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The Changing Canadian Workplace
http://www.td.com/economics/special/ff0310_canlab.pdf
Don Drummond | SVP & Chief Economist

The landscape of the Canadian workplace has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Regardless of whether or not we, as a nation, are ready for it, macroeconomic and demographic trends and new workplace standards have changed the definition of a “traditional” career. Employers and workers must face this new paradigm with  a different toolset than that which has been used up to this point. This study will investigate these trends and the challenges that they present. Primary of such trends is the looming retirement of the baby boomer generation. With more than a third of the entire labour force preparing to retire over the next two decades or so, this represents one of the most significant shifts in the workplace seen in the last half century.

People Places and Things

Goans don't read enough or write enough...
Partying, eating, dancing and sports are what Goans love –
Ben Antao (Frederick Noronha, Gomantak Times)
Goanet Reader Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:10:03 -0800

Ben Antao was a journalist in Goa (The Navhind Times), Bombay (Indian Express) and in Canada, and is an active writer in the world of both fiction and non-fiction. Recently, he edited a book of expat Goans in Canada, and shares with FREDERICK NORONHA some of his insights into the world of Goans, writing and publishing.

FN: Tell us about the book? How would you describe it briefly?
'Goa Masala' is an anthology of stories (both fiction and non-fiction) by Canadian Goans with a Goan flavour. The book seeks to record for posterity the memories of senior Canadian Goans who have made Canada their home in the past 50 years or so. The project was initiated for 55 Plus Goan Association of Mississauga, Ontario, by Rudi Rodrigues, 60, a talented painter and design artist, whom I got to know during the 2008 International Goan Convention in Toronto.

Khell - Khell-Tiatr Ani Carnival - An Explanation
http://edskantaram.blogspot.com/2010/02/khell-khell-tiatr-ani-carnival.html
By Eddie Verdes | Monday, February 15, 2010

About Eddie A die hard fan of konkani Music, with collections of over 4000 konkani songs. Click here to view complete profile

The good old days here is a short account of the zomni khell during the Intruz (Carnival) in my village, Chinchinim.

Immigrants in Britain to be taught to queue
http://www.southasianobserver.com/world_news.php?mid=19&cid=6145
( Feb 15 2010 )

London: Britain plans to educate immigrants on the art of queuing properly to help them integrate into the society, a media report said Monday. Foreigners applying to settle in the country will have to learn about the revered British practice of forming a queue for everything from buses to sandwiches, Daily Mail reported on its web site.  The "art of queuing" may also be included in the test on aspects of the British way of life required for foreign nationals applying for citizenship, the report said.

Montreal - Giant ship-themed stage gives Boa Goa a big punch
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment
By VICTOR SWOBODA, | Freelance March 6, 2010

Dancers rehearse Boa Goa at the Cinquieme Salle of Place des Arts, in Montreal, Monday March 1st 2010.
Photograph by: (THE GAZETTE/Allen McInnis) Click here to read more

The first thing that strikes one about the latest contemporary dance/theatre work by Montreal creator Paula de Vasconcelos is the set. It's immense.

UAE, South Korea sign nuclear deal to build plants in the UAE
http://gulfnews.com/business/general
By Ahmed A. Namatalla, Staff Reporter, Gulf News | Published: 14:26 | December 27, 2009

South Korean consortium to design, build and help operate four civilian power plants in the UAE

Excerpt:
Abu Dhabi: A South Korean consortium won a Dh75 billion ($20.4 billion) contract to build nuclear reactors in the UAE, beating more favoured American and French companies for one of the Middle East's biggest energy deals.

Book Launched in Mumbai - Curry is Thicker Than Water

A first collection of stories by Dr. Jasmine D’Costa

• Paperback: 136 pages

• Publisher: Book Land Press; 1 edition (Mar 15 2009) $11.35 at Amazon

Dr. Jasmine D’Costa was born in India and moved to Canada in 2004. As an academic and banker for 25 years, Jasmine was published in academic journals, business magazines and books on international relations, trade, investment, corporate finance and banking.In Canada, Jasmine D’Costa has pursued a career in writing and acting. She now lives in Toronto and brings to the Canadian writing landscape an arresting new voice.

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News Clips from Goa

News Clips from India

Bombay Archdiocese Trains Priests To Go Digital
Published Date: March 1, 2010

MUMBAI, India (UCAN) — The archdiocese of Bombay, the largest diocese in India, is training priests in its 119 parishes to use online and digital media to communicate the Gospel. “It is part of the ongoing formation for our diocesan priests and Religious priests working in parishes,” said Father Gilbert de Lima, dean of the St. Pius X College, the archdiocesan seminary.

New scheme for unemployed Non-Resident Keralites soon
http://www.southasianobserver.com/newsbackhome_news.php?mid=11&cid=9255
( Feb 27 2010 )

Thiruvananthapuram: A scheme for Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs), who lost their jobs within two years of migration to the Middle East because of the global economic slump, will be launched in the coming financial year, Kerala Governor R.S. Gavai said Wednesday.

This woman suckered us, said Nixon of Indira Gandhi: Book
http://www.southasianobserver.com/newsbackhome_news.php?mid=6&cid=9277
( Mar 02 2010 )

New Delhi: "She suckered us. Suckered us. this woman suckered us." So said an enraged US president Richard Nixon of Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi after learning that war had broken out on the subcontinent on Dec 3, 1971, and Indian forces had made a decisive push towards then East Pakistan that it recognised as Bangladesh three days later.

"My Name Is Khan" ' is Shah Rukh's top seller in US with record haul
Excerpt from South Asian Observer | ( Mar 02 2010 )

Washington: "My Name Is Khan" has set a new all-time career record for Shah Rukh Khan by becoming the Bollywood star's top-grossing film in North America with total sales of $3,635,000 after 17 days of release. The film Sunday surpassed Khan's old record of $3,597,372 for 2007's "Om Shanti Om" and continues to play in 119 theaters across the US and Canada in its third week of play.

India - Food price inflation rises to 17.87%
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5640375.cms?prtpage=1
IANS, Mar 4, 2010, 01.17pm IST

NEW DELHI: India's annual food price inflation based on wholesale prices rose slightly to 17.87% for the week ended Feb 20 from 17.58 the week before, as per official data released Thursday.

Now, strawberry will be a fruit for all seasons
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5639299.cms?prtpage=1
Nikhil Deshmukh, TNN,| Mar 4, 2010 | 05.47am IST

PUNE: The Mahabaleshwar strawberries will now be available in the Indian market year round, thanks to modern technology and the initiative taken by the All-India Strawberry Growers’ Association. To begin with, dried strawberries will be launched in the Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai markets in the next two months, and they will be priced at Rs 125 per kg, association chairman Balasaheb Bhilare told TOI on Wednesday.

World's cheapest EV: Tata Nano electrifies Geneva show
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon
Mar 04, 2010

The Nano EV of the Indian carmaker Tata is displayed on March 3, 2010 during the third press day at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva. Tata Motors said at the  Geneva Motor Show on March 3 that it aimed to put its low cost Nano on sale in Europe in 2010- 2011 and build a reputation as a builder of The world's cheapest car, transformed into the world's cheapest electric car, went on display at the Geneva Motor Show.

Wilfy Rebimbus
Fri Mar 12 12:00:00

+ Wilfy Rebimbus
Courtesy : Daijiworld.com

Mangalore, Mar 9: The golden era of Konkani music came to an end with Konkani\'s greatest talent, \'Konkan Kogul\\\' Wilfy Rebimbus breathed his last at Fr Muller Hospital here on March 9, 2010 at 11.15am, IST. The news comes as a rude shock to people of Coastal Karnataka all over the worl....  Read more

Announcements

Come Pray the Rosary in Konkani - Ektaim Zavun Ters Koruyya

The Church of the Holy Rosary- Toronto
Introduction

The Rosary is considered a contemplative prayer and a vocal prayer. Hence, as we pray vocally, we contemplate the mysteries of our salvation. The mystery of salvation is divided into the four sets: i.e. “The Joyful”, “Luminous”, “Sorrowful” and “Glorious”. As the Rosary month, (May), is fast approaching, let us all come together to fervently pray the Rosary, meditating on the mysteries, which have been handed us down from time immemorial.

Goa Sudharop: 10 year anniversary celebration, April 4, Sunday.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gulf-goans/message/28693

To celebrate Goa Sudharop's 10 year anniversary and to promote Goan culture in the larger community, Goa Sudharop is hosting a Goan event on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the India Community Center in Milpitas, California. All invited.

Location: India Community Center, www.indiacc.org
Addres: 525 Los Coches St. Milpitas, California, 95035, USA
Time: 11am-2:40pm
Date: April 4, 2010 (Sunday)
Lunch: Cost $8 Per Head

Your chance to be a part of Goan history .. Konkani filmbook: Seeking sponsors
Message from George Pinto - georgejpinto@yahoo.com

I am personally assisting Goan journalist/writer Isidore Dantas publish a book in Romi Konkani script on Konkani films (31 to date). See more information on Isidore and the book below. It is a valuable information covering all 31 celluloid Konkani films made to date (music, songs, actors/actresses, etc.). A scholarly and well-researched book which belongs in every Goan household, this book is destined to be a classic.

• Members' (or their children's) accomplishments in Uganda or after Uganda
  1. academic, political, sports, awards etc.
  2. Funny stories that make us remember the past

Events

Canada Revenue Agency warns residents to beware mail scam
http://www.southasianfocus.ca/community/article/86476
Wednesday February 24 2010 | By SURJIT SINGH FLORA

The Canada Revenue Agency is warning taxpayers to beware of a recent scam where some Canadians are receiving a letter fraudulently identified as coming from the CRA and seeking personal information.

Best Doctors Canada
When it comes to questions of your health, it's worth getting a second opinion

"Best Doctors Canada President Dianne Carmichael available for interviews to discuss retesting of pathology reports"

TORONTO, March 3 /CNW/ - Canada's health experts are among the very best in the world, but Canadians may be surprised to learn that when it comes to reading their pathology reports, it is imperative that they seek a second opinion.

UK- Hospital left patients 'sobbing'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8531441.stm 
BBC NEWS By Nick Triggle Health reporter | BBC News.

Hospital patients were left "sobbing and humiliated" by uncaring staff, an investigation into one of the worst NHS scandals in history has found. The independent inquiry claimed the Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust had become driven by targets and cost-cutting.