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*** Indo-UK naval war games off Goa coast from Monday - Times
of India
[Apr 19, 2008] NEW DELHI: India and UK will kick off their
third round of the annual 'Konkan' naval wargames on the
Statues of Politicians in Goa
Has anyone ever kept a count of the statues of
Politicians in Goa?
I can recollect the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Old Goa,
Rajiv Gandhi statue at the GMC
Dayanand Bandodkar statue opp the Adil Shah palace
Dr Jack Sequeira statue at Dona Paula, Calangute...
can
Today was the Pope's final day in USA. His visit ended with a thunderous
reception and mass at New York's famed Yankee stadium. For more details please
click on the site below from Yahoo.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080420/ap_on_re_us/pope_us
Regards, GL
Saligao citizens express concern over influx of migrants in village
PANJIM, APRIL 19 - Saligao citizens vociferously protesting against the
massive influx of migrant labourers at the recent Gram Sabha meeting held
recently, warned that the peace of the village would be threatened if the
To Goanet -
In the original post, I forgot to give the link
of the prospectus. Sorry about that. Here
it is -
http://www.dlf.in/wps/DLFpdfs/DLF_city/dlfrhp.pdf
r
ps: It has ben inserted below in the original
posting.
To Goanet -
Delanco - Delhi Land Company - is the company
that has
Dear Aeris,
I read your article with interest and I would like to know one
thing, Why! Is it that those whose parents have setteled in
Pakistan and their children would like to visit Goa or settle
there have so much problems, although they have relatives
living there.
Arthur S Rodrigues.
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), Government of India has set up
an Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) as a not-for-profit-Trust in
partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The Centre will be a
one-stop-shop for serving the interests of the Overseas Indian
If you do you won't loose just your shirt - your pants as well as your spouse!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/apr/17/creditcrunch
--
DEV BOREM KORUM.
Gabe Menezes.
London, England
NRI COMMISSIONER
I think it is time to ask the respected NRI Commissioner,
Whom many approach as would any puzzled petitioner,
Some raise queries in the form of protests,
Others do so making gentle requests
Much in the manner of some obedient parishioner.
Does he submit a report for the
MONDAY MUSE (21 April 2008)
DECISIONS
This chronicle is about the famous personal development guru - Napoleon Hill.
Born to a poor family, he fought his way out of his backwoods Virginia town
with a burning desire to be successful. He was always searching for ways to
improve himself and was
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:46:35 -0400
From: Kevin Saldanha [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Mario and others,
You will have a chance to quiz Drs Rosario-Gomes and
Goes at the upcoming 2008 International Goan
Convention in Toronto this summer about their take on
this controversy on the so-called 'furious'
The making of feni — Goa's most popular drink
THE most commonly spoken word in Goa is feni. And the reason is not
difficult to understand because feni is the name of the most popular local
drink among hard drinks.
There are two types of feni's - Cashew feni and Coconut feni. Cashew feni is
made
To Goanet -
As usual there is a disconnect between
what actually transpired and what/how
it is reported.
While I did not see the telecast, I am given
to understand that some of the portions I
thought were important were edited out.
In particular, the segment where I said
that Goans must
Monsoon fear stalks tsunami victims
Six months on a calendar or in a lifetime may seem like a very small time
frame, but for millions of tsunami-affected people across the Asian region, the
180 days post-Tsunami feel like another lifetime altogether.
On the one hand the memories of the
20-Apr-2008
Dear Friend,
Sometimes it seems that memory is where we keep things out
of sight and out of mind. Often we tend to forget the things we do not like or
don't want to remember. On the other hand our love for others is kept alive by
remembering moments of love. Do we remember the
To Goanet -
Gee, I guess the hibernating wonders of St Inez
finally woke up, eh?
See -
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2007-February/054396.html
Warm regards,
r
The residents of St. Inez have raised a banner of revolt against the
construction work that has commenced
Kuwait: 128 kids play CRYchess 2008
Kuwait April 20, 2008: The Friends of CRY Club (FOCC) of Kuwait staged their
fourth annual CRYchess tournament on Friday, April 18, 2008, when 128
children participated in the day long event at the Indian English Academy
School (IEAS) at Salmiya.
Playing
HISTORY HOUR
XAVIER CENTRE OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Cordially invite you to a talk and discussion on
Is There a Future for Old Goa?
History of the decadence and fall of Old Goa with suggestions for its
revival as a heritage tourism oriented city.
by
Dr. Paulo Varela Gomes
at
Xavier Centre
INDIA'S BEST MUSIC BAND
Aqua Flow TO REGALE IN KUWAIT
AT SUMMER QUEEN BALL WITH STEPPING STONES
DJ Mario and DJ John are all set to entertain you.
The much-awaited annual feature of the Goan Cultural Centre -
Kuwait – the Summer Queen Ball will be held on Friday, 25 April 2008
with India's
Cheers to Saligaokars,
Attending Gram Sabhas in large numbers is to make democracy tick. Keep up
the spirit.
floriano
goasuraj
- Original Message -
From: Goanet News Service [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Goanet [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 6:22 AM
Subject: [Goanet]
With reference to the statement in the e-mail below :- ration cards and
residence certificates, that are being used as vote banks by politicians who
are giving them the benefits of social security schemes.
I would like to know whether - (1) Former Deputy Chief Minister of Goa -
Advocate
VOCATION STORY OF BOMBAY'S 6 NEW PRIESTS ORDAINED APRIL 5, 2008
Young seminarians of the Archdiocese of Bombay ordained priests on April 5
share candidly their vocation and eight long years of their exciting journey in
faith
Six young seminarians of the Archdiocese of Bombay were
Why Goans Runaway from Goa ?
By Plastino D'Costa
First thing that comes to mind is that Goa is full of corrupt politicians
who have messed up Goa and therefore Goans have no choice but to Runaway
from Goa in search of a better opportunities. Although this could be one of
the reasons, it
Dear Editor,
The newspapers inform us that the Director of Tourism has
submitted an Affidavit to the High Court of Bombay at Goa in which he has
averred that he has not been receiving cooperation from other departments
in taking action against illegal shacks. They have no problem
--
WELCOME TO EDU'S MUSIC COLLECTION
K-09. Bhogsonnem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFVTR9UsDqQfeature=related
edu
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Augusto Lauriano Vaz alias Menino Vaz
Husband of Zenon Viegas
son of late Jose Xavier Vaz and Querobina Dias of Sanvorcotto Cuncolim
Salcete Goa
father/father-in-law of Advocate Rina Vaz e Menezes/Roy Menezes (Chorao),
Armstrong Vaz (Sub-Editor, The Peninsula, Qatar)/Jenny Coutinho e Vaz
Hi Aires,
Very good article. You have an excellent short list of manifestations. I am
glad several native Goans have stepped-to-the-plate in being arch-advocates of
a Goan identity.
Preserving one's ethnicity is not rocket science. People (diaspora and native)
have done it for
Returned to Our Lord
Felicia Maria Coutinho de Noronha (76)
Saligao
(and Brazil, Uganda, Bombay, Bangalore, Hubli, Belgaum, Nerul)
13.5.1932 to 21.4.2008
Wife of AXF (Tony) Noronha, mother/in-law of Americo (Ricky)/Clare and
Frederick (Rico)/Pamela. Beloved grandmother of Riza and Aren.
Returned to Our Lord
Felicia Maria Coutinho de Noronha (76). 13.5.1932 to 21.4.2008. Passed away
peacefully after a brief illness.
Saligao (and Brazil, Uganda, Bombay, Bangalore, Hubli, Belgaum, Nerul)
Wife of AXF (Tony) Noronha, mother/in-law of Americo (Ricky)/Clare and
Frederick
SCARLETT KEELING
S o abruptly it happened - the end came to a 15-year old
C unning is not the word - cruel we're told
A njuna for you it proved to be double-fold
R oads all around but on the sand you were found cold
L ondon-semi-naked dead beauty on shore was restored
E ast blends
Dear Frederick,
May a life time of your mother's happy memories help you celebrate her
life and sustain you in your grief.
We at Goanet wish her soul rests in eternal peace.
--
Roland Francis
416-453-3371
Some one just posted this into out group..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/abcdz2000/2418076247/in/pool-goan_fish_curry_rice
At Ritz Classic/Panjim
fish plater (Rs.300)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_fishcurryrice/2431499317/sizes/l/
Rs.70
Hi Gilbert
I am puzzled by the intensity of your concern for a
Goan identity among Goan Diasporeans as illustrated in
your post below. Does it really matter that many young
people of Goan origin:
a)care little about their ethnic origins especially if
they may be third and four generation removed
Hi Gabe
The trouble with starting a sentence with and,
because, if etc is that the sentence tends to be
incomplete without a verb. Grammarians and teachers of
English emphasise this point, but of course, many
writers of novels especially, ignore this a lot but it
is not often found in quality
Mario responds:
As I have said before I know more than some, less
than others.
Gabe Menezes gabe.menezes at gmail.com
Mon Apr 14 23:50:02 PDT 2008 RESPONSE:
Okay, so you say; kindly inform us who on Goanet knows
more than you, or you know less than who?
Mario responds:
OK. You
Rajan Parrikar wrote on Goanet:
Gee, I guess the hibernating wonders of St Inez finally woke up, eh?See -
Some people think that they are the lone crusaders in Goa while others
are doing nothing.
Well, here goes...
I am presently a member of 6 different organizations and am constantly
Dear Goans,
This message is only for those concerned, on the threat to Goa's Unique
Identity. We don't have to sacrifice our rich essence (which has developed
over a long time) or abandon our home GOA, to be part of the Global
Community. In fact, by keeping our Identity our Home, we can
Dear Frederick,
And this is the record, that God hath given to us *eternal life*, and this
life is in his Son (1 John 5:11).
Heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. You'll are in our prayers.
We at Goanet wish her eternal rest in the presence of the Almighty God.
Nigel Britto
-
Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO
Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet,
We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO
on 25th April from 4pm. to 6pm.
at Goa Desc Resource Centre
No.11, Liberty Apartments,
Feira Alta,
Dear Frederick
Please accept my condolences on the sad loss of your
mother.
I also just noted from a post that Gerry Coutinho
passed away but have no idea when and where.
Regards
Cornel
To The Noronha Family,
On behalf of the Goanetters in Dubai and the Goan
community out here, I hereby mourn the sad demise of
Mrs Felicia Noronha, mother of dear Fredrick Noronha.
A mother is the only individual we get to know for an
extra nine months than any other individual we come
across in
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*** Indo-UK naval war games off Goa coast from Monday - Times
of India
[Apr 19, 2008] NEW DELHI: India and UK will kick off their
third round of the annual 'Konkan' naval wargames on the
[Please circulate widely]
Penguin Books India and Institute Menezes Braganza
cordially invite you to the launch of
Ethnography of Goa, Daman and Diu, Volume 2 (Etnografia da India
Portuguesa Vol 2)
by A.B. de Braganca Pereira
Translated by Maria Aurora Couto
The book will be released by Dr. Jose
Dear Floriano
I am glad we think alike. I would love a job in Goa..
Celina Pereira
= Original Message From goasuraj =
Dear Celina,
Goa has a job, not 9 to 5 though :-), cut out for Goans like you if Goa
is
to be the Goa of every Goan's dream.
Just for your kind information
Hi Valmiki,
Well written article. You should have written more about the Type I - NRG
(non-resident Goan).
I am still wondering how / why the Type-3 Goans are classified as NRG?
I hope you get answers to your questions that you pose below and share them
with us.
As regards the NRG-Type
Our Valmiki takes after his namesakes, naturally.
The original thinker/writer dates to around 1000 BC. Legend has him commanded
by Brahma, the Supreme Creator, to sing the praises of Ramah, and as long as
there are stars in the heavens, so long will thy song be sung .
His epic, the
Freezing a Mother-in-Law, a play directed by Dr.Gerry Rodricks
Senior Citizen's Guild, Panaji under the aegis of YMCA, and in collaboration
with Kala Academy, Goa presents a hilarious play Freezing a Mother-in-Law.
The play is directed by Dr. Gerry Rodricks on Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at
WELCOME TO EDU'S MUSIC COLLECTION
Mando Goemcho _ Kareoki
click on the link below
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edu
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Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:23:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Are you displaying the Goan identity of making
polarizing comments - just to get Goans going? Just
in case you did not know that you have this Goan
trait.:=))
Mario responds:
Here we see yet another imaginary
Hi Gilbert
I take my hat off to the Pope for acknowledging (in
the article you submitted), the sexual crimes
committed by the clergy. In time, I hope that other
serious failings of and in the Catholic Church will
also be acknowledged.
Cornel
--- Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Today
Unfortunately, the preponderance of science, regulation and money is betting
against Mario's outmoded beliefs. I think president Bush forgot to send Mario a
personal memo that he too now accepts global warming as fact. Unfortunately, he
has shown no leadership qualities in coming up with
In my post
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-April/072547.html,
I provided a lot of information for Kevin to base
questions for Drs. Rosario-Gomes and Goes at the
upcoming 2008 International Goan Convention in Toronto
this summer.
The following information suggests an even
B Yoga Rageshree Music Inst.
Proudly Presents
An Evening of Indian Classical Music
With
THOKCHOM PRASANNA on Sitar
Polash Gomes on Tabla
THOKCHOM PRASANNA
Thokchom Prasanna Singh initiated his Sitar studies at the age of 11 under
(Late) Prof. L. Mangi Singh (Lucknow Gharana /
To Goanet -
**
Soter D'Souza
GBA Core Team Member
THE SILENCE OF GBA IS FRIGHTENING
We the People need to Know. We the People are no shit.
With the interim report on the RP 2021 due to be
out any moment there are several questions the
Goa Bachao Abhiyan needs to answer considering
Frederick
My condolences
Viktor
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Hi Rico,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved mother. May her soul
rest in peace.
From New Zealand,
Edwin Pereira
adidas NZ
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Impossible is Nothing
Dear Capt. Fernandes,
Regarding your points from your post included below, please find my response
as follows:
1. 2. I agree that a sovereign nation has the right to protect itself and
its citizens. Native Goans were full Portuguese citizens since 1757 by Royal
Decree signed by Portuguese King
Dear friend from Anjuna, Dom Pedru,
On the subject of Scarlett your view
Makes a lot of sense to me.
Please however try to carefully see
Every aspect of what in Anjuna occurred.
Don't only think of Scarlett as a comely bird.
Really one so young should have avoided drugs
Unless she wanted
Former fiery LION and now a toothless
congressman...Ramakanth Khalap may be pulled up by the
congress big wigs in the state as many of his brethren
in the ruling dispensation have cultivated safe vote
banks by grooming migrants with ration cards, and also
places to build houses on...
if Khalap is
Americans aren't scared enough to pay for a serious global warming
policy. There's no reason they should be...
--Patrick Michaels
Senior fellow in environmental studies at the Cato Institute and professor
of environmental sciences at University of Virginia
Dear Averthan,
Goa needs a 'Systemic Change' in its Governance.
Goa Su-Raj has initiated it in its 'Road Map for Goa' and mostly in its
'disciplined' CONSTITUTION.
Further, in its by-laws, it is mandatory that the cabinet meeting be held
each working day from Monday to Friday for cabinet
WHAT's ON and where in the GOANWORLD
GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY _ NAIROBI- KENYA
http://whatsongoanworld.blogspot.com/2008/04/goan-welfare-society-nairobi-kenya-agm.html
GOAN WELFARE SOCIETY -NAIROBI- KENYA
a member of the WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS :
Message :
*My Choice*
*Here are some golden Konkani songs, Hope you will all enjoy*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vrtuI8O5l8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69RTTkWREtc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqaU00DHy6c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KCHUc9QOzI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9_QpE0ut_Y
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