[Goanet-News] Goa news for February 1, 2012

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Russian tourists stranded in Goa as tour operator goes bust - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI

Re: [Goanet] Attack on democracy

On 30 January 2012 11:34, Nelson Lopes nellope...@gmail.com wrote: [1] The dastardly attack on the private property and residence  of Fr Bismark is an cowardly act of desperate elements. [2]  I have yet to come across the the sensitivity of either the catholic church or the order to which he

[Goanet] DECCAN HERALD: Goa minister Monserrate got Rs 26.5 crore payoffs for land conversion

To Goanet - This should not be 'news.'  And Monserrate is but one of the crooks  in this criminal enterprise.  You knew this long ago - didn't you see the hundreds of photos I posted here between 2006-2008, and the land conversion data file I produced?  Remember Admin Noronha telling you that it

[Goanet] Saving Goan Land, saving Goan politicians

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/223353/goa-minister-monserrate-got-rs.html#Scene_1   I think this headline proves that what we need is effective implementation of existing rule rather than the creation of new rules. Unfortunately the polity in Goa shows no signs of wanting to bring in

Re: [Goanet] NRI Goans and their rights in Goa (by Rose Fernandes)

Thanks Rose. Yes, I had seen that but it is only a mild distraction: 1. Jerusalem is not a country. 2. The proposal has not been implemented as far I am aware. 3. Jerusalem's proposal was for unoccupied property with overseas owners. Goa's proposal is for owners outside the State even when

[Goanet] Grape Escapade Day 4 (Last Day) - KF Voice of Goa, African Safari Cats, Syndicate Band, Carlos talking drums etc

Grape Escapade Day 4 (Last Day) - KF Voice of Goa, African Safari Cats,  Syndicate Band, Carlos talking drums etc Day 4 (Last Day) 29.1.12 pics uploaded on 31.1.12 Crowded Courtyard http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk50/6794369327/sizes/l/in/photostream/

[Goanet] Tales from the past and present

To Goanet - During 2006-2008, I began documenting and posting the unprecedented and widespread destruction of Goa by the real estate mafia aided and  abetted by the state's politicians.  Soon Admin Frederick Noronha  and his cohort stirred from their perch at Cafe Prakash and began to  cast

[Goanet] TAG's Kantaram Competition

TAG’s Kantaram Competition Tiatr Academy Goa (TAG) will organize its annual competition of Konkani songs (Kantaram) on 12th February 2012 from 10:00 am onwards at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panjim. The competition is limited to singing of duets, duos, trios, quartets

Re: [Goanet] Think Goans--shouldnt we Boycotte Elections all together in one Voice-why ?

Dear Goans, I would like to give my suggestions on the below ongoing debate i.e. Why Goans should not boycott Elections? First of all it is our birth right to vote and to elect a good representative who will represent us in the Goa Legislative Assembly. Being a democrat country, we have

Re: [Goanet] In public interest- Is the Christian Art Museum an abandoned child?

Quite possible - quite a collection in those shops, some strangely familiar, last time I was there circa 2008. - Original Message - From: Edgar Silveira ed...@goencar.com To: Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994! goanet@lists.goanet.org Cc: Sent: Sunday, 29 January 2012 3:20 PM

Re: [Goanet] DECCAN HERALD: Goa minister Monserrate got Rs 26.5 crore payoffs for land conversion

This article makes for depressing reading. The fact of the matter is that in another couple of decades Goa will be subsumed into the rest of India, having no distinguishing features other than perhaps some architectural relics of a bygone age. There are mega demographic changes occurring as we

[Goanet] Salient points made by Shri Shantaram NAik M.P. in his press conference 30th Jan 2012

SALIENT POINTS MADE BY SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK M.P. IN HIS PRESS CONFERENCE HELD IN CONGRESS HOUSE PANAJI ON 30th Jan.2012 Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. and Secretary AICC in a scathing attack made by him against BJP said that BJP appears to have a systematic plan in place to crush bahujansamaj from

[Goanet] Students’ Parliamentary Competition, 2012

St. Xavier’s College wins First Place in Students’ Parliamentary Competition, 2012 St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, emerged winners in the Inter-Collegiate Student’s Parliamentary Competition, 2012. At the awards ceremony held at the Conference Hall of Goa Legislature Secretariat, Porvorim, 14

Re: [Goanet] Limitation (GF)

1:Mogal Gerald Fernandes wrote the following: JC is clever. He knows that when he cannot CONVINCE, he must CONFUSE!! make feints and mislead! Lets KISS ( Keep It Simple S. ..id) No offence intended!. 2: In response to the following question from me: Is my very good friend Gerald

Re: [Goanet] Think Goans--shouldnt we Boycotte Elections all together in one Voice-why ?

Not voting in the Goa elections would be a sacrilege we have to vote to elect the right government Who would work for the common good of the state of Goa.If we boycott the elections we would get a government that would run roughshod over the Goans and that would be another lootmar like the

[Goanet] NRI Goans and their rights in Goa (by Rose Fernandes)

Dear Eddie Here is my response to your posting on the above. EF1: Jerusalem is not a country. RF1: Goa is not a country either as far as I am aware and this posting is on Goa. Unless while I was mildly distracted a magic wand was used to make it into one! Apologies, cannot respond

Re: [Goanet] DECCAN HERALD: Goa minister Monserrate got Rs 26.5 crore payoffs for land conversion

Hullo to my friends in Goa, The elections to the Goan Assembly are due very soon -- are you going to let a characters like Babush Monserrat go ahead and sell Goa to outsiders??? Cheers Aloysius From: Goanet News Goa minister Monserrate got Rs 26.5 crore payoffs for land conversion

[Goanet] RTP on iPad and the 'net

Perhaps you folks already know it  ... if so I apologise for the repeat.    For those interested in Portuguese television programs (recorded and direct), you can watch now them on your iPad by downloading the RTP app for free, The programs are free too, with the exception of programs which have

[Goanet] There are may Suryanarayanas in Goa

To Goanet - Today's explosive exposé about Monserrate and Suryanarayana  should surprise no one - well, if you were listening to Soter and I  in 2008.  There are many such bhaille leeches like Suryanarayana,  nurtured and nourished by our own Goans. Will either Monserrate or Suryanarayana ever 

[Goanet] Goa news for February 1, 2012

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Russian tourists stranded in Goa as tour operator goes bust - IBNLive.com NLive.comPTI

Re: [Goanet] Tales from the past and present

On 31 January 2012 02:43, Rajan P. Parrikar parri...@yahoo.com wrote: RP[1] During 2006-2008, I began documenting and posting the unprecedented and widespread destruction of Goa by the real estate mafia aided and abetted by the state's politicians. Soon Admin Frederick Noronha and his cohort

[Goanet] NAVY BANS FESTIVITIES ON ANJEDIV ISLAND

In a repeat stance adopted by the Defence authorities (Navy)  - vide letter 858/P/GC dated 20.1.2012 the Commander at Arms Asst Naval Provost Marshal (KT) acting on behalf of the Flag Officer Commanding Headquarters FO(K) Naval Base Karwar Karnataka India  in reply to the letter of this writer

Re: [Goanet] Bishop Joseph Coutts

Bishop Joseph--Joe, to his incomputable friends, well-wishers and staunch supporters--Coutts, was born to Peter and Rose Coutts in Lahore, Pakistan. He hails from Uccassaim, with deep roots in Aldona and Pamburpa. His two cousins from Pomburpa, also wear Episcopal hatas, Bishop Anil Coutts and

[Goanet] Brian Goldman: Doctors make mistakes. Can we talk about that? | Video on TED.com

Imporatant insight here http://www.ted.com/talks/brian_goldman_doctors_make_mistakes_can_we_talk_about_that.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2012-01-31utm_campaign=newsletter_weeklyutm_medium=email ---

Re: [Goanet] Tales from the past and present

To Goanet -  JC wrote: jc 2: I hope RP knows that Devika Sequeira-Shetty was 'Admin Noronha's' boss.  No, JC-bab, I didn't know that. It is also worth mentioning that such would NOT come to pass IF Manohar Parrikar had NOT made a deal with the Monster Rat in his quest for the Kodel. Correct.  

Re: [Goanet] Happy Birthday to Roland Francis.

A Very Happy Birthday, Roland, my Boy...from you uncle, a multitude times, removed... Ever loving, Chacha. To: goanet@lists.goanet.org From: roland.fran...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:44:42 + Subject: Re: [Goanet] Happy Birthday to Roland Francis. Many thanks JC.

[Goanet] DECCAN HERALD: Goa minister Monserrate got Rs 26.5 crore payoffs for land conversion (By Rose Fernandes)

Dear Desmond, When I read your article those who made Goa the laid back place it was have vanished or are a dying breed, my mind was taken back to my trip to Hawaii many years ago. In Hawaii they have an island almost sorely inhabited by their native people, it is referred to as the

[Goanet] Intercollegiate Festival Psygnus 2012

Intercollegiate Festival Psygnus 2012 The Abbe Faria Post Graduate Department of Psychology, St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mapusa, Goa, is organizing an Intercollegiate Festival Psygnus 2012, on 15th February, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. onwards. The Intercollegiate Festival

[Goanet] ART: Group show by 7 Goan artists @ Gallery Gitanjali

Gallery Gitanjali invites you to: OS CRUZADOS A Group show of seven Goan artists - Viraj Naik, Aadhi Vishal, Vitesh Naik, Kedar Dhondu, Rajesh Salgaonkar, Shripad Gurav and Vaishnavi Kamat Shankhwalkar Opening Friday, February 10, 2012 @ 7pm The work will remain on display from February

[Goanet] In Public Interest- Part II- Is the Christian Art Museum an abandoned child?

Dear Sir/Madam, The ‘unsigned’ press note by the Committee of the Museum of Christian Art, Santa Monica Convent, Old Goa evoked response of disbelief by fellow Goans across the state and overseas, as my dear friend Dom Martin wrote back saying “Works of religious art and artifacts are

[Goanet] Demonstration of Blindfold Pawn Game Team Chess held at Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa Goa on Tuesday 31st Jan. 2012

Demonstration of Blindfold Pawn Game Team Chess held at *Saraswat Vidyalaya, Mapusa Goa on Tuesday 31st Jan. 2012* This is new concept of Blindfold Team Chess Designed and Developed by Chess coach Shrikant Barve. It is going to be the *First time in a world* wherein all 3 players of a chess

[Goanet] Konknni Potrokaritecho Dis (Konknni Journalism Day)

Dalgado Konknni Akademi aplo vorsavollicho ‘KONKNNI POTROKARITECHO DIS’ Febrerache 2rer, 2012 Ponnje, Campal aslolea Tiatr Akademi Gõy hichea Vosreant, sanjechim 4.30 vaztam eke vegllech ritin monoytoli. Febrerache 2rer, 1889 vorsa Konknniche Romi lipintlem poilem nemallem ‘UDENTECHEM