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I Sorgar than anj-bhoddvo sonvsarant ailo Ankvar Mariek bori khobor diunk ailo Xekim khoxecho dis udelo Ankvar Mariek Ballok Jezu zolmolo Ch. Khuxal natalam, soglleank khuxal natalam Khuxal festam, novem voros, soglleank anvddetam II Sorga-sonvsaracho rai tum ekloch Jezu Bapan tuka dhaddla rupan munis(u) Sonvsarachem patok korunk poisu Dusmanacher kobar korunk zhuzu Ch. Khuxal natalam, soglleank khuxal natalam Khuxal festam, novem voros, soglleank anvddetam III Soglle prithumecho tum ekuch rochnnar Khuxal jietat anj-bhoddve sorgar Jivitant suria, chondrim ani sonvsar Sukhi zon'varam, nistim kortat tuka nomoskar Ch. Khuxal natalam, soglleank khuxal natalam Khuxal festam, novem voros, soglleank anvddetam Ghoddpi Jackson Dias

I Israel desant vhodd itihas ghoddlo Zaitim vorsam thuinsor lok axetalo Bhasailolo soddvonndar amkam kedna melltolo Xekim Belea xarant Ballok Jezu zolmolo Ch. Dis to udela, ballok jezu zolmola Uzvadd fankarla, amkam soddvonndar mell'la II Hinvacho to temp, kallokhi rat ti vortoli Biradd sodunk bhonvlim Zuze ani Mari Biradd diunk nam tankam konnem eklean tori Gorvanchea gotteant Ankvar Mari porsud zali Ch. Dis to udela, ballok jezu zolmola Uzvadd fankarla, amkam soddvonndar mell'la III Udenti xarant sobit noketr dipkoulem Gorvam rakhnneank tankam poilem dixtti poddlem Thoddeach vellen noketr tem kupant sanddlem Sonvsarant zaun asa hem vizmit vhoddlem Ch. Dis to udela, ballok jezu zolmola Uzvadd fankarla, amkam soddvonndar mell'la Ghoddpi Jackson Dias

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt's Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire Stae Building 6. St. Peter's Basilica 7. China's Great Wall While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many." The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help." The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the 'Seven Wonders of the World' are: 1. To See 2. To Hear 3. To Touch 4. To Taste 5. To Feel 6. To Laugh 7. And to Love." The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things we overlook as simple and ordinary

REMEMBER THIS: God will not ask what kind of car you drove, but He will ask how many people you drove who did not have transportation. God will not ask the square footage of your house, but He will ask how many people you welcomed into your home. God will not ask about the clothes you had in your closet, but He will ask how many people you helped to clothe. God will not ask what your highest salary was, but He will ask if you compromised your character to obtain it. God will not ask what your job title was, but He will ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability. God will not ask how many friends you had, but He will ask how many people to whom you were a friend. God will not ask in what neighbourhood you lived, but He will ask how you treated your neighbours. God will not ask about the colour of your skin, but He will ask about the content of your character. God will not ask about your social status, but He will ask what kind of class you displayed. G

A friend will stand by you even when you are wrong... A simple friend identifies himself when he calls. A real friend doesn't have to. A simple friend opens a conversation with a full news bulletin on his life. A eal friend says, "Whats's new with you?" A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent. A real friend says, "You've been whining about the same thing for 14 years. Get off your duff and do something about it." A simple friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears. A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names. A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book. A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party. A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean. A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed. A real friend asks you why you took so long to call. A simple friend seeks to talk with you about you

I have in my hand two boxes Which God gave me to hold. He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black box And all your joys in the gold." I heeded His words, and in the two boxes Both my joys and sorrows I stored. But though the gold became heavier each day The black was light as before. With curiosity I opened the black I wanted to find out why And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole Which my sorrows had fallen by. I showed the hole to God, and mused "I wonder where my sorrows could be." He smiled a gentle smile and said "My child, they're all here with me." I asked God why He gave me the boxes Why the gold, and the black with the hole? "My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings The black is for you to let go." ************* If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns -Astria E. Fernandes

The Lord is my Shepherd - That's Relationship! I shall not want - That's Supply! He maketh me lie down in green pastures - That's Rest! He leadeth me beside the still waters - That's Refreshment! He restoreth my soul - That's Healing! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness - That's Guidance! For his name sake - That's Purpose! Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death - That's Testing! I will fear no evil - That's Protection! For Thou art with me - That's Faithfulness! Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me - That's Discipline! Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies - That's Hope! Thou annointest my head with oil - That's Consecration! My cup runneth over - That's Abundance! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life - That's Blessing! And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord - That's Security! Forever! - That's Eternity! AMEN

This song, sung by Uma Pocha (Usha Uthup's elder sister), was released in 1969 and became an instant hit. It was a regular feature at weddings and parties even many years after its release.   Bombay Meri Hai   Vocals: Uma Pocha  Lyrics:Naju Kava  Music: Mina Kava   Come from England, come from Scotland, come from Ireland  Come from Holland, come from Poland, come from any land  If you're looking out for a pleasant holiday  Come to Bombay, come to Bombay, Bombay meri hai   Hi, Bom Bom Bom Bom Bombay meri hai  Hi, Bom Bom Bom Bom Bombay meri hai  Our ladies are nice, they're so full of spice  Bom Bom Bom Bom Bom Bom Bombay hurray!  Wear a dhoti, put a topi and a small coatie  Mini or bikini is so good for you honey  If you ain't so gay then you can live the sadhu way  Come to Bombay, come to Bombay, Bombay meri hai   Hi, Bom Bom Bom Bom Bombay meri hai  Hi, Bom Bom Bom Bom Bombay meri hai  Our ladies are nice, they're so

News item in the English daily Herald dated 22 Oct. 2013: St Estevam youth force truckers to unload sand October 22, 2013 TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com PANJIM: With Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar expressing his reluctance to implement the ban on sand mining ordered by the National Green Tribunal--given that it is an important ingredient in construction--youth from St Estevam have decided to implement the ban and have stopped trucks ferrying sand in the dead of the night, making them unload the sand there itself. The bold move was made by a group called FORO Boys on Saturday midnight. They later proudly presented their achievement by hoisting a banner atop the seized sand declaring their achievement, which they said took place “while the police sleep”. When Herald spoke to Old Goa police inspector, he said the police were not intimated about the incident. Earlier in the assembly, the chief minister while replying to a calling attention motion on the sand issue

I received this message from my artists: The great boss Jackson Dias, king of manddos. October 16 is Boss Day which is coincidentally your birthday. We are excited. We wish you a Happy Birthday. All the best for your new venture. Love, Your Artists

The noted ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil and the reputed town planner Edgar Ribeiro visited Santo Estevam recently. They had been invited by Jua comunidade president, Bismarque Dias and treasurer, Antonio Joao Gomes to examine comunidade documents. Here I present pictures of the two dignitaries along with a few villagers taken during their visit.

Two nicely dressed ladies happen to start up a conversation while waiting in the Los Angeles airport. The first lady was an arrogant California woman married to a wealthy man. The second was a well-mannered elderly woman from the South. The conversation centered on they having children. The Californian started by saying, “When my first child was born, my husband built a beautiful mansion for me.” The lady from the South commented, “Well, isn’t that nice?” The first woman continued, “When my second child was born, my husband bought me a beautiful Mercedes-Benz.” Again, he lady with the Southern charm said, “Well, isn’t that nice?” The first woman continued boasting, “Then, when my third child was born, my husband bought me this exquisite diamond bracelet.” Yet again, the Southern lady commented, “Well, isn’t that nice?” The first woman then asked her companion, “What did your husband buy for you when you had your first child?” “My husband sent me to charm school,” declared

Give up watching television one evening a week. Visit some lonely or sick person instead. Give up looking at other people’s worst points. Concentrate on their strong points and positive attributes. Give up speaking unkindly. Let your speech be generous and understanding. Give up your worries. Trust God with your problems and frustrations. Give up hatred or dislike of anyone. Learn to love instead. Give up the fear which presents Christian witness. Seek courage to speak about your faith with others. Give up spending so much time with newspapers and magazines. Use some of that time to study your Bible. Give up grumbling. Learn to give thanks in everything. Give up ten o fifteen minutes each day. Use that time in prayer. Give up buying anything but essentials for yourself. Give that money to God’s work or someone in need. Give up judging by appearance and by the standards of the world. Learn to give up yourself to God. Carran Monteiro

When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on. When I look at a homeless person and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money, and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile back. When I hear music that I love, I know that I can't carry a tune and don't have much rhythm, so I sit self-consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don't know the words, they make up their own. When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground laughing. When I pray, I say thy and thou and grant me this, give me that. My kids say, "Hi, God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away toni

I had announced earlier about the eminent scientist Prof. Madhav Gadgil's visit to Goa. Here's an update as on 5th October 2013 at 2:55 p.m.: Prof Gadgil has arrived in Santo Estevam and is with us right now. He will be in our village till tomorrow (6th October). News item from The Times of India: Experts plan pilot project to save comunidade documents