GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER WED 19 MAY, 2010
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Wendell Rodricks: Taking Goa to the world
20 May: Navhind Times. Designer, Wendell Rodricks has become one of the first Indians to showcase his collection at Sweden in Gothenburg, recently. This was a unique platform for Wendell to present something new and yet Indian at heart… 382 words.
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First Death Anniversary: Adv. Xavierito Dias.
21 May: Cuncolim, Goa. ADV. XAVIERITO DIAS (Born 1927; Ex Nairobi) Husband of late Elsa. Father of Nelinda/Dr Albino D’Silva (Australia), Dr Christopher/Marilu (Australia), Eng Cleasby/Regina, Dr Celcio/Noreen. Mass on Fri. 21 May at Our Lady of Health Church, Cuncolim.
Death: George W.E.B. D'Costa
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16 May: Nairobi, Kenya. GEORGE W.E.B. D'COSTA (Born 1943). Loving father of Gaye, Gayle, Gillian, Glynis and Peter. He was a doting grandfather. He will be dearly missed by Genny and Gracy. Funeral on Mon. 24 May. Viewing of the body at his residence from 9.30 a.m. and at the CIC - Msongari Chapel from 10.30 a.m. Mass at 11.00a.m. followed by cremation at Langata. No flowers please, donations to Kijabe AIC Children Hospital. Condolences to gayefern@yahoo.com
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Jean Pierre Braganza: Extravanganza
18 May: Dazed. Having made his show debut in 2004, Jean-Pierre Braganza inspired by things like Bauhaus and futuristic sci-fi movies has designed his Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Collection as a homage to a Front 242 track… 410 words. Click here.
For a video clip (2m. 09s) of his A/W 10 Fashion show, click here.
For a description of his Goan/Irish/Canadian roots, click here.
Canada: Vernon Lobo: Cyberplex Inc. Acquires Tsavo Media
18 May: Marketwire. Cyberplex Inc. (TSX:CX) a global leader in performance-based online marketing and technology solutions today announced the acquisition of leading online media publisher, Tsavo Media, in a transaction valued at approximately US$75 million … "This is the largest and most impactful acquisition in the history of Cyberplex…” said Vernon Lobo, Chairman and co-founder of Cyberplex.
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News Summary
Goa Chief Minister: I am not dependent on your votes
20 May: Times of India. Goan villagers who had an ugly faceoff with chief minister Digambar Kamat at the secretariat on May 17 expressed hurt, anger and bewilderment at Kamat's remarks—"I don't depend on your votes" and "I don't care, do what you want"… 581 words. Full Text.
Jane Pinto: Table Tennis: Ugandans drown hosts in Kenya Open
19 May: The Standard (Kenya)… KTTA Chair Jane Pinto said that KTTA is shopping for a Chinese coach to raise the standards. The next tournament will be in Mombasa in August. This will be the sixth event before the final in Naivasha in December… Full Text.
IFFI: Goa needs fully-equipped theatre, says Cannes panel
20 May: Navhind Times. The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) - Goa received global attention at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, with a suggestion that apart from improving the connectivity to the festival venue - Goa, there is an urgent need for fully-equipped theatre to hold the opening and closing ceremony functions of this film festival… 392 words. Full Text.
Goa: CBI flooded with complaints of corruption
20 May: Navhind Times. Following the call by the Central Bureau of Investigation recently to the people of the state to inform the agency about cases of corruption, the state office of the CBI has been flooded with calls … Most of these relate to state government officials but the CBI is only able to tackle cases pertaining to central government and central agencies’ officials... Full Text.
Goa citizens demand cop’s suspension for assaulting women
19 May: IANS. Citizens groups in Goa demanded the suspension of Devendra Gad a police inspector, who had allegedly manhandled and assaulted women at the state secretariat on Monday… The officer reached out for the women protesters and grabbed their chests, while trying to push them back it is claimed. Olinda Pereira, 55, had received injuries on her head and lay unconscious after being pushed by the policeman… 234 words. Full Text.
Hungary: Goa Trance Music on Sat. May 22
19 May: DunaTV (Hungary). Outdoor lovers, it is worth to visit on May 22 the banks of the Danube with a beautiful panoramic view ... three foreign DJs will play Goa trance music … Machine translation. Full Text.
Experience all the delights of paradise that Goans enjoy
19 May: InDaRnB (Russia). Date: Sat. May 22 at 23.30. Venue: Prospect Vernadskogo, 14, Moscow. Goa is a mysterious corner of the earth, which attracts people from all over the world to abandon tedious work and to move to the edge of light with carefree and perfect harmony… This Saturday you will experience all the delights of paradise that Goans enjoy… Machine translation. Full Text.
James D'Silva: Trudie Styler Yoga DVD
17 May: Irish Independent. Trudie Styler’s DVD complete with music and a brief introduction from her husband, fellow yoga and tantric partner, the ageing rocker Sting… Ms Styler spares no effort when it comes to serving up her opus, co-starring "celebrity fitness trainer James D'Silva"… D'Silva who is a former dancer and Pilates teacher, urges us to try the workout by starting small… 556 words. Full Text.
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes
FILM: The Mistress of Spices. Film4
Thursday 20th May. 11:00 to 12:50. Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai plays Tilo, a member of a secret clan of women who draw on the mystical properties of Indian spices to cure anything from heartache to heartburn. 2005, PG.

FILM: Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy. Movies4Men
Thursday 20th May. 14:00 to 16:20. The great grandson of Queen Victoria who was Supreme Allied Commander in Southeast Asia during WWII must face his toughest mission overseeing India's transition to self-rule. Remarkable true story. 1986, 15.

DRAMA: Classic Tales of Horror. BBC Radio 7
Friday 21st May. 18:40 to 19:00. Rudyard Kipling - My Own True Ghost Story.
An Englishman spends a chilling night in a spooky bungalow in India.

NATURE: Deadly 60. BBC 2
Saturday 22nd May. 08:00 to 08:30. Naturalist Steve Backshall's quest to meet 60 of the deadliest animals on the planet takes him to India.

SCIENCE FICTION SERIES: Sanctuary. SyFy (Sky 129)
Saturday 22nd May. 13:00 to 14:00. Kali (Part 1 of 2). Magnus, Will and Kate travel to the Indian city of Mumbai to investigate a murder and its connection to the ancient cult of Kali, whose followers can foretell disaster. Sci-fi drama. 2007, PG.

COOKERY: Great British Menu. Food Network
Saturday 22nd May. 16:30 to 17:00. South East- Final. Creative culinary competition. Will Stuart win with his internationally influenced style or Atul with his unique take on modern British Indian cuisine?

COOKERY: Oliver's Twist. Good Food.
Sunday 23rd May 21:30 to 22:00. The ever-popular Jamie Oliver does what he loves most - cooks mouthwatering food for his friends. Jamie throws a Bollywood-style party and treats his guests to an Indian feast.

DOCUMENTARY: Football Fights Back. BBC Radio Four
Monday 24th May. 11:00 to 11:30. Leroy Rosenior remembers the racist abuse in football in the 1980s as threatening and uncontrolled. He talks to Hardeep Singh Kohli about the progress that has been made since that time.

RELIGIOUS: Heart and Soul. BBC World Service Radio
Wednesday 26th May. 16:32 to 17:00. Celibacy. When did celibacy become mandatory for the priests in the Catholic Church? We examine the unmarried life of the priest.

DOCUMENTARY: Costing the Earth. BBC Radio Four
Wednesday 26th May. 21:00 to 21:30. Today the Ganges is a filthy shadow of its former majesty but all that is about to change, with the World Bank lending the Indian government 1.5 billion dollars to help clean the river. But many argue that India's lack of a sewage system, means that it is an impossible task.