Goan Voice Newsletter: Wednesday 23 Jul. 2014
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Death: Casmirio Noronha
21 Jul: Toronto. CASMIRIO NORONHA. Born 1923. [ex Nairobi] Passed away peacefully at Humber River Regional Hospital with his family at his side. Beloved Husband of Molly. Loving Father of Diana Walker (Robert). Darryl (Agnes), Denzil (Debra), and Desmond (Patricia). Proud and Cherished Grandfather/Papa of Brian, Meagan, Melissa, Aaron, Robin, Brendan, Calen, and Steven. Much loved brother of Irenius, Bonnie and the late Peter, Rosie and Leo. He will be greatly missed by his friends and extended family. Visitation: Turner & Porter - Butler Chapel. Wed, 23 Jul 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Funeral: Nativity of Our Lord Church, 480 Rathburn Rd., Toronto, Thu, 24 Jul 11:00 AM. Reception to follow interment at Assumption Cemetery at the Church Hall. For full details and condolences,
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50 Years Ago: Goa Blasts - 2 men from Portugal responsible
22 July 1964. Asian Age. The Goa police investigating the bomb outrages in Goa on June 20 last have gathered enough evidence to the effect that Casimiro Monteiro (photo), the notorious Portuguese police official who was a terror to the nationalists, and Ismail Dias, a Goan settled in Portugal, were the main perpetrators of the crime, it is reliably learnt. It is believed that Monteiro was in Goa for about three weeks prior to the explosions and was masquerading under a false name. While it was not known as to how exactly Monteiro and Dias smuggled themselves into the country and fled after the explosions, it is suspected that they stowed away in a foreign ship from Mormagoa harbour or managed to reach Bombay before escaping from the country. click here
Monteiro was born in Goa, fought in the Spanish Civil War and later moved to the UK, where he worked for a butcher whose daughter he married. He then returned to Goa working in the Secret Service and was known for brutal torture/ interrogations. In 1965, he assassinated General Humberto Delgado and strangled his secretary in Spain. He later went to Tanzania and assassinated Eduardo Mondlane, the founder Leader of FRELIMO. He died in poverty in 1993 in South Africa. For a Wikipedia profile of him,
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Jet Air to operate Goa to Abu Dhabi flights
23 Jul: Business Line. Jet Airways Chairman, Naresh Goyal, today said the airline will look to operate non-stop flights to Europe, China and Australia. It will also roll out new non-stop flights to Middle East, Saarc countries and the south East. Asia… Jet will add flights to Abu Dhabi from Goa, Ahmedabad and Pune by the year end… click here
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Video: Dr Daniel Mascarenhas (Pennsylvania) Says Expired Medical Devices Can Save Lives
22 Jul: Fox News. Doctor Daniel Neville Mascarenhas a cardiologist sends recently expired hospital equipment, supplies, even some medicine to foreign places in desperate need. "I don't think the expiration date really matters," he said. He’s been at this for decades, but sending these used devices to his homeland has raised eyebrows, along with plenty of donations, praise, and criticism… Donations are made through a non-profit cardiac clinic Mascarenhas set up in his father's name in Goa … they are transported in the suitcases of people traveling to India… 4m. 05s. click here
Dr Mascarenhas is responsible for setting up the Goa America Heart Foundation Trust which functions at the CMM Hospital, Altinho, Panaji and provides
complete Cardiac care.
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Goa Spa and Salon Association distances itself from prostitution 'spas'
22 Jul: Spa Business (UK). The Goa Salon and Spa Association (GSSA) has decided to submit a white paper to the Goan state government of India to make sure legitimate salon and spa owners don’t face closure due to the bad reputation the wellness industry is getting from the increase of illegal ‘spas’ being used for prostitution… 400 words. click here
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The day David Cameron, Freida Pinto came together to fight female genital mutilation
23 Jul: The Daily Telegraph (UK). … Freida Pinto, who speaks at the close of the conference … she said: "There are some girls who don't have this opportunity. Some girls are told that speaking up doesn't exist as an option." … "I'm a dad with three children," says David Cameron. "I want my girls to grow up with every opportunity that my son has, with the chance for my girls to make everything they can with their lives… click here
Freida Pinto: The graphic truth about female genital mutilation will live with me forever 23 Jul: The Daily Telegraph (UK). Freida Pinto shares her thoughts about the fight to end FGM and forced marriage, ahead of her speech today at the UK's first Girl Summit …
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22 Jul: Video.
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Two Russian Travel articles
22 Jul: Nezavisimaya Gazeta (Russia). Where the sun splashes on blue waves By Anna Brazhnikova. Goa seems to have imbued an atmosphere of peace and freedom…Indians are very friendly and peaceful people. They always stretch their hand in greeting and farewell. Everyone tries to hug "white friend", if not ask to take a picture with you, as if you are a superstar…you can see men and boys holding handsbut this is normal … People come to for inspiration, to find the meaning of life… More and more I understand the people who left Moscow and went to Goa … 1375 words. click here
22 Jul: Progorod (Russia). Cows in Goa are everywhere like stray dogs Alexandra Zaboeva was lucky enough to visit exotic India. She spent two weeks in the sunny state of Goa and says … the local cosmetics: is cheap the quality is very good. Goa is so cheap, you can save on accommodation. Two-star hotels do not differ from the four star… Best to move around on a scooter: it's cheaper and faster. It can be rented anywhere … In restaurants try the seafood, it is always fresh…
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Going Back To Goa
1 Aug: DestinAsian (Hong Kong) Pages 56 – 59. By Claire Scobie. A return visit to North Goa reveals a place ripe for rediscovery, even if the roads are as challenging as ever to navigate…Assagao’s palatial Indo-Portuguese villas are set back in trim gardens with sprays of hot-pink bougainvillea climbing whitewashed walls… It’s been a decade since I was last in North Goa, and long gone are the days of speeding around on mopeds to all-night beach parties … pockets of the alternative scene survive
I’m here with my husband and mother, who is 75 years old … Freewheeling Russian tourists dominate Goa’s northern beach scene… Goa has a long history of attracting foreigners… click here
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Highlights from the Goa Assembly Session on 22 July
Prudent Media video of the opening of the Assembly session. Click
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Herald. Deportation of foreigners is not so easy: Parrikar. Click
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Deccan Herald. Anti-bikini minister wants Goans to wear dhotis. Click
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PTI. Goa govt to pursue special status issue with Centre. Click
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India Today. Goa legislator calls Manohar Parrikar a 'parallel PM'. Click
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IANS. Goa CM assures crackdown on foreigners selling drugs. Click
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PTI. Blacklisting the visas could act as a deterrent against the illegal activities
of foreign nationals staying in the coastal state. Click
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Times of India. Guest is God, Parrikar tells Goa tourist taxi owners. Click
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Video: Goa ministers went on foreign trips at state expense, spent Rs 13 cr in two years
22 Jul: IBNLive. Three Goa ministers and four legislators have spent a whooping Rs 13.24 crore in two years on foreign trips. The travels were made in the name of promoting tourism. The information has been cited in a report tabled in the state Assembly which also mentions that Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar spent most out of the list of ministers and legislators who went on overseas trips from March 2012-14… 15m. 20s. click here
23 Jul: IANS. Goa government faces flak over tourism junkets.
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Weekly Weather & Exchange Rates
23 Jul: Goa Met.. Weather: Max = 29.4. Min = 23.4. Humidity = 89%. Rainfall: 42.9mm
For the Meteorological Office (UK) Five day forecast for Goa, click
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Exchange rates (Xcom): £ = 102.45; $ = 60.11; $Can = 56.07; Euro = 80.95; $Aus= 56.79.
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