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Newly Arrived Shipment of Spices & Pickles Directly from Goa
From: goansnacks@yahoo.com
We have just received a fresh shipment from Goa - limited quantities - of : squid mole .........$ 3.75 200 gms
king fishmole........3.75 200 gms mackarel mole .......3.75 200 gms mackarel para ........3.75 200 gms Bombay duckpara...3.75 200 gms prawn balichow....3.75 200 gms prawn curry masala.3.50 100 gms coconut/toddy vinegar......5.75 750 ml sorpotel/cafreal/recheadopaste....3.50 200 gms
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Canada's economy grew at
an annual rate of 5% during the
last quarter of 2009, its
fastest pace of expansion in
nine years, according to
official figures.
The figures underpin claims the
economy is recovering quickly
from the fallout of the global
downturn. It comes after data
for the previous three months
showed growth of 0.9%, on an
annualized basis. The country's
economy was boosted by rising
consumption, government spending
and property investments.
Canada's economy has rebounded
strongly like its neighbor, the
US.
"In a highly competitive,
knowledge-based global economy,
we're not going to succeed in
Ontario by pulling stuff out of
the ground," said McGuinty
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/budget/the-budgets-big-numbers Ottawa
- The Canadian Press and Globe
and Mail Update | Published on
Thursday, Mar. 04, 2010 |
4:28PM EST | Last updated on
Thursday, Mar. 04, 2010 | 5:25PM
EST
Highlights from Thursday's
federal budget for 2010-11:
Total spending of $280.5
billion, up $12.8 billion over
last year.
By 2031, between 25% and 28% of
the population could be
foreign-born. The South Asian
population, which would still be
the largest visible minority
group, could more than double
from roughly 1.3 million in 2006
to between 3.2 million and 4.1
million. By 2031
CBJ Mar
5 - Finance Minister
Jim Flaherty released Canada’s
Budget 2010 (March 4), revealing
the country’s action plan to
address our biggest needs.
Predictably, number one on the
list was financial stimulus for
our continued climb out of the
recession. The budget aims to
contribute to the recovery and
sustain Canada's economic
advantage now and for the
future.
Budget Takes Step In RIGHT
Direction - Doesn't Go Far
Enough
TORONTO, March 4 /CNW/ -
Today's budget measures are a
good step in the right
direction, but more needs to be
done to put Canada back on the
road to sustainable economic
growth.
Commentary
The
statements, opinions, or views in the articles may not
necessarily reflect that of the Goan Voice Canada.
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.
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.
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.
Pope names
Goan priest in Eucharistic Congress
Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday appointed Fr
Theodore Mascarenhas, SFX, official of the
Pontifical Council for Culture, as member of the
pontifical committee for International
Eucharistic Congresses for a period of five
years. Fr Mascarenhas, a Pilar priest who is
currently based in Rome, is incharge of the
Departments of Asia, Africa and Oceania at the
Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture.
Hailing from Camurlim-Salcete, Fr Mascarenhas
was awarded the doctorate in sacred scripture at
the Pontificio Instituto Biblico, Rome-Italy in
June 2003. [H]
Tourism road show inaugurated at Baga-Calangute
Sujit Banerjee, Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism
has called upon the stakeholders in the tourism
sector to educate the travellers and also join hands
with civic authorities to keep destinations in the
country clean and hygienic, adopt solid waste
management practices, encourage alternative energy
sources and protect, fragile mountain ranges from
the impact of unrestricted growth. Inaugurating the
third Domestic Tourism Road Show jointly with Chief
Secretary Sanjay Srivastava at Baga-Calangute,
Banerjee said, every one has to keep a vigil in
ensuring that the forest land and animal corridors
do not shrink because of the pressures of unplanned
tourism activities. [GT]
Parrikar for
independent inquiry into cops’ alleged links with
drug peddlers
The Leader of the Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar on
Monday said that the police involvement in drug
trade racket is a very serious issue and that the
entire case should be investigated thoroughly by an
independent agency in an impartial manner. Speaking
to reporters informally in Panaji on Monday
afternoon, Mr Parrikar said that the government
should lodge an FIR against the suspended police
officials and added that they should be arrested and
an independent inquiry should be carried out. He
said the drug peddlers operating is a different
issue while cops using police machinery for selling
drugs is a serious issue.
[NT]
Steffi Cardozo selected for Yashadamini Puraskar
Directorate of Women and Child Department,
Government of Goa have selected Common Wealth Games
2010 probable Athlete and the officer of Sports
Authority of Goa, Steffi Cardozo from Candolim for
Yashadamini Puraskar 2010 for her meritorious
achievements at the National and International level
in the field of Sports. Steffi represented the
Country in South Asian Games in seniors at Colombo,
represented two times for India (Goa) for Lusofonia
Games at Macau and Portugal respectively and has
also won the International Silver Medal at the ATE-
SALWAN, International meet by creating a new
national record in the (U-18) category, Steffi also
created another 2 National New meet records.
[GT]
Leopard creates panic in Bicholim
A leopard attacked a dog at Wavti-Vathadev, Bicholim,
there by creating panic among villagers on Saturday
night. According to villagers, the leopard strayed
near the residence of one Pandurang Gawde from
Wavti-Vathadev and attacked the dog sleeping outside
the house. "The incident occurred at about 12.15 am,
when my wife and son were sleeping in the house,"
Gawde told Herald. "I had gone out for bhajan in the
adjoining village when the incident happened," he
added.[H]
Admitting that some incidents against foreigners has
marred Goa’s image to certain extent, the Union
Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja today called on
locals to be more vigilant and more
tourist-friendly. “Goa I know is the most
tourist-friendly state in India but unfortunately
some incidents have marred its image
internationally,” Selja said while addressing the
gathering after laying the foundation stone for the
mega circuit project for tourism, financed by the
Central government.
PANAJI, India - Organisers of parties and festivals in Goa will now
have to seek state government approval to hold
events, as part of a crackdown on illegal drug use
in the Indian holiday resort state.
Russians
Face Flak in Goa Posted: 11 Mar 2010 | 06:50
AM |PST
Russians
are facing a backlash in Goa with allegations of
organised crime, illegal land deals and even claims
that they are “corrupting the minds” of locals in
India’s popular resort state. There have been a
number of outspoken attacks against them since the
start of the year, when a Russian businessman was
blamed for killing a taxi driver in Morjim village,
in north Goa, sparking public protests.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Obituary
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 Korumya
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.
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.
Souvenir
booklet for the KGI centenary celebrations - Articles
Needed From: Antonio Mascarenhas
(villa.fatima@sympatico.ca)
Sent: March 9, 2010 12:59:21 PM
The Kampala (Goan) Institute Centenary Celebrations
Committee is asking all KI members and their descendants for
stories (even in point form) on the following topics:
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
TORONTO EAST
GOAN SENIORS ASSOCIATION (T E G S A) - 2010 Events
Please mark you calendars for the following
exciting events:
All events will be held at Commander Hall Arena,
unless otherwise advised.
NOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Pursuant to the TEGSA Constitution, members are
hereby notified that the Annual General Meeting of
the Toronto East Goan Seniors Association, will be
held on Friday, March 12, 2010, @ 6:30 p.m. at
Commander Hall, 140 Commander Blvd. Scarborough .
AGENDA
President's Opening Address
To confirm minutes of the last Annual General
Body Meeting held on March 15th, 2009
Matters arising there from
To adopt the General Secretary’s Report for 2009
To adopt the Statement of Accounts for the year
2009
Election of Executive Committee for 2010/2011
Appointment of Auditors for 2010/2011
Individuals wishing to stand for office can
forward their names to the General Secretary by
March 5th, 2010.
Any other business, provided notice is given in
writing addressed to the General Secretary at
e-mail address tutsdsouza@yahoo.ca no later than February
24, 2010.
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.
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.
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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.
Admitting that some incidents against foreigners has
marred Goa’s image to certain extent, the Union
Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja today called on
locals to be more vigilant and more
tourist-friendly. “Goa I know is the most
tourist-friendly state in India but unfortunately
some incidents have marred its image
internationally,” Selja said while addressing the
gathering after laying the foundation stone for the
mega circuit project for tourism, financed by the
Central government.
Russians
are facing a backlash in Goa with allegations of
organised crime, illegal land deals and even claims
that they are “corrupting the minds” of locals in
India’s popular resort state. There have been a
number of outspoken attacks against them since the
start of the year, when a Russian businessman was
blamed for killing a taxi driver in Morjim village,
in north Goa, sparking public protests.
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.
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.
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