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[] WANT TO GET news updates from Google each day? Check below: * Create a "Goa" Google Alert: http://www.google.com/alerts?hl=en * Try Google News: http://news.google.com/ There are problems with this service though. News updates coming from http://www.goacom.com/news is incorrectly credited to Goa Today! And, only a few Goa-based news sources are currently archived. You do get some useful links sometimes though.
[] MARY'S CHILLIES: That's the name of the newest alumni network
sought to be set up in Cyberspace. Check out the fledging site at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stmarysgirlsmapusa/ Needed volunteers
to run and (wo)man this list. Arlette Azavedo took the initiative on
this front. To join, send a blank email to
[EMAIL PROTECTED][] GOA... ON RYZE.COM: From Aaron Lobo, herpetologist (with a special
interest in the conservation biology of snakes and sea snakes)... to
computer consultant Wilson Pascoal Colaco. They're part of the nearly
five-dozen Goa-linked individuals aboard the networking site
http://www.ryze.com Check this out, enter your links, and go ahead and
network. http://www.ryze.com/search.php?ffirstname=&flastname=&fcompany=&ftitle=&searchryze=1&findustry=&finterests=&searchcontacts=1&fhomecity=&funiversity=&booltype=AND&fhomestate=Goa&fhomecountry=&isform=Find+People
[] ALDONA-NET has been reporting the "informal inauguration" of a new bridge linking the historic island of Corjuvem.
But there was some skepticism. Will this be a lasting bridge? Or
will it face problems like the Mandovi-I bridge (and, according to
local reports) the fast-to-crumble new Ribandar bridge, which
reportedly showed problems within 48 hours of launch?Zuz Mari wrote on Aldona-Net: "It was a dream of our forefathers to see a bridge across and we are lucky to see it happen. We can now get over that lousy "ferryboat mentality" which was haunting us all this years."
To join Aldona-Net, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aldona-net or send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is primarily meant for people linked to Aldona. There are other village and general-purpose lists (Goanet, Calangutenet, various alumni, etc) meant for wider/other purposes. Check which one fits your needs.
[] GOA CHURCH GOES ONLINE: Journalist Melvyn S Misquita, Assistant
Chief of News Bureau at the Herald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> informs that
The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has launched its official website
(http://www.archgoadaman.org). Says he: "Besides covering various
issues pertaining to the Archdiocese in Goa and Daman, the website
also features a special section on the Exposition of the Sacred
Relics of St Francis Xavier, which is to take place between November
21 and January 2, 2005." Melvyn's request is to pass on this
information to others -- relatives, friends, parishes and Catholic
institutions -- to facilitate maximum coverage.[] ARE YOU, OR WERE YOU, A journalist in/from Goa? If so, do join this
mailing list Goajourno mailing list --
http://puggy.symonds.net/mailman/listinfo/goajourno Like other specilialist lists, this is a closed-membership one, open to
those who are part of the group. Address to post [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[] BAZEE.COM is the Indian equivalent of an Ebay. There are some 109 Goa-linked 'items' for sale. Mostly holidays, stays in hotels, etc. 97 items related to travel, 7 to real estate, 3 are linked to stamps, first-day-covers and envelopes, 1 to CDroms, and 1 to movies. See http://www.baazee.com/jsp/TradeSearch.jsp and search for GOA.
[] BELGAUM, ANYONE? Did you know a Leslie D'Souza who was a
brilliant student in the Class of 1970-71? The Paulites
mailing list, for all ex-students of St Paul's in Belgaum
(including many Africanders who studied there) is open to
all such debates. Sign on at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ExStudentsStPauls_Belgaum/ Vivian "Shenzi" (Class of 1956) [EMAIL PROTECTED] recently wrote in
to remind the list that 2006 -- the 150th anniversary of St Paul's
-- is just "around the corner". Said he: "Most of us are proud to be
Paulites, and proud of the school that gave us our foundation in
life. God willing, I will be there." He was replying to Dr Collin
Louzado (1956). They even have a Goa band in attendance for
that special day in December 2006, when past pupils will attend
the school assembly, walk around the school, take photographs,
and even have the gumption to challenge schoolboys in hockey![] MANDO, ET AL: Richard Cabral <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes in to say: "On behalf of Goa Cultural and Social Centre I would kindly like to rquest you to help us out in two ways. You are I'm sure fully aware that this Centre has been doing commendable work having been established in 1971 and till date has been organising the popular Mando Festivals. It is a pity that this organisation till today has not been able to have their own premises. Now the general body has decided to buy some premises preferably in the heart of the city. Hence the need for some funds. Since a lot of Goanetters have been talking of preserving our culture and might be willing to help in this regard, could you please post this request on Goanet? Secondly GCSC is also interested in hosting a website. Can u please guide?"
[] GOA'S ACTIVE FILM CLUB, MOVING IMAGES sent in a note that comes
from its enthusiastic and helpful founders Salil and Gatyri Konkar.
It says: "Thank you for the overwhelming response to our membership drive.
All our regular film screenings are now restricted to members only,
in accordance with the copyright and censorship rules for public
screening of films." "Membership forms can also be downloaded from our website
http://www.moviesgoa.org If you have any questions you need answered
email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call at 2464376 (8-10am)." The Konkars have aptly demonstrated how the Net can be deployed to
build and publicise real-life activity back in Goa. Check out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/moviesgoa/ [COMMENT: The censorship of films in India is an unfortunate
reality. Film-makers in Delhi, Mumbai and elsewhere are
currently campaigning against it!][] JULIAN GONSALVES, PhD: Whenever he returns to the land of his ancestors, Goa, Julian Gonsalves, Ph.D, lives in his house behind St.Sebastian Church (popularly known as the 'Pandava Chapel' because of the ancient cave nearby) at Aquem-Margao,. He has been based in the Philippines for the last two decades and moves round the globe helping create livelihoods for the poor from all over the third world. Read Alexyz's article on Dr Gonsalves on Goanet at http://news.gmane.org/gmane.culture.region.india.goa To get these postings direct in your mailbox, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and request her to add you to GoanetDigest.
[] YEARS BACK, we spoke of the Goa Schools Computers Project. Now,
it has morphed into the Knowledge Initiatives Trust. If you would
like to support the cause of community-supported education in Goa,
contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Daryl Martyris
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> to find out how you could get involved/help.
http://mail.knowledgeinitiatives.org/mailman/listinfo/kitrust
http://www.knowledgeinitiatives.org[] GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE: Check the resources of this documentation centre located at 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660. If you can't physically reach there, simply email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://www.goadesc.org Their goal: "Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy". Their Goa consumers network is also available at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goacan/
[] FROM A BRITTO BOY: Miguel "Michael" Braganza (Class of 1976) had
this to say, " The best part of our lives we spent at St.Britto's HS
with its motto 'Deeds, not Words'. By introducing a fellow Britto
boy to Britto Net, you can do a good deed with words. Britto boys
who are already on the net can post a little about what they do so
that others who know them have the joy of knowing where their class
mates and friends are and what they are doing. Some Britto boys have
met at the grand BMX 2004 Reuninion in Toronto in July last. We are
looking forward to a meet in the home base, Mapusa, in a few years
time. Keep in touch. Let the bonds strengthen."
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brittos/[] VASCO AND MORE: Ruben Quadros <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> of TEXEL Computers in Vasco da Gama had this to say: "This is what we definitely needed for Vasco. I congratulate those who took the initiative.... I look forward to discussing some important issues relevant to Vasco." To join this network send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[] QUERY FROM PORTUGAL, RELATED TO CALANGUTE: Margarida
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes, "Hi,my name is Margarida ,I am
portuguese,born in Lisbon .I live in Los nAngeles,U.S. my gran
grandmother was born in Calangute... she moved to Inhambane or
Kelimbane,in Africa and got married with my grand grandfather. They
both moved to Lisbon...her name was Carolina Augusta Pinto dos
Anjos. Can someone help me to find if I have family in Goa or
somewhere else in India? Thank you so ,so much."[] FROM THE WORLD OF MUSIC: Colin [EMAIL PROTECTED] says: "On the brighter side there's Jazzgoa, a new organisation in Goa (India's music capital) that's all set to take over from where jazzindia leaves off. please visit http://www.jazzgoa.com to know more about this organisation in Goa."
[] FRANKEY FERNANDES [EMAIL PROTECTED] says he's in the process of compiling a list of musicians of yesteryears who played music since the early 70s and still continue to play not at a professional level but for social gathering. With a focus on Vasco da Gama. Says he: "So far I managed to get in only 16 names of legends. Everyone will agree with me for sure when I say gone are the days when dances and parties began late at night and ended up only after sunrise. (Now you find Goan police coming to abruptly stop music even at 10 pm.) I am equally sure when I say gone is that great live music which is now replaced by modern programmed computer chip music." On Frankey's current list are Walter Almeida, guitar (Four Seasons), Francis Gurjao drums (Four Seasons), Assis Lobo, bass guitar (Four Seasons), Tony Alphonso, guitar (Four Seasons, Kuwait), Mickey Mascarenhas (Four Seasons), Agnelo D'Souza, bass guitar (Chocolate Highways), Lynton Barretto drums (Chocolate Highway), Xixto Paes percussion (Links), Terry D'Mello lead guitar (Lynx), Nayantara Lima Leitao guitar, Madeline Pereira keyboards, Muriel Alphonso keyboards (Kuwait), Dilip (guitar, Chocolate Highways), Milton Barretto guitar, Isidorio Fernandes (Bar Albert/drums), and Allan from Mangor (Chocolate Highway).
[] WILDLIFE: Listowner Clinton Vaz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
introduces a new list: GreenGoa is a place on the net where ordinary
people who care for Goa's envrionment meet and talk, discuss and
learn from each other and get closer in achieving the long term goal
of keeping Goa Green, and Clean by recycling, fighting pollution,
raising awareness and teaching others to help protect our
envronment. To have a look at the mailinglist site, go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GreenGoa/ Nirmal Kulkarni <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> suggested that the
group should have some priorities: 1.It should not only be a
discussion group but a group that takes up issues and acts on them
in a manner that reflects the groups ideology. 2.The group could
share not only experiences but also scientific data as we in Goa are
sometimes what we call romantic environmentalists and thus do not
get into deep ecology which is the need of the hour. 3. Green Goa
can start by documenting Goa's wild habitats in a systematic manner
which is easily accesible to its members and can thus try and
monitor these habitats. 4. Last but not the least, Green Goa should
not remain yet another yahoo group but should get into serious
conservation initiatives from the very beginning."[] BOMBAY, AND THE KUDDS: "After some time due to lot of employment in the bangalows, they arrived in Bombay but our brethren had no place to stay. They also thought of bringing their relatives to employ them in Bombay. The number of the warders began to increase, therefore it became imperative to have a big house. After much search they got a big house in Cavel Street and they named it as Santa Anna Club," -- Fr Nascimento Mascarenhas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> narrating the story of one of the Saligao kudds in Bombay. It was set up around 1850. Check out more Saligao-related postings on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/saligaonet
[] GETTING A VISA, AND THE NEW DIASPORA: Says Dr Eddie D'Sa, "For a
westerner, getting a visiting visa to anywhere, say India, is a
routine matter. But the opposite is not true. An intending Indian
visitor to Britain must have a sponsor in Britain who will vouch for
his maintenance costs and the Indian must travel to the nearest city
to be interviewed by a minor consular official who can grill him/her
thoroughly before agreeing to issue a visa. Westerners are even
allowed to buy property and settle in Goa or elsewhere. They will
probably mix with fellow Brits but hardly with the locals. The Brits
may be conned but are treated with respect, possibly reverence."
For an interesting list dealing with critical issues,
visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewDiaspora/[] REC.TRAVEL.ASIA is a Usenet newsgroup that does have the occasional
reference to Goa. You can locate it via http://groups.google.com See tjhe posting below on a thread titled 'Goa advice sought urgently'.
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=Goa+%2B+India&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d&selm=MPG.1bb51ada4961ca69989693%40News.Individual.NET&rnum=3
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