Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-28 Thread lyrawmn
    Comment to Mr. Fernandes: Do you think anyone is surprised by the antics of the self-titled “authoress in waiting” Mistress Carvalho? As a self described journalist, her fact-checking is of note – that is lack of, which have often compelled retractions.   Can the lack of integrity, and

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-24 Thread Eugene Correia
Selma, There you go again. On one hand, thanking me for the suggestions (though I am inclined to believe the thank you does not come from your heart) and, on the other, you deliver your snide remark that suggestions are dime-a-dozen. Books are costlier. Anyone who want to solicit donations must

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-24 Thread lyrawmn
I Nunes responds:   It appears  Mistress Carvalho , Goanet’s “esteemed authoress”, has naively taken the satirical soubriquet of a Goanetter* to heart, and now attempts a shakedown.  That is, in addition to being a shill and mouthpiece, for the business interests of Goanese dons in return for

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-22 Thread Bosco D
-Original Message- From: Bernado Colaco Book No. 19 - Get out of Goa by B. Colaco - Ole Xac Publications. RESPONSE: Please post at least one review of the above book here on Goanet preferably not authored by Bernado Colaco, B. Colaco or BC - B

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi (Carvalho)

2011-09-22 Thread Eugene Correia
Just because I Nunes gave names of books, it was unfair of Selma to provoke the goanetter into implying that she should put the money where the mouth is. Firstlfy, it would have been right if either Selma or Eddie had announced their charitable cause on this forum. What was, in fact, mentioned

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-22 Thread Carvalho
Eugene,   1. Just to clarify the list of books Frederick put out is not up for discussion and consensus building. Those books are already with the Karachi Goans. They are sponsored by me and in part by Frederick Noronha who subsidized the costs of the books, to send them as many as possible.

[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread Carvalho
Add to your list: Traditional Taste of Goa Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian by Mrs. Kumudini Usgaokar and Mrs. Sharma Sardesai Published  by Fomento Foundation Goa, 2000 Vasco Pinho's  Snapshots of Indo-Portuguese  History  series  Panjim Then and Now  I,  II, III [2009] Best, I. Nunes

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread J. Colaco jc
Two more books which we enjoyed thoroughly. I'd recommend them unreservedly. 1: Tivolem - by Victor Rangel-Ribeiro 2: The Tailor's Daughter - by Ben Antao jc

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Selma, Thanks for your comments. While I really appreciate your practical help, let me hasten to point out this isn't about money. Everyone can do what they *can* do, and what their interest levels allow them to do. When we were part of the Free Software movement, my strong belief was that the

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread Pandu Lampiao
Money and support do count and one had suggested Goichis visiting Goa to support Concani by buying of Concani (Romi script please...yes, its all about) magazines and giving generously to the one Concani weekly newspaper. I think the donations are accepted at Pilar. A subscription is great or

[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread Carvalho
Frederick dear, Far be it from me to get into a debate about the semantics of Marxism with you. I have and always will be a committed capitalist. There is no need to thank me for my practical help. In capitalism everything bears fruit in its own time. Capitalism has its own zen theory.  

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
On 21 September 2011 23:25, Pandu Lampiao pan...@gmail.com wrote: Money and support do count and one had suggested Goichis visiting Goa to support Concani by buying of Concani (Romi script please...yes, its all about) magazines and giving generously to the one Concani weekly newspaper. I

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread Pandu Lampiao
Fred-bhaai, by no means am I suggesting charity. Goa gov'ment supports Concani? I see! Quiet the contraire: what I am suggesting is action by subscribing and giving subscriptions to folks who read Concani. Showing support rather than charity. Its a lovely language and one of the few things one

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-21 Thread Cyprian Fernandes
Selma wrote: However getting back to England, we have a lot of Goan bulbuls here known to flap their wings but seldom fly. Comment: Coward! Name them. Or don't make these cheap, throw-away one liners. Cyprian Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:34:04 -0700 From: elisabeth_...@yahoo.com To:

[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-20 Thread Bernado Colaco
Book No. 19 - Get out of Goa by B. Colaco - Ole Xac Publications.     BC       01. Song of Goa - Crown of Mandos by Jose Pereira, Micael Martins Antonio da Costa 02. The Many Faces of Sundorem - Women in Goa by Fatima da Silva Gracias 03. Feasts, Festivals and Observations of Goa by Maria de

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-20 Thread Alfred de Tavares
Another most conspicuous omission: Domnic's GOA. It brings, so vividly, before the uninitiated Goan village life...customs, current...bygone Chacha Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:21:26 +0100 From: ole_...@yahoo.co.uk To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Subject: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to

[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-20 Thread eric pinto
I spent four days four stranded days in their harbour on a Lloyd Triestino 'dhow' with a dead engine, in 1972, an enemy citizen denied permission to disembark : not a memorable act I want to reward, but will gift them copies of 'Goa' and Valmiki Faleiro's book along with a few more, if my

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-20 Thread J. Colaco jc
I'd like to add this delightful book I received last month Goa Remembered by Pantaleão Fernandes Positively Brilliant pictures too jc eric pinto ericpin...@yahoo.com wrote: I spent four days four stranded days in their harbour on a Lloyd Triestino 'dhow' with a dead engine, in 1972, an enemy

Re: [Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-20 Thread lyrawmn
  Add to your list: Traditional Taste of Goa Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian by Mrs. Kumudini Usgaokar and Mrs. Sharma Sardesai Published  by Fomento Foundation Goa, 2000   Vasco Pinho's  Snapshots of Indo-Portuguese  History  series   Panjim Then and Now  I,  II, III [2009]   Best, I. Nunes  

[Goanet] A gift... of Goan books to Karachi

2011-09-19 Thread Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا
Thanks to Selma Carvalho for responding to an appeal from a Goan in Karachi, who point out that while there are a number of books being published in Goa these days, hardly any reach his city. Menin Rodrigues would like to build a modest library of Goa-related books there. We managed to send across