar, Moshi, Tanzania). Husband of Helen. Father of Lloyd (Rina), Stephen (Nicola), Gerald (Sheryl), Kenneth (Lynette). Grandfather of Andrew, Jeffrey, Ashley, Sean, Christopher, Natasha, Keith and Douglas. Visitation on Mon. Aug. 30 at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. Funeral Mass on Tue. Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. at The Annunciation Church (3 Combermere Dr.). Condolences to Lloyd, lmenezes@sympatico.ca or Steven: smenezes@istar.ca or smenezes@netsolutions.com [Info. from Toronto Star and Herbert Fortes via Goans Tanzanite]
Selma Carvalho: A Deeper Look at Goa’s Diaspora
28 Aug: Herald. By Dolcy D'Cruz who writes, "Very rarely do I settle down to read a book and succeed in completing it in a day or two ... Selma says, "I would get positive feedback from Goans in Canada, Australia and other countries, this laid the foundation for the book." Click here.
New: Canada & USA availability of the book @ US/Can $20. Contact Bosco D'Mello, bosco@goanet.org Tel 416 803-7264 (payment can also be made through PayPal). For worldwide orders, click here.
The Goa-launch takes place on Aug. 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Meet the author, buy a signed copy (only Rs 295 in Goa till stock lasts).
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Eve D'Souza is a synonym for beauty, brains, and radio
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3 Aug: The Nation (Kenya). "My Mark X is a reflection of my choice of men", says Eve referring to the black 2006 Toyota Mark X she drives. "It makes me feel sexy, strong, and confident." ... Click here.
Eve D'Souza was born in Mombasa, Kenya in 1979, the daughter of Andrew and Martina D'Souza and sister of Sharon and Jason D'Souza. She traces her Goan roots to Moira. For the Eve Goan Voice supplement, click here.
The pic shown of her in Goa is from her new Facebook album of 52 shots of her friends and family. Click here.
Eve's Breakfast radio show broadcasts weekdays, 6am to 10 am (Kenya time) and can be heard online at www.capitalfm.co.ke/
News Summary
Goa is melting pot of diverse cultures, religions: Pocinho
29 Aug: Navhind Times. The Consul General of Portugal in Goa, Dr Paulo Neves Pocinho said that in the globalised world, Goa is very special for Portugal as it is a melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions and religions... 445 words. Full Text.
'We are leaving the UK to live for a year in India'
28 Aug: The Guardian. Matthew Billson, his wife Vishni and their three daughters are off on an adventure. Driven by a desire to spend more time together, the couple saved up, quit their jobs and are heading to India to rediscover what it is to be a family... 1259 words + photo + comments. Full Text.
Video: Ravindra Kelekar’s Funeral
28 Aug: Goa 365. A large number of people, including prominent writers and people from all walks of life, paid last respects to Ravindra Kelekar on Saturday when his last rites were performed in accordance with the Hindu tradition. 9m. 34s. Full Text.
Style In store
28 Aug: The Times (UK)... The brilliant Osman Yousefzada, one of British fashion's hottest designers, is creating a capsule collection of luxury travel clothing and accessories. K by Osman kicks off with a cashmere and silk headscarf, which costs £149, but all profits will go to a children's charity in Goa. http://www.kbyosman.co.uk Full Text.
Pakistan bishops deliver aid to flood victims
27 Aug: UCAN. Catholic and Protestant leaders in Pakistan have joined forces to deliver in person much needed aid supplies to flood victims... 286 words + photo. Full Text.
Pakistan relief organisations 'discriminating against Christian flood victims'
28 Aug: The Telegraph (UK). Relief organisations in Pakistan are discriminating against Christians the Vatican said on Friday ... Christians are being treated as second-class citizens, said Father Mario Rodrigues ... Nazir Bhatti, President of the Pakistan Christian Congress, urged donors to allocate separate or special funds for Christian flood victims and transfer it to Caritas Pakistan or Bishops Conference of Pakistan ... 226 words. Full Text.
Travel advice: flight cancellations
28 Aug: The Telegraph (UK). A reader writes: My mother and I were due to fly with Monarch to Goa ... we were told we could not fly and we were sent home. Thomas Cook says we are not due any compensation because the cancellation resulted from fallout from the ash cloud... Gill Charlton replies: You did all the right things... Thomas Cook has now sent you a cheque and an apology... 422 words.Full Text.
Football: Goa Pro-League Set To Kick Off From August 28
28 Aug: Goal.com. Eight Goan teams will compete in the the Goa Pro League 2010-11 which was officially unveiled at the Goa Marriott by Goa Football Association (GFA) on Thursday... 316 words + photo. Full Text.
Bridges planned for Divar, St Estevam
28 Aug: Times of India. The public works department (PWD) has agreed in principle to construct two bridges that will connect the island villages of Divar and St Estevam to the mainland... 512 words. Full Text.
Environment Ministry revokes clearance to iron ore project in Goa
28 Aug: PTI. The Indian environment ministry has revoked the clearance granted to an iron ore project at village Pirla in South Goa which it found to be based on wrong information... 369 words. Full Text.
Niccolai Manucci (1639-1717) in Goa
28 Aug: Outlook. Khushwant Singh reviews The Crimson Throne By Sudhir Kakar who lives in Goa ... Kakar is India's best-known psychoanalyst. The Crimson Throne tells you about India in the 17th century ... Niccolai Manucci made his way to Goa. He was hospitably accomodated by Jesuit priests and found a mistress to cater to his other needs. When a royal princess who was suffering from acute constipation went into coma, Manucci administered an enema and his reputation as a magic healer went sky high... 780 words. Full Text.
Reasons Why Goa Tours Create Magic
28 Aug: Boosh News. ... The people are very down to earth, unassuming and friendly. Hospitality in Goa is very easy. People in Goa are unpretentious and genuine. They will help you in any way and make you comfortable no matter where you are... the people in Goa will touch you with their honest sincerity... Full Text.
Toronto: Max Desouza: No grounds for ‘mosque' hysteria
26 Aug: Toronto Star. The building of an Islamic centre near ground zero has polarized U.S. public opinion and sparked a derisive debate ... Religion can be a great divider but it can also be a very positive force ... the best solution would be to put a multi-religious one in order to promote a new era... 156 words. Full Text.