[Goanet] Daily Grook #608

2010-01-16 Thread Francis Rodrigues
DAILY GROOK #608 = SEEM WHIM = by Francis Rodrigues joe the tailor loves my jeans, to re-style or, sew its seams! *GREAT NEW YEAR GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com === sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop

[Goanet] New Study says Antidepressants Next to Worthless

2010-01-16 Thread Con Menezes
New studies now contradict what we were lead to believe in the past. Who can we trust?? More here. Con http://www.healthiertalk.com/new-study-says-antidepressants-next-worthless-1290

[Goanet] Lamenting the Dusk, Eclipsing twiligh ts — and Gaussian geometries

2010-01-16 Thread Venantius J Pinto
Here is the first paragraph(working) of Lamenting the Dusk, Eclipsing twilights — and Gaussian geometries, an essay in progress. This night in the late seventies exemplified the blackness of Sumi, its wide spectrum which incloud’s a deafening depth through a range of luscious gradation — sumi no

[Goanet] Group of Seven

2010-01-16 Thread Mauricio Pereira
Babush Co denies truck with Congress rebels, stands by Kamat Text Size: | Topics: Congress group of seven PANAJI: With the ‘group of seven’ declaring on Thursday that they had no problems with the chief minister and that they were only seeking Twitter Facebook

Re: [Goanet] Disgraceful Carmona Panchayat or Disgraceful

2010-01-16 Thread floriano
Dear Arwin and Ciprian, Let us learn to say 'Jai Goa' along with 'Jai Hind' so that we are more specific and do not get lost in the billion + to celebrate democracy. All the more reason for you to join the PPS Brigade Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Fight Dirty

Re: [Goanet] article

2010-01-16 Thread floriano
Joel, Well said. All the more reason for you to join the PPS Brigade Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Fight Dirty Politics and Dirty Politicians. Join the PPS Brigade. Adorn your 2/4-wheeler with the PPS sticker. Show solidarity with the movement with conviction that

[Goanet] AISI : Bishop’s letter/message (re f. Colva CD Controversy) - I

2010-01-16 Thread JoeGoaUk
AISI : Bishop’s letter/message (ref. Colva CD Controversy) - I   It seems the message  came out  12 days after the hated  Colva Violence. Also seems, it needed a careful study and observations besides many hands to put it together and hence the delay.   THE PARISH PRIEST OF COLVA, FR. DIOGO

[Goanet] Colva CD Controversy etc - My Take - II

2010-01-16 Thread JoeGoaUk
Colva CD Controversy etc -  My Take - II It appears the whole thing (Church Letter)  gives a clear message thus: ‘any attempts made to defame the shepherds be it thru songs, writing, drawing etc  it will  be firmly dealt with as in Colva case’   So far, being this side of Goa,  found no hard

[Goanet] WORLD DAMAN DAY - 2010

2010-01-16 Thread renebarreto
Friends of Goa !! World Daman Day ’10 http://web.me.com/noelgama/wdd10/Message_Board/Entries/2010/1/15_Day_of_longboarding.html WDD-10 Launch Date! Dear Damanenses and lovers of Daman (Damao), Get set to launch the 3rd World Daman Day (20/8/10) on the 2nd of February, the day

[Goanet] Colva CD Controversy etc - My Take - II

2010-01-16 Thread Xanno Moidecar
Joe makes an excellent point. The Colva controversy needs to be investigated thoroughly and from what I have gathered the Head of the Church in Goem has to be UNEQUIVOCAL in his condemnation of ANY violence, irrespective of the cause. The Church in Goem has to urgently set up a body

Re: [Goanet] GOA NEEDS GOOD GOVERNANCE

2010-01-16 Thread floriano
Dear Aires, Well said. All the more reason for you to join the PPS Brigade Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Fight Dirty Politics and Dirty Politicians. Join the PPS Brigade. Adorn your 2/4-wheeler with the PPS sticker. Show solidarity with the movement with conviction

[Goanet] A clarification

2010-01-16 Thread George Pinto
Dear all, A couple of recent emails on Goanet have credited me personally with doing something for Goa. I want to state clearly that Goa Sudharop is a result of the efforts of literally thousands of Goans from five continents over the last 10 years (this is our 10 year anniversary). I deserve

[Goanet] Talking Photos: Welcome to Majorda Beach

2010-01-16 Thread JoeGoaUk
Talking Photos: Welcome to Majorda Beach Nice and clean beach http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4278137591/sizes/l/   At the beach beds With ‘naglle petaro’ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk23/4278857778/sizes/l/ Whose footprints are these?

[Goanet] online Complaints, various Govt. Dept.

2010-01-16 Thread JoeGoaUk
One full page ad came in today’s NT With list of  nodal  Public grievance officers   The same list available here http://grievance.nic.in/cpgrams/pgo.asp Home page http://pgportal.gov.in/ I wish there was one in Goa as Goa Govt boasting about it IT policy joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI

[Goanet] Rajan Parrikar and GBA

2010-01-16 Thread John Gomes
 Whilst I do not subscribe to RPs bombastic language and diatribes,I agree with Arwin Mesquita. Another person like that is Soter. We need all the help we can get and getting together is only a beginning.Staying together is crucial. I myself am so frustrated with our government,that I feel like

Re: [Goanet] Colva CD Controversy etc - My Take - II

2010-01-16 Thread Mervyn Lobo
JoeGoaUk wrote: We as parishioners, can’t deny the fact that not is all well with some of our  shepherds, we know it yet we choose to remain silent simply because no one said anything against them for ages or due to fear of excommunication etc   First of all, let me congratulate you for

[Goanet] Goa new home for B'bay girls?

2010-01-16 Thread Mauricio Pereira
Goa police has said that bar girls displaced after a ban on dance bars in Mumbai are making Goa their second home. DGP B S Bassi, briefing media persons on Friday said due to closure of dance bars and Goa's tourism profile, there is influx of these girls in the state. Goa being a tourist

[Goanet] Bicholim locals urged to fight against mining transportation

2010-01-16 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM, JAN 15 Taking serious note of the mining transportation through Bicholim city, Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar and Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) Chairman Satish Gaonkar have urged the people from Bicholim to support them in their agitation. Addressing a press conference

[Goanet] Crime in the Bahamas

2010-01-16 Thread Samir Kelekar
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_989.html And we are complaining about crime in Goa! Incidently, three separate groups of tourists were robbed in Nassau, where our Jose Colaco stays! ;-) samir CRIME: The Bahamas has a high crime rate. New Providence Island in particular has

Re: [Goanet] From one RG to another an open letter

2010-01-16 Thread Tony de Sa
Halleluja, I am saved. I am convinced. The pro-west chest thumpers have finally made me see the light of the day. *There is no racial prejudice in the West or Australia* I am convinced.. I have bought and sold property in London, Gold Coast and Melbourne. So have other Goans, Malyasians,

Re: [Goanet] From one RG to another an open letter

2010-01-16 Thread Gabriel de Figueiredo
Dear Samir, Perhaps if you'd read that article properly, you would have noticed it said: The hype in the Indian media over racial attacks on Indian students in Australia would suggest that thousands of Indian students have been victims of such attacks over the past two years. This is not true.. 

Re: [Goanet] From one RG to another an open letter.

2010-01-16 Thread lyrawmn
--- On Wed, 1/13/10, Tony de Sa tonyde...@gmail.com wrote:   But you black skinned American/ Britisher/ Australian/ Canadian just try buying property in a WASP only locality. Racial prejudice may not be overt but it is still there. You are still a 'second class' citizen no matter how you

[Goanet] Asia's greatest missionary: Bl. Joseph Vaz - HERALD(Goa), Jan 16, 2010

2010-01-16 Thread Valmiki Faleiro
ASIA'S GREATEST MISSIONARY: BL. JOSEPH VAZ By Valmiki Faleiro The greatest Catholic missionary produced by Asia was a Goan. Blessed Joseph Vaz (April 21, 1651-January 16, 1711, both days, incidentally, Friday), is now Patron of the Goa Archdiocese. He was born in the house of his mother,

[Goanet] Some New VCDs

2010-01-16 Thread JoeGoaUk
VCD No. 287 PALKAILIM KANTARAM  by Velito Production Old stage songs taken from Anthony sylvestor’s Tiatr VCD? With 3 king, Jancinto Vaz, H Briton, Greg, Sabina, Alfred Rose, Jusephin, Jr. Rod etc etc Rs.150   Dec. 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4279460170/

[Goanet] Goa news for January 17, 2010

2010-01-16 Thread Goanet News Service
=AFQjCNGZDMeZ9at6IbVrK4pzuY6nFp4fMw *** India's H1N1 death count 1113 - TheMedGuru ore-swine-flu-deaths-india-toll-rises-1114usg=AFQjCNEYXGl9jNR5snCUhm4Ih3BMni2j_Q3 more swine flu deaths in India, toll rises to 1114 http://news.google.com/news/url?fd=Rsa=Turl=http://www.themedguru.com/20100116/newsfeature

[Goanet] Toxic plastic toys sold in India

2010-01-16 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Toxic plastic toys sold in India.  See below http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8461298.stm Regards, GL

Re: [Goanet] Only in America

2010-01-16 Thread Mario Goveia
Mario wrote: IF YOU CROSS THE U.S. BORDER ILLEGALLY YOU GET 1. A JOB, 2. A DRIVERS LICENSE, 3. SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, 4. WELFARE, 5. FOOD STAMPS, 6. CREDIT CARDS, 7. SUBSIDIZED RENT OR A LOAN TO BUY A HOUSE, 8. FREE EDUCATION, 9. FREE HEALTH CARE, 10. A LOBBYIST IN WASHINGTON 11. BILLIONS OF

[Goanet] Harvest and other Short Stories from Goa (Ed: Manohar Shetty)

2010-01-16 Thread Frederick Noronha
Just added some information at the OpenLibrary.org about this slim book: Harvest and other Short Stories from Goa (Ed: Manohar Shetty) http://openlibrary.org/b/OL16901370M/Harvest_and_other_short_stories_from_Goa -- Frederick Noronha Columnist :: journalism :: editing :: alt.publishing ::

[Goanet] 20 great foods you aren't eating - Times Online

2010-01-16 Thread Con Menezes
Dear Goanetters, Are you eating some of these Healthy foods? Con http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article6987939.ece

[Goanet] New Alfred Rose /Melody king?

2010-01-16 Thread JoeGoaUk
New Alfred Rose /Melody king?   In Goan Observers’s latest issue our Daniel talks all about the new sing alike Afred Rose and possibly the new Melody King.   Here is a scanned  part copy of it http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4278716867/sizes/l/ Which could mean another blow to the

[Goanet] Why Is The Sealink Project Being Conceived in Haste?

2010-01-16 Thread augusto pinto
Today's GT Weekender's headlines state that Sealink gets 7 bids. This refers to the project to link Dona Paula and Vasco by a bridge apparently. It seems the bidding process is to be finalised by next week ; the technical report within 6 months; the entire bidding process within 10 months. While

[Goanet] Goans selling land-A myth

2010-01-16 Thread soter
Now CM Digambar Kamat calls for introspection among Goans. He blames Goans for selling land, a myth that has been propagated by none other than the star campaigner of GBA. Has anyone questioned why Goans prefer to sell their land? If any Goan decides to keep his land, are there laws to protect

[Goanet] Another Indian taxi driver beaten, abused in Australia

2010-01-16 Thread Samir Kelekar
http://www.ndtv.com/news/world/another_indian_taxi_driver_beaten_abused_in_australia.php Viva Australia! samir

[Goanet] God and You

2010-01-16 Thread Albert Desouza
Albert writes:-  Sometimes we tend to be hyper emotionals when we get to know about about religious heads. Our top leaders sometimes want to keep quiet for some personal reasons.See the CD case. I do not have the proper background of the case and so I shall not side any side. All the faithfuls

[Goanet] Aussies killed in India

2010-01-16 Thread Salus Correia
We have headlines of late with stories about Indians killed in Australia. Yes, there have been killings for whatever reasons and no one can condone those killings. However, there is always a proper and impartial investigation carried out. The same does not apply to foreigners being killed in

Re: [Goanet] Goan Slaves of the High Command

2010-01-16 Thread floriano
Realization is tardy to set in. Echoes are going round and round for the past ten years that Goa must have its own High Command in GOA. All the more reason for Goans to join the PPS Brigade Cheers floriano goasuraj 9890470896 www.goasu-raj.org PS: Fight Dirty Politics and Dirty

[Goanet] ‘Mumbai To Goa Is Easy. Just Get Ou t Of Mumbai Harbour And Take A Left’ by Salil C haturvedi

2010-01-16 Thread Venantius J Pinto
From Telelka's Culture and Society section: ‘Mumbai To Goa Is Easy. Just Get Out Of Mumbai Harbour And Take A Left’ Salil Chaturvedi is 41. He is a writer who lives in Noida (excerpt) I remember speaking to some naval officers before leaving. ‘From Mumbai to Goa?’ they’d say. ‘That’s easy. Just

[Goanet] Aitaracheo Katkutleo: Another Highly Controversial Song? 'LAITANA DORLO'

2010-01-16 Thread lino dourado
  Another Highly Controversial Song?   LAITANA DORLO Tum ganvan sarko ek rit-dekicho monis zaun bhonvtta Tujer vaitt ulounk ganvchea lokak chance na re melltta Kamank veche adim sodanch tum igorjek Misak veta Jevonn soddit, kumuneanv ghenvcho mat chukoina ixtta CHORUS Vaddean

Re: [Goanet] Blessed Jose Vaz and Padr Agnelo

2010-01-16 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:33:12 + From: xanno_moide...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] Blessed Jose Vaz and Padr Agnelo 500 odd years of Catholicism and not one canonisation. We are stranded with two semi-saints and no light at the end of the tunnel. Why?

[Goanet] Cuncolim Civic and Consumer Forum meeting on Sunday 17th January

2010-01-16 Thread Goa Desc
Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help other CONSUMERS to be better informed.

[Goanet] Salted foods may increase cancer risk

2010-01-16 Thread Gilbert Lawrence
Did you know alcohol and increased fat intake raises breast cancer risks? http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20040317/wine-fat-intake-breast-cancer Regards, GL  --- Con Menezes  Salted foods may increase cancer risk: Japanese study

Re: [Goanet] Citizenship issue...

2010-01-16 Thread lyrawmn
--- On Thu, 1/14/10, manuel tavares duk...@bell.ne wrote: Commencing with our Tarvotis and early immigrants to Africa India and other countries, Expatriate remittances have significantly contributed to Goa's economy. I. Nunes comments: NRG's  remittances account (conservatively) for upwards of

Re: [Goanet] Remote Control

2010-01-16 Thread Clinton Vaz
Dear Soter, It appears from your post reproduced below that you are learning to spew venom like Mr. Parrikar does on this forum. The nasty way of writing may be characteristic to Mr Parrikar, and however proud he may be of that, It also is a reflection of his crass mentality and self

Re: [Goanet] Rajan Parrikar and GBA

2010-01-16 Thread floriano
Dear John,' Your sentiments are well appreciated and welcomed. You have said it all, beautifully. I myself have gone on record to say that I would want to do a 'Don Corleon' style 'Godfather' on our bad guys if someone was good enough to gift-rap me a AK-47 :-)) Instead I have channelized

[Goanet] Parasailing etc

2010-01-16 Thread JoeGoaUk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTw0FUrYtIg   Watch in HD and let be know the difference if any (click on HD)   thanks joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 For

[Goanet] Corn and Rats_GM_Monsanto

2010-01-16 Thread Venantius J Pinto
GM Corn Causes Problems in Rats? http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/145212/gm_corn_causes_problems_in_rats/ Monsanto's response http://www.monsanto.com/products/techandsafety/fortherecord_science/2010/monsanto_response_de_vendomois.asp venantius j pinto

[Goanet] Bollywood stars to attend Goa Yuva Mahotsav at Bicholim

2010-01-16 Thread samir umarye
-- Samir Umarye PANJIM, JAN 15 Entering into its 15th episode, Konkani Bhasha Mandal’s Goa Yuva Mahotsav is expected to be a star-studded event this time when it will be held at Bicholim on January 30 and 31. “We have invited Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi as the chief guest for the prize

Re: [Goanet] From one RG to another an open letter

2010-01-16 Thread lyrawmn
Mr. Goveia,   You have articulated concisely and well the rebuttal to some RGs claims of unwarranted meddling by concerned NRGs in matters Goa. I suspect theirs is a minority view culled in literary salons of the cognoscenti.   In fairness, the RGs have a point in one area. Some well

[Goanet] God and YOU

2010-01-16 Thread Albert Desouza
Albert writes:- If Xano Moidekar has any axe to grind against me he is free to grind and you can use any number of names even filty words to describe me but Please do not make Mockery of Heaven. You say there will be pigs there, etc is not a cup of my tea. Already our religion has not been up