[Goanet]AICHEA DISSAK CHINTOP - March 29, 2005!
Dusreanchi chakri korpan tuji khont pekounk mozot mellta. (Serving others helps to heal your grief.) Moi-mogan, Domnic Fernandes Anjuna/Dhahran, KSA _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
Re: [Goanet] A horrific warning to all
--- Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gabrielbab, But I am puzzled by the fact that you wrote: Sure do. In response to the following from me: The point is it is wrong to disseminate urban legends and hoaxes through chain letters and spam email.Do you disagree? I will assume that it is a typing error, and that you actually meant you agree with me. Santoshbab, Yes - it was indeed a typo on my part. I meant I agree with your view that spread of hoaxes is wrong. Cheers, Gabriel. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet]Re:perks
--- gilbert menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gabriel, I have no intention of discussing 1961 affairs. This discussion is about the so called *perks* of the Armed Forces. I am wondering why your heart is bleeding for the Indian taxpayer, when you are not one yourself. You may also like to know that all members of the Armed Forces pay the same direct and indirect taxes which everyone else pays in this country without exception. Now , since you are making such an issue about perks, would you like to identify them and put a cost to them? Then we can discuss whether they contribute to your allegation of the *cats whiskers* attitude. Lastly, you have painted Admiral Mehta as a real ogre. Let me tell you that he really loves Goa. He should, because he has been married to a Goan for the past 30 years. regards, Gilbert Menezes Message: 9 Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 01:16:44 +1100 (EST) From: Gabriel de Figueiredo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Goanet]MI, MI, those empty pots! To: goanet@goanet.org Reply-To: goanet@goanet.org Coming back to the orginal perks that Philip mentioned that upset Gilbert. Largely, I agree with Gilbert that the military deserve them, after all they are expected to lay down their lives if need be. But these perks often go to their heads, and then the military have this attitude that they're the cat's whiskers and the civilians are nothing, not realising that it is because of the civilians and because the civilians pay them through their taxes that they are there. This is the same attitude that the Navy has regarding Dabolim, what with one Admiral Mehta once bluffing his way at a conference quoting a lease agreement signed between the Indian MoD and the Civil Aviation Dept, to which the Goan populace, especially the Govt, was not privy to. Please read the above carefully, and see if I made *any* bleeding-heart comments. Its all about the Navy's attitude - nil else. Who Admiral Mehta is married to, is his private matter - please don't bring it into the discussion. Events of 1961/1962 do have an influence why the Navy is holding on to Dabolim. P.S. Contrary to what you state, I do pay tax in Goa, though not income-tax. And I do contribute to Goan charities whenever possible, which is not peanuts either. Cheers, Gabriel de Figueiredo. Melbourne -Australia. Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. http://au.movies.yahoo.com
[Goanet]Umbrellas, Vangores, Bunds - CUNCOLIM - That Village of Twelve
GOA MESSENGER, 1-15 February 2005 Vol. VI Issue - 6 -- Umbrellas, Vangores, Bunds Cuncolim - That Village Of Twelve Armstrong Vaz Twelve seems to be a favourable number with Cuncol kars. They have twelve umbrellas representing the twelve Vangores of Cuncolim, and then they have the twelve bunds of Cuncolim and the twelve Van gores comprising of the original inhabitants-Gaonkars of Cuncolim. Here are some interesting related facts. The Shantadurga Temple The Gaonkars of Cuncolim secretly transferred the deity of Shri Shantadurga to Fatorpa in the face of forceful conversion by the Portuguese in Cuncolim. The present temple is housed at Fatorpa .The temple lies amidst the greenery of the surrounding hills and is known for a big annual zatra (fair) which falls in the month of Paus .(December-January) from Pancha mi to Dosam which in fact, sets the tone of all the zatras in Goa. Hindus and Catholics alike worship the deity, which represents the truly secular character and communal harmony Of Goa.The Fatorpa temple is also know for the Shigmo Sontreo (Umbrellas) festival. During which, on panchami day (usually in March), the devotees commemorate the day of transfer of the deity to Cuncolim from its present location Fatorpa. The colourful procession wends its way through the same old route by which the deity was brought to Fatorpa. The deity of Shantadurga is brought in a procession from Fatorpa to Cuncolim, each year, on Panchami day in the month of Phalguna, the day on which the festival of Sontreos is held. The deity is ceremoniously taken to the original place where it was enshrined, to the accompaniment of traditional folk music and twelve silk umbrellas. The procession passes through the vaddos of Molanguinim, Biunsa, Voddy, Tolliebhatt, Markutt and Demani and from Molangini to Fatorpa The twelve umbrellas represent the twelve vangores of Cuncolim. There is only one red umbrella. The procession banned by the Portuguese at the request of Patriarch Don Antonio Sebastiao Valentewas re-established after the Portuguese Republic was set up in 1910. The Twelve Vangores Mhal: Gaonkars of Dessai and Porob ward. Shetkaar: Coutin hos of Socrecotto Naik: Tavares, Almeida, Torcato of Murida and Baga, Dessai and Naik. Mangro: Souzas of Biunsa and Dessai. Sobro: Martins of Dandora, Baga, Velim and Dessai. Tombddo: Dessais. Porob: Fernandes of Cuncolim and sokoillo-vaddo of Velim. Sidakali: Coutinho, Pereira and Paes of Milleavaddo, Saldanha, Viera, Mas-carenhas, Souza, and Mir -andas of Dandora. Lokakalli: Lourenco, Rebello, Gama, Tavares, Faria, Vaz, Fernandes. Bandekar: Aguiar, Almeida of Adibandh, Noronha, Dessai, Dias of Murida, Noronha of Maddicotto, and the component of third vangores of Assolna, residents of Gadwavaddo and Bandavaddo, Almeida, Sousa, Gracias, Martins, Melo and Saldanha. Rounno: Dias and Dessai Benklo: Dessai, Moraes and Coutinho and residents of Benkleavaddo. The ward of Veroda, has a separate church-St. Anthonys Church (Verodkars, however earlier formed part of the Cuncolim parish till the elevation of the San Antonio Capela to a church in the early 1980s. The elevation of status from Chapel to Church was largely due to businessman Avertano Furtado of Holiday Inn Resort (Cavelos sim).Veroda also has six vangores or family groups. Fotto: includes Jacques, Moraes, Brito and Noronha. Naik, Nayak, Naique, Zolmi and Porobo. These family groups consist are the original Gaonkars of Cuncolim and Veroda. Each year the feast of Our Lady of Health is celebrated by one of the twelve vangores of Cuncolim. The twelve vangores of Cuncolim irrespective of their present religious beliefs; continue to have a hand in the administrative affairs of the Temple at Shantadurga, Fatorpa. Twelve Bhands of Cun colim: In Cuncolim, Goa has an interesting irrigation system - Bara Bhand (twelve bunds) that are named Zogla bandh, Uskinibandh, Molle -bandh, Vedebandh, Sallebandh ,Folleabandh and Dothra bandh (on the Northern and Eastern sides). Chireabhandh, Oddabandh, Fontibandh, Dugalebandh, Pairabandh and Novobandh on Southern and Western side.The village has perhaps more rivulets than any other in Goa. Unfortunately due to deposits of silt and sand for over a century, they are not deep enough to irrigate a large portion of the village for the second crop. Small dams that are built annually in the month of October with mud, twigs and coconut stem hold or collect water in the streams that encircle the villages of Cuncolim Veroda. The water collected is used for the production of Vangana(Khazana/saline) crop. The water reservoir No vo Bandh supplies water to the neighbouring villages of Assolna, Ambelim and Velim. The bandh is situated between two hills. The Portuguese rebuilt it around 1880 when the old one had collapsed. At that time the surrounding areas were flooded and cattle and goats, washed away. Although rebuilt about hundred years ago, it is still called Novo Bandh-new bund. Initially
[Goanet]Indian Mutual Funds.
http://in.rediff.com/money/2005/mar/28perfin.htm How best to judge a mutual fund Sunil Nayanar | March 28, 2005 10:57 IST Evaluating mutual fund performance is always an exercise fraught with risks. Funds, which performed best in terms of absolute returns may not necessarily be the most consistent over longer periods of time. And if you are looking at annualised returns, abnormally high returns in a rising market may help a fund post averages higher than the rest, regardless of whether it managed to perform consistently over several years running. While there is no better benchmark than performance, investors would do well to keep in mind the consistency factor also. And the winners are... A look at the performance of equity diversified schemes over a one-year period ended February 28, 2005, tells us that SBI Mutual Fund's Magnum Global scheme is on top of the heap as far as returns for the period go, at 84.49 per cent, followed by another scheme of SBI -- SBI Magnum Sector Umbrella -- Contra Fund, at 80.78 per cent. The next three in the list are Taurus Starshare (66.43 per cent), Sundaram Select Mid Cap (63.86 per cent) and Franklin India Prima Fund (61.88 per cent). These funds have also managed to outperform the benchmark Sensex by a mile. For the record, the Sensex recorded a return of 18.35 per cent over the past one year. We are not merely looking at absolute returns per se. Our aim is to do better than the peer set while trying to beat the index, notes Rajat Jain, chief investment officer of Principal Mutual Fund, whose Principal Growth Fund gave a return of 49.64 per cent. When one looks at compounded annualised returns for periods above one year, we get a different picture. For the two-year period, well-known funds like Franklin India Prima Fund (99.34 per cent) and Reliance Growth Fund (98.43 per cent) come out on top. SBI's top performing funds, Magnum Sector Umbrella -- Contra and Magnum Global, have done well over here, too, giving returns of 95.32 per cent and 92.87 per cent respectively. In fact, the former is the best performing diversified fund over a five-year period, too, with returns of 26.19 per cent, followed by Franklin India Prima Fund (24.83 per cent), Reliance Vision (24.76 per cent), Reliance Growth (20.69 per cent) and HDFC Capital Builder (20.18 per cent). When you look at the compounded annualised return for the Sensex for the five-year period, which is at 3.18 per cent, the performance of these schemes stands out. Look for consistency The problem is -- as we noted earlier -- annualised returns may be skewed by an abnormal return during any year in the timeframe of return calculation. That way funds which have consistently beaten the markets over the years, without giving abnormally high returns during any period, tend to be lower down the order. Also while one fund manager may have played it cautious by investing in good quality stocks over the years and given a return of, say, 20 per cent over a five-year period, another one who invested in speculative stocks or small-caps in one year may have struck it rich in that year, thereby outperforming the former by a long way. Thus it is important to look at consistency of returns over a period of time rather than going by absolute returns generated in the short term, or even one or two years. A look at the top 25 schemes in terms of absolute returns over the one-year period ended February 28, 2005, and their consistency over the past five calendar years throws up a different picture altogether. There are few schemes, which have consistently managed to beat the index over the past years. The most notable among them being HDFC Capital Builder, which topped the charts in 2004, Franklin India Prima Fund, the 2003 topper and Reliance Growth (best in 2002). While these funds have consistently managed to stay in the top 10, others like HSBC Equity Fund, Alliance Equity Fund, DSP ML Opportunities and Principal Growth also have performed admirably. HDFC Capital Builder has managed to beat the index in five of the six years under consideration, the only aberration coming in 2001. Franklin India Prima also managed to stay ahead of the index five of six times, missing out only in 2000, when the tech bubble burst. As for Reliance Growth, it has been an outperformer four of six times. The way to the top But to be fair, funds like SBI Magnum Global and SBI Magnum Umbrella - Contra have been performing remarkably well over the past year. In fact, the former is the number one in terms of return for the past six months, while it is lying at number five for the three-month period ended February 28, 2005. Similarly the latter ranks in the top five for the three-month and six-month periods. A look at the portfolios of these schemes shows active churning in the past year. While SBI Magnum Global had auto, auto ancillaries, steel and petro stocks dominating its portfolio in February 2004, one year hence it has shifted focus to
Re: [Goanet]3 Nepal scholars barred from Goa meet
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 07:37:10 -0800 (PST), Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gabe has been posting articles by some anti-American columnists from India highly critical of the US for revoking the visas or denying visas to certain Indians, as if any and everyone should be allowed into the country just because they want to..Experienced travellers know that this can happen if their paperwork is incomplete or if their bona fides are questioned by the host country for whatever reason. Fred has now given us an example of 3 Nepalese scholars barred from a meeting in India, including one who had been an Ambassador to India. Security personnel stopped them at the border on orders from higher authorities. Hey, Gabe, since you seem to have been trying to make some sort of point with those articles you posted, what say you or your anti-American columnists now? RESPONSE: Mario, Mario wither thou goest? Where is Khatmandu? Who prevented them from entering into India? I think this question about not allowing them to travel has to do with their own homeland. Please ask the King of Nepal. USA Certainly has the right to prevent any one they wish, from not entering their territory. I accept that totally. What I don't accept, is your retort, that USA is one of the most accommodative Countries in the World, on this issue. Call it as it is, please. Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Huge Earthquake 8.2 - 8.5
http://today.reuters.co.uk/News/newsArticle.aspx?type=topNewsstoryID=2005-03-28T184439Z_01_HOL861194_RTRUKOC_0_QUAKE-ASIA.xml JAKARTA (Reuters) - A massive 8.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Sumatra close to where a quake triggered a tsunami that left nearly 300,000 people dead or missing across Asia, residents and officials say. The latest quake had the potential to cause a widely destructive tsunami and authorities should take immediate action, including evacuating coastlines within 600 miles (1,000 km) of the epicentre, the Pacific tsunami warning centre said. One official said any possible tsunami could be headed toward the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but Indonesia's Metro TV quoted a resident on the island of Nias, off western Sumatra, as saying buildings there were damaged. Things are quite bad right now, the resident said. There is much damage. People are running in panic. Many people are also trapped. He did not elaborate on what he meant by people were trapped. Tens of thousands of people across northern and western Sumatra fled their homes and drove or ran to higher ground, TV and residents said. Thailand urged people living along parts of its west coast, including tourists on the resort island of Phuket, to evacuate while Malaysia issued a warning to coastal residents. About 3,000 to 4,000 tourists and locals have been evacuated from Patong and Kamala beaches to higher places, Phuket deputy governor Wichai Buapradit told Reuters. We've told them to take their valuable belongings and to go to higher places, he added. Authorities in India's Andaman and Nicobar islands, north of the epicentre, issued a preliminary tsunami warning as did the federal government in New Delhi. Sirens were ringing in the eastern Sri Lankan town of Trincomalee and many coastal areas were evacuated, residents said. NO REPORTS OF TSUNAMI Indonesia's information minister said there were no reports of a tsunami along the coast. There is no report of any damage, the Andaman and Nicobar islands' Lieutenant-Governor Ram Kapse told Reuters by telephone. We have issued an initial warning. If there is any problem, we will evacuate. A spokesman for the U.S. Geological Survey told Reuters the quake struck 125 miles (200 km) west northwest of Sibolga, Sumatra or 880 miles northwest of the Indonesian capital of Jakarta at 5:09 p.m. on Monday, close to where the 9.0 magnitude quake struck in December. It was felt as far away as Singapore and the Malaysian coastal city of Penang, jolting people out of their beds just past midnight. It felt stronger than on December 26, said Arumugam Gopal, a resident of Penang. A telephone operator in the Sumatran city of Medan said: It was very strong. We all ran out of the building. An NGO official in Banda Aceh, the town worst hit by the December 26 tsunami, sent out a telephone message saying thousands of people fled their homes and headed for higher ground after feeling what he described as a very damn big earthquake. U.S. Geological Survey spokesman Don Blakeman said Monday's quake was considered a great earthquake because it was larger than a magnitude 8. He said it was an aftershock from December's temblor but was a very serious earthquake in its own right. But the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said the quake had the potential to generate a widely destructive tsunami in the ocean or seas near the earthquake. Authorities can assume the danger has passed if no tsunami waves are observed in the region near the epicentre within three hours of the earthquake, it added. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]PROFILE: Goa's number one on two wheels (By Fermino Faleiro)
GOA'S NUMBER ONE ON TWO WHEELS: BE POSITIVE, HAVE FAITH FOR SUCCESS Meet Goa's rider Number 1. Fidel Furtado of Raia, Salcete, is a determined rider and a maniac on two wheels. He practices on his own private racing track -- there's no permanent racing track in Goa yet. At 33, this Science graduate who's study pharmacy runs the Fatorda Pharmacy, apart from being a student of the Kare Law College at Margao. Believes Fidel: Motocross racing brings out the best in people. Encompassed within our sport are all the best qualities of mankind -- courage, determination, integrity, competitiveness, honesty, skill and virtue. Fermino Faleiro interviews the local achiever. Q: How would you describe yourself briefly. I like adventure sports and also off-road driving with my jeep, mountain climbing and boating. Q: Are you a trained or self-learned rider? (Smilingly) I am a natural rider as riding fast runs in our family. My brother Gordon is also a rider. Then, my father sabino used to always ride his bike or car fast, so may be i learnt from him. Moreover, motocross racing involves jumps and sharp-U turns; so some amount of natural talent is required. Q: Now since you are a celebrated rider and hold the title of being Goa's Number 1 rider, how does it feel? It feels really good. I give credit to my heavenly father. With his blessings i reached the top. Then, there was a lot of help from my parents Sabino and Bertha, my brother Gordon, sister Sheryl and my friends. to be No 1 rider a lot of hard work has to be put in. Also, there's training, bike mainentenance, and so on. It's a big ordeal and its a bigger ordeal. Q: What inspired you into getting in this daring hobby? I used to see my father riding his bike fast and i love speed; its a real pleasure. I like the feel of the wind on my face and the roar of the bike, it rushes up my spirit of adventure and moreover I like to take risks and face challenges. Much of this was in this sport; mostly it was for the love of speed, apart from the fact that I myself as gifted by god for this sport. Q: What are the challenges and difficulties one faces on the tracks? Well, on the tracks there are lots of challenges. We have to take jumps, ''whoop de doos which means speed breakers but they are high. Then there are sharp turns, and the high table tops jumps, which have to be tackled with speed. Then, on the first turn, there is always a risk of a crash as 20-30 riders all rush towards the first turn to get the lead from the start line. So, being present on the first turn is not for the fainthearted. Sometimes, crashes also do occur on turns and on jumps, when two riders jump simultaneously. Q: What kind of assistance do you'll receive or expect from the Sports Authority and others who can make a difference to this sport in Goa? Well, first the bike cost around Rs 300,000 to import, so the Sports Authority of Goa should work to get the import duty waived. This would allow riders to bring in bikes at half the current price. Then, companies such as Suzuki, Yahama, Honda and Kawasaki should sponsor riders with support, in the form of parts and riding gear. Finally, a permanent track should be made available, and the prize-money offered should be increased. Imagine, we spend around Rs 15,000 for an event, and the prize money we receive is just Rs 5000. Q: Winning, it would seem, is your hobby. Where, and what event, was the very first you won? (Smilingly): The very first event that i won was Veedol auto cross in Panjim, i won the first place with my Yezdi bike. (WHICH YEAR) Q: How do you balance yourself between studies, profession and your daring hobby? It is again the blessing of my God, Lord Jesus, and the support from my family who help me very much. Without them it was not possible. Well, another thing is we have to balance our timings, giving each a equal time. That means, one slot for studies, then buisness, and remaining for racing. Q: What are the other events you are currently looking forward to? The MRF round which is going to be held soon in Goa. Its a national meet or event and so lot of competition, and then there is also two local races in Navelim and Mobor, and the gold cup supercross in Candolim . Q: What is your message to aspiring young riders and youth? Have a faith in God, have confidence in yourself and in your equipment, be positive, and sucess is sure. -- THE WRITER is currently undergoing a mentorship programme at the Pilar School of Journalism/GoaJMentor Network. Your comments on this article could act as an encouragement to the writer, who can be contacted at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet]TAKE CARE
=== TAKE CARE - people in Goa. === Another eartquake 8.5 magnitude off SUMATRA. Tsunami warning issued - please take care rene = rene
[Goanet]Another Tsunami?
A massive earthquake has struck near Indonesia. The eight-point-two magnitude quake was centered 880 miles northwest of Jakarta. A spokesman for the U.S. Geological Survey says the quake could trigger a tsunami. No reports of injury or damage had been received from the region. The Dec. 26 quake that launched the massive tsunami was a 9.0, the USGS said. KBTV-4 News will have the latest on this story during Your Hometown News at 5 and 10. Stay tuned. ( Regional News Service and NBC News contributed to this report.) http://www.kbtv4.tv/news/default.asp?mode=shownewsid=8227 Southeast Texans` Compassion to Tsunami Victims Created a Supply Surplus Several Charities Unite to Bring Relief to Tsunami Devastated Regions of Sri Lanka Local Organization Pledges $1 Million to Build New Orphanage for Tsunami Victims Hometown News Travels to Southeast Asia with Local Charities to Survey Damage Cleanup Efforts Christus Hospital Associates Raise Over $2,000 for Tsunami Crisis Invisible Armor Heading to Tsunami Victims Local Company Meets With Congressman Lampson to Help Aide Tsunami Victims American Red Cross Responds to Tsunamis -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]ALEXYZ.VERSE
I've been digesting Goanet Digest now and then and would like to contribute to it it ...as and when. And hopefully to add a little colour to it...it will be in verse. To begin with... on the long drawn debate on caste...which coincidently I had also visualised with the verse below on my weekly page ALEXYZ XACUTI in the WEEKENDER OF Gomantak Times on EASTER SUNDAY i.e 27 March 2005. CHRIST'S ENCOUNTER WITH CASTEIST CHRISTIANS T'was Easter when Christ descended to Goa for a holiday and got a blast ! To know his Christians were divided into Upper, Middle and Lower caste. This is not in my teachings or in the Bible he sadly said... And those who believe in caste are not Christians he declared !! Then with disgust ascended into heaven feeling like an outcaste !!! CheersAlexyz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet]On Good Friday, Goan Villagers Venerate The Dead Body Of Jesus(SAR)
On Good Friday, Goan Villagers Venerate The Dead Body Of Jesus By Fr. Desmond de Sousa CSsR PANAJI, Goa (SAR NEWS) -- In the Church of Varca, a village in south Goa, dedicated to Our Lady of Glory, there is an image of the dead body of Jesus (Senhor Morto), which is believed to be miraculous. Twice in the year, people from all walks of life and religious beliefs come from the neighbouring villages and all parts of Goa to Varca to venerate this image. The two days of veneration are November 27 and Good Friday -- from morning to evening. On November 27, the Archdiocese of Goa alone celebrates the feast of the Holy Cross, explains the parish priest. Despite more than 500 years of established Catholic faith in Goa, the popular devotion of the people is highly susceptible to believe unusual happenings as miracles or possessions by evil spirits. Apparitions of Our Lady near a Church in the village of Batim, in central Goa, miraculous bleeding images and dramatic possessions by dead persons' spirits are fairly common occurrences. Someone remarked during the spiritual preparations for the millennium, When we had sessions on the Social Doctrine of the Church which is essential to the Catholic faith, despite all our propaganda, the maximum number of participants we ever drew was about 100. But an all-night vigil, with healing service that is not essential to the faith, without much propaganda, will draw more than 10,000 people. The Synod of Goa (February 2002) was aware of the need to change the highly devotional faith of the people into a responsible faith for the transformation of Goan society. But the popular devotions are deeply ingrained in the faith of the people. For the last couple of years, there has been some uneasiness about the veneration of the dead image of Jesus, from Good Friday morning, whereas the celebration of the Passion and Death of Jesus only begins in the afternoon. This year, on the advice of the Varca Church Pastoral Council, the authorities had decided to make a change in the timings of veneration on Good Friday alone. The veneration of the image of Senhor Morto started after the procession that followed the Good Friday ceremonies and continued till noon on Holy Saturday. A press release stated that the change in timings was to avoid disappointing those who came as usual in the morning.
Re: [Goanet]Dalits and Jesuits Wimbledon.
America, the Catholic weekly magazine published by Jesuits since 1909 is at http://www.americamagazine.org/ Subscription to the both the print and web versions is $48 p.a. For the web version only the sub. Is $24 p.a. Single articles cost $1.50 but you can also buy access to the archives for a set period of time - for example, $4.95 for 24 hours. The article summaries are free and the one in question is cited as: Title: 'Dalit' Means Broken BY: John Francis Izzo. Source: America. New York: Feb 14, 2005.Vol. 192, Iss. 5; pg. 11, 4 pgs Subjects: Religious discrimination, Catholic churches, Caste ISSN/ISBN: 00027049 Text Word Count 2284 Document URL: Abstract (Document Summary) Recent Hindu-Muslim riots and attacks on Christians are instigated by affluent, elite, high-caste Hindus who are trying to expel threats to the Brahminic caste system, the Hindu ideology of superiority and inferiority. The need for Catholic bishops and priests to solve caste discrimination and end prejudice against poor Catholic Dalit villagers is emphasized. An alternative to buying it would be to refer to it in any large Catholic or National Library. In London it is available at Heythrop College (Kensington, W8) and at the British Library (St Pancras NW1) Eddie Fernandes London === - Original Message - From: Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] In my initial post on the subject I had mentioned that the article 'Dalit' Means Broken was published in the Jesuit magazine, America, in the February 14, 2005 issue, and that it was only available on the Internet to paying subscribers. The web site is www.americamagazine.org --- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the only thing I could find; nothing about caste issues. :- http://www.jesuitmissions.org.uk/wimbledoncollege/ In many parts of India today the persecution and oppression of the Dalits, better known as the Untouchables, is still continuing.
[Goanet]Course on Cultivation of Orchids and Anthuriums.
Course on Cultivation of Orchids and Anthuriums. St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, is organising its second course on Cultivation of Orchids and Anthuriums, under the extension service of the Community College Cell. The course will be of four months duration and will be conducted on Saturdays from 2.30p.m. to 5.30p.m. starting from 9th April, 2005. For further information contact the college office at 2262356 or e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Orchids and Anthuriums have a very good market potential in Goa, require easy handling, have a longer table life of 15 - 20 days and remain fresh on the plant for not less than a month. In addition, the Goan climate is highly suitable for the plants. Therefore it makes an ideal choice as a Career opportunity and a profitable hobby in Goa.
Re: [Goanet]Dalits and Jesuits Wimbledon.
In my initial post on the subject I had mentioned that the article 'Dalit' Means Broken was published in the Jesuit magazine, America, in the February 14, 2005 issue, and that it was only available on the Internet to paying subscribers. The web site is www.americamagazine.org --- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the only thing I could find; nothing about caste issues. :- http://www.jesuitmissions.org.uk/wimbledoncollege/ In many parts of India today the persecution and oppression of the Dalits, better known as the Untouchables, is still continuing.
Re: [Goanet]3 Nepal scholars barred from Goa meet
Gabe has been posting articles by some anti-American columnists from India highly critical of the US for revoking the visas or denying visas to certain Indians, as if any and everyone should be allowed into the country just because they want to. Experienced travellers know that this can happen if their paperwork is incomplete or if their bona fides are questioned by the host country for whatever reason. Fred has now given us an example of 3 Nepalese scholars barred from a meeting in India, including one who had been an Ambassador to India. Security personnel stopped them at the border on orders from higher authorities. Hey, Gabe, since you seem to have been trying to make some sort of point with those articles you posted, what say you or your anti-American columnists now? --- Frederick Noronha wrote: http://in.news.yahoo.com//050326/43/2ke75.html Top Stories Saturday March 26, 10:28 AM Three Nepal scholars barred from India meet By Indo-Asian News Service Kathmandu, March 26 (IANS) Three Nepalese academics, including a former ambassador to India, were Friday prevented by security forces from traveling to India to attend a seminar. Lokraj Baral, a former Nepalese envoy to India and a respected author, as well as Tribhuvan University professors Krishna Khanal and Krishna Hachchethu were to take part in the seminar to be held in Goa from Saturday. The Centre for the Study of Developing Society in New Delhi had organised the meet. But security personnel stopped all three at the Tribhuvan International Airport, saying they had instructions from higher authorities.
[Goanet]Mahindra rally to hold Salgaocar
Mahindra rally to hold Salgaocar Last Updated: March 28, 2005 16:43 IST An injury time controversial goal helped Mahindra United, who were reduced to 10-men, to rally from behind to hold Salgaocar to a 2-2 draw in the ninth National Football League match at the Nehru stadium in Margao, on Sunday. Leading 1-0 at half time, Salgaocar dominated majority of the proceedings and scored through Bernard Pires (43rd minute) and Bello Rasaq (82nd). Mahindra scored both their goals through penalties by Flavio Deo Rodrigues (64th, injury time). The draw took Mahindra's tally to 20 points from 14 matches, while Salgaocar have 16 points from 14 matches. Salgaocar's Rasaq was declared man of the match. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/
[Goanet]TELE COUNSELLING HELPLINE.
TELE COUNSELLING HELPLINE. The Post Graduate Department of Psychology of St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, is introducing a Tele Counselling Helpline for students during the examination period. It is during this period that a student goes through a gamut of emotions, many even feel that they cannot cope with this stress. Often, their parents and teachers are unavailable to provide the necessary help, or unable to do so. This is the only Post-Graduate Department of Psychology in GOA and the department has setup a Tele Counselling Helpline to help students and provide them with timely help and guidance. In order to overcome their stressful situation. Counsellors are made available and they could be approached through the following numbers: 2262356 - 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. 9850458891 - after 4.00 p.m. 9850458891.
[Goanet]Bhupathi-Woodbridge advance
Bhupathi-Woodbridge advance March 28, 2005 16:17 IST Mahesh Bhupathi and Todd Woodbridge of Australia moved into the second round while Leander Paes and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia made a first round exit in the doubles event of the Nasdaq Open-100 tennis tournament at Key Biscayne, Miami on Sunday. Fifth seeded Bhupathi and his Australian partner defeated Jiri Novak and David Rikl of Czech Republic 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 in the opening round of the USD 3,450,000 Tier 1 event. The duo will next play Americans Graydon Oliver and Travis Parrott. Paes and Zimonjic, the seventh seeds, lost after a tough three-set battle against Jose Acasuso of Argentina and Nicholas Lapentti of Ecuador. They went down 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (10-8), 3-6. Acasuso and Lapentti will now face Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram of Israel in the second round. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/
[Goanet]sontreo festival on 30th March evening
WELCOME TO CUNCOLIM FOR THE SONTREO FESTIVAL (UMBRELLA FESTIVAL STARTING FROM FATORPA AND ENDING AT CUNCOLIM. 30th March, starting from Fatorpa and ending at Cuncolim at around 2.30 to 3.00 p.m. when the diety reaches Cuncolim from Fatorpa. bye gave a festival fo colurs coming to cuncolim.
[Goanet]Face to face with tribal reality of Goa - IV
Hello! Next NEST study session will be held at the residence of Anand Velip, H.No.228, Valkini, Col. no.2, Sanguem, Goa from 4pm on saturday 2nd April to 4pm Sunday 3rd April 2005. The Venue is 7kms. away from Sanguem town. Public transport is available from Sanguem. You are invited. Overnight stay. Anand's contact nos. 2607277, 2607273 Theme: Feudalism, Capitalism and transformations in tribes of Goa. Thanks and hope to see you in Sanguem. Gopal KerkerDurgadas Gaonkar Sebastian Rodrigues NATURE ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY AND TRANSFORMATIONS (NEST) DONGAR GHAR, HILLTOP RESIDENCE, CHORAO ISLANDS, TISWADI, GOA. PH:(0832)2492014. 31/A, IGREJ VADDO, MARNA, SIOLIM, BARDEZ, GOA. 403517 PH: (0832)2272164 FOUNDER: Dr. Bikram Dasgupta.
Re: [Goanet]Game 3 Madd!
Hi, It would be nice if Dominic, you and the others write the English meaning of the words so we know when to use them thanks marie [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet]Astrology for politicians!
FOLLOW YOUR STARS Learn to say no, said Charles Spurgeon. It will be of more use to you than to be able to read Latin. One educator used to say that no society can last long unless it has a quorum of unpurchasable people. These are people of principle who cannot be bought; people who have learned to say no. I believe that these so-called unpurchasable people are the truly contented and fulfilled souls around us. In Whitney Seymour's book MAKING A DIFFERENCE (New York: William Morrow and Co., Inc., 1984), Arthur McArthur, General Douglas McArthur's father, told his son of such an unpurchasable man. This man was a Union general in charge of the occupied territory surrounding New Orleans toward the end of the American Civil War. He was pressed by local plantation owners to permit them to haul their cotton to the wharves in order for it to be sold for shipment to England. The general controlled all the wagons and horses, and his orders from high command in Washington were clear. He was not to let the cotton crop get to market. Then one day, when Colonel Arthur MacArthur was visiting the general, two Southern ladies were ushered into the general's office, a grande dame and a beautiful young companion. The older lady came right to the point. She said that the landowners needed the temporary use of transport facilities to move their cotton. The North did not wish to force England into the war, she argued, and was allowing some merchant ships to slip through the blockade. Therefore, the Union would not be opposed to the sale of cotton for English textile mills. To show her gratitude she handed over $250,000 in gold certificates. And if you need other inducements, this young lady will supply them, she added. They departed, leaving behind a distressed general holding the beautiful young woman's address. The general immediately ordered MacArthur to dispatch this message to Washington: TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: I have just been offered two hundred and fifty thousand dollars and the most beautiful woman I have ever seen to betray my trust. I am depositing the money with the Treasury of the United States, and request immediate relief from this command. They are getting close to my price. Many others may have fallen for the seductive offer. And though his decision was no doubt difficult to make, how much harder might his life have eventually become had he chosen wrong? Saying yes to contentment and peace often begins with saying no. For ultimately happy lives are guided by unwavering principles, such as honesty, trust and love. Those who keep sight of their principles and use them as a guide in all their decision-making will eventually arrive at a place of lasting peace. Ideals are like stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, says Carl Schurz. But like the (seafarers) on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them you will reach your destiny. __
[Goanet]Between the lines
Kuldip Nayar writes from New Delhi It appears that the BJP is beginning to retrieve the territory it had lost. After the defeat at the Lok Sabha polls nearly one year ago the party was in the dumps. The media paid it hardly any attention. The BJP tried to play the Hindutva card but made no headway. There was no response to even the emotive issue of building a temple at the place where the Babri masjid stood once. The ruling Congress itself is responsible for making the BJP relevant. Initially, the stalling of parliament rattled the Congress unnecessarily. The more the government sought the BJP's cooperation, the more intractable it became. This was the game that the Congress too had played when it was in the opposition. It should have figured out how to face such situations. What really put the Congress on the defensive was its effort to grab power, first in Goa and then in Jharkhand. The party adopted the same old methods to get into the seat through the Congress-appointed governors even though the party and its allies had not the necessary numbers. People were shocked to see the flouting of constitutional methods. Defeat either evokes defiance or the desire to compromise. The Congress has opted for the latter. Maybe, it has found that the BJP leaders, from L.K.Advani to Sushma Swaraj, are too ferocious for the Congress to challenge with the timid and the inarticulate lot it has on its side. Maybe, the Congress has decided not to join issue with the BJP. Whatever the reason, it is apparent that the Congress does not want to pick up the gauntlet which the BJP throws down so often. Those who saw Congress president Sonia Gandhi taking on the then prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in the Lok Sabha are disappointed over the squeamishness of the Congress leaders. Something has gone wrong somewhere because Sonia is still the party president. Either Sonia has some other considerations in view or her advisors have given her poor advice. Therefore, New Delhi's overreaction to the denial of US visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi does not come as a surprise. Washington's step was an act of indiscretion and, hence, highly objectionable. The State Department could have ticked Modi off by withdrawing the diplomatic visa while sustaining the ordinary one. True, America bungled. But the pitch to which New Delhi took the incident was so disproportionate that it made Modi look like a martyr. He is responsible for the Gujarat carnage and remains unrepentant. The BJP's attitude was understandable. It had to go to town because it had been groping for an issue for a long time to be in the limelight. The party converted the visa's denial into an issue of national pride. When in power, the party did not say a word over the stripping of George Fernandes at New York, although he was India's defence minister at that time. L.K. Advani was then on a different trip: how President Bush dropped in when Advani was sitting with Secretary of State Powell. The party wanted to take credit for proximity with America. Modi is himself exploiting the visa's denial and saying all kinds of things to divert attention from the real reason: The report by the National Human Rights Commission on his complicity in what happened in Gujarat. Modi's one vignette is that President Bush has punished him because he has enacted the anti-conversion measure. Another Modi quote is that human rights activists should be punished for their foreign links. That Washington has again refused him a visa is unfortunate. But it is a non-event, not the end of the world as the BJP is trying to project. Why should the Congress play into its hands? Perhaps the government has an eye on the smooth functioning of parliament. Is this the price? The Congress is, however, wrong if it believes that the BJP will show any accommodation to the government. This is clear from the manner in which the BJP state governments have refused to introduce VAT, a tax which is to be levied throughout the country from April 1. The same non-cooperative attitude was behind the BJP boycott of Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee's conference of State Speakers. His idea was not to confront the judiciary but to point out that the Jharkhand judgment indicating guidelines to the state legislature might upset the fine balance which the judiciary and the legislatures had maintained after independence. The constitution gave legislatures unrestricted powers to conduct affairs in the house. Even unwittingly, the supremacy of the elected should not be watered down. The Congress rightly allowed its states to attend the Speaker's meeting. But it did not support his suggestion that the President, as authorized by the constitution, should make a reference to the Supreme Court for another look on its judgment so as to delineate clearly the power of the judiciary and that of legislatures. The Congress
[Goanet]Thought for Today
Thought for Today 27-03-2005 Peace You are a peace messenger who can see beyond the differences dividing two sides to the similarities that lie deep inside.
[Goanet]Easter Greetings
Easter Greetings The managing committee of the Goan Welfare Society (GWS), Kuwait wishes all its members, well-wishers and the Goan community, a very Blessed Easter. Carmo Santos, President Managing Committee Goan Welfare Society - Kuwait http://www.goa-world.com/goa/gws/ Upcoming Events in Kuwait: May Ball 2005 - 12th May 2005 at Safir Palace, Riggae. Annual General Body Meeting - Venue and Date will be announced shortly. Upcoming Event in Kuwait: India Day - 1st April 2005 - Kuwait Entertainment City.
Re: [Goanet]GABE!, So, what?
On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 08:14:02 -0800 (PST), Mario Goveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gabe, I stand by my comments. The US Immigration authorities obviously have their reasons for interrogating and deporting Mr. Sadiq. So what? It is high time they became more selective. People with legitimate reasons for coming to the US have several avenues for appeal. --- Gabe Menezes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The cycle of US Visa denial to Indians has begun. Be careful Anti Hindu/Anti Muslim/Anti Christian baiters. You may not be able to visit the Bush Kingdom Aqui e' Goa, Aqui e' India Jai Hind RESPONSE: For the record; Gabe Menezes did not write the above. Gabe Menezes quoted the post written or posted by Carlos6143. Makes a big difference one would presume. Cheers. Gabe Menezes. London England.
Re: [Goanet]The Jesuit journal article on caste
On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 12:41:55 +0100, cornel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mario, I have not been able to obtain the article on caste you informed us about. Assuming you have a hard copy of the article, is there any chance you can mail me a copy? I'll be more than happy to pay for the costs. Alternatively, can it be sent to me electronically? RESPONSE: I belong to the Juisit Church in Wimbledon (Sacred Hear) There is a periodical put out once in a while but I have not seen this article. Perhaps it is only available in USA. Check out the Wimbledon site.http://www.jesuit.org.uk/whereweare/wimbledon_choice.htm Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * Mar 28, 2005 * Politicians and sports kits
[][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s MARCH 28, 2005 DATELINE: GOA
||g |||o |||a |||n |||e |||t || Issue compiled by
||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|||__|| Frederick Noronha
|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\|/__\| [EMAIL PROTECTED]
GoanetNewsBytes needs volunteers to send in updates about what's
happening in Goa and the world of the Goa diaspora. Please contact
us if you can help out, either regularly on on an occasional basis.
Copyleft Goanet 2005 Creative Commons http://www.creativecommons.org
You may reproduce this ezine in its entirety, with credits retained.
[][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
WHAT'S IN TODAY'S ISSUE: Politicians and sports, bad bed-fellows? An
HIV-victim's bold campaign for others of her fate...and also focus on
politics, the environment, obituaries and a lot more. Special focus on the
Salmona spring issue at Saligao, with some insightful comments on how things
work back in Goa. This and more, in the Goanet News Bytes ezine.
WHERE HAVE THE BALLS GONE? GOA'S LEGISLATORS COLLECTED
2,342 balls and 2158 cricket bats from the Sports
Authority of Goa. For the past 15 months, Goa's 40
MLAs, including former chief minister Manohar Parrikar,
have collected almost everything what was due
to them from the Sports Authority of Goa's MLA quota.
According to the SAG's widely-unknown MLA quota, every
legislator is entitled to goods worth Rs 55,000. While
goods worth Rs 35,000 are picked up from Angley's Sports
Goods, the remainder of the stock is collected from
Champs at Panjim. Detailed investigations by Herald
including perusal of SAG's stock books threw up some
interesting numbers. Over the past 15 months, Goa's MLAs
have, between them, collected 2,342 footballs, 1,893
volleyballs, 2,158 cricket bats, 3,890 cricket stumps,
hundreds of shuttle-cocks and a large number of
badminton racquets. (Herald)
NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS TO THIS POSITIVE CASE: Ms Monteiro's world was shattered
when her husband was declared HIV positive? Her life changed forever. But
she is now working to help infected women get jobs. She is team leader for
the Alliance for Support of People Living with HIV/AIDS (AASHA), a forum to
organise women with HIV/AIDS who undergo rejection, neglect and stigma from
their families and society. (GT)
WELL, THIS WATER ISN'T PO(R)TABLE: Looming crisis has Vascoites forced to
drink polluted well water. Maxy Pereira, a resident of Mangor Hill, is
quoted saying: We know that the well-water in our area is polluted. But
what do we do when we don't get enough water from the PWD? Simple. We are
forced to risk our lives and drink water from the well. Another resident of
a flat at the Dempo Odyssey, R Y Patil, says that though there is a
bore-well in their building, it is of no use to them, as the water is
polluted and unfit for drinking or washing. Vascoites agree that the water
scarcity has resulted in frequent fights and arguments, even in flats where
people earlier used to stay harmoniously. (GT)
SUPREME COURT ORDER MAY CRIPPLE MINING INDUSTRY:
Even as the mining industry did irreversible damage
to the environment of Goa and disturbed the quality of
life in the areas of its operations, thanks to the
tacit support of the government, the mining lobby
became a law unto itself -- indulging in criminal
damage of the ecology. However, the landmark judgement
of the Supreme Court on February 21 has the power to
bring the mining industry to its knees. (H)
GOA AND GARBAGE: A focus article looks at the garbage
situation in various parts of Goa -- Anjuna, Ponda, Arambol,
Khasne and Amberem and Poraskadem (all Pernem),
Quepem, Pomburpa, Sanguem, etc.
o Mandrem Congress wants immediate arrest of BJP MLA Parsekar. (GT)
o North Goa zilla parishad post: Will Jennifer Monserrate clear
the hurdles? (GT) Straight context for North Goa Zilla Panchayat
chairperson (adhyaksha) between Siolim ZP member Dorothy
Fernandes and Reis Magos ZP member Anjali Malik. The post is
reserved for women. (H)
o Does the Governor need advisors? Additional Solicitor General
Carlos Alvares Ferreira is seen with him most of the time at
the Raj Bhavan. (GT)
o Goa launches its Anti-Retroviral Treatment Centre at the
Goa Medical College, OPD block, on March 29 at 4 pm.
o PHOTO: One of the Romtamell groups performing at the Mapusa
Shigmotsav parade on Sunday. Photo by Prakash Dhumal (GT)
-
VILLAGE VOICE
-
o QUEPEM residents oppose mobile tower. (H)
o Scooterist Diego from VADDEM SOCCORO broke his leg after he dashed
[Goanet]Dalits and Jesuits Wimbledon.
This is the only thing I could find; nothing about caste issues. :- http://www.jesuitmissions.org.uk/wimbledoncollege/ In many parts of India today the persecution and oppression of the Dalits, better known as the Untouchables, is still continuing. In Pannur and Manvi Taluka the Jesuits are joining hands with the Dalits and have established two centres with the goal of freeing people from bonded labour and giving them the education and futures that they deserve. The refuge in Pannur and the new school in neighbouring Manvi Taluka are the beginnings of a new start for these oppressed people and offers a shining light to children born without hope! However, this hope cannot exist without your help! Every penny you raise will go directly to the people: Livelihood Support For people who have had everything taken from them, ownership and self sufficiency brings self respect and sustenance. £125 buys one buffalo to provide milk for the children and an income. £25 will pay for seedling mango and coconut trees providing food and income. Child Sponsorship £125 a year will pay for education and books. £7.50 will buy a school uniform. Nurturing happy childhoods A happy and loving home is a key to happiness, to open this up for the children: £50 will pay for the building and provision of a communal garden and play areas £25 will contribute towards musical Instruments and sports equipment £20 will decorate a classroom Click here to download the poster -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
Re: [Goanet]Goanet News Bytes * Mar 27, 2005 * Panjim sitting on an epidemic?
On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 17:10:12 +0530, Goanet News Service [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] G o a n e t - N e w s B y t e s EASTER SUNDAY, 2005 DATELINE: GOA o Assault case filed against BJP MLA Laxmikant Parsekar. (H) BJP MLA still at large. Protests break out as all sections condemn this 'goondaism'. Mandrem MLA Laxmikant Parsekar has not even been questioned for brutally attacking a journalist. Police admit being 'extra cautious' since he's an MLA. (GT) RESPONSE: What's new? One law for the poor and people with not connections and another for those in the know and with Power..corrupt Goa, corrupt India. I suppose bringing bigger fish to task is quite impossible. Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
[Goanet]Goan cultural fest - 2005 - Dubai
The Goan cultural fest - 2005 will be held on 1st April 2005, 5 Pm to 11 Pm atAjman Beach Hotel, Dubai -U.A.E. You can enjoy the Goan Cuisine,Folk dances, there are Loads of fun game, fancy dress competition for Kids and Live music by the band True Colors with DJ Navz DJ Ryan. The tickets rates are :- below 6 Years free, 6-12 Years Dhs. 40/= Adults Dhs. 80/=. Ticket includs : Snacks, 1 complimentary drink dinner. So, Party with your entire family in true goan style for more details please click the link http://www.daijiworld.com/goan_fest.asp borgee __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
Re: [Goanet]Re: Easter greetings reciprocated
* Happy Easter to you too.* ? * Happy * ? Hi Cornel, Happy Easter to you too. In the spirit of Easter, Are we sure ...we undersatnd in what we write and say when we say - * In the spirit of Easter, * ? We seem to have lost the meaning of Religion completly - or is it that some of us are trying to bluff ourselves ? Lets face reality and ask ourselves this simple question - Do we really care ? are we serious in trying to eliminate the CASTE System that we see - that prevails in Goa ? I do not believe that we do , we only care to DISCUSS on the various Goan Forums we belong to ! rene === __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
[Goanet]Re: [goan_doctors] GOA Doctors Website Suggestions!
GREAT to know that we have some - outside Goa who still care for the development in Goa - and more so for the health of Goans there. I am glad that Dexter has got things moving - I call it MAKING IT HAPPEN. I do hope that many more Goan Doctors will join this great MOVEMENT ! LETS keep it simple , every bit of effort will help. Lets make the TIME. Thanks to god sent - Emmaarkay , thank you for making the time to help us build this website , I hope the other GOAN DOCTORS will come to your assistance - when things look up for us. TOGETHER we can make a better GOANWORLD ! rene barreto MAKING IT HAPPEN. +++ --- Emmaarkay-NJ, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Hi Dr.Dexter D'Costa, Thank you for your prompt reply, as also that from Rene. The inputs that you have triggered should get us more suggestions and we should sooner be able to draft the necessary framework for the proposed website. I remember those years in early seventies, when I had an opportunity to work on a few research projects at GMC with Dr.Gogte, Dr.Dumey, Dr.S.D.Sharma et al. The memories of Panjim, Mapusa, Old Goa, Mira Mar, Altinho, Vagatore, Anjuna - I just can not forget. I am sure by now GMC must be having a much spacier building with more clinical facilities. These days I am permanently settled in New Jersey, USA. I hope to keep all the members of this group posted for important developments in this part of the world. With best regards, sincerely, Emmaarkay On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 14:41:12 -0800 (PST), dexter d'costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Emmaarkay, I'm extremely delighted to hear from you. Here are my thoughts on how we go about setting up the Goan Doctors Website: WE FIRST NEED TO MAKE A DATABASE OF ALL THE GOAN DOCTORS ABROAD AND HAVE DIFFERENT REGIONS/CHAPTERS. Dr.Amit had started this but I doubt if anyone replied back to him. We need to know how many members we have to decide on the feasibility of the website , and contribution of each member to its content! We can email this list to everyone , and one representative in each country can contact them to ensure they participate in this website! 1. Who will provide the content that go on the site? We need to have two groups: (a)Core E-website Committee- They are responsible for the final content approval on the website. The website could be updated monthly with updates/news on different activities in different regions of the world concerning Goan Doctors! The committee members would have specific sections to be in-charge of and responsible for contacting members to contribute with articles/stories/updates. The contribution will come from every member, though the organization and the final content approval will be done by the core committee. (b) Every member can contribute monthly to the website by contacting the core commitee members. To ensure that every participates, we can have a cyclical contribution list so all have a part in this website! The contributions can be scientific research in their field (Medicine, Surgery, Health Administration, Public Health, etc...), or just news on their life (What they are currently doing and any other titbits!!) 2. Do you already have a logo or planning to have one? We can design a Logo with a necessary theme. I know Dr.Amit is good at logo-design! 3. How do you propose to host the site, meaning the group will go for a basic paid hosting or will go through free hosting offers? The basic paid hosting will have better quality, though it needs to be ensured that members make regular contributions (their dues) to keep the website afloat!So maybe a free hosting seems feasible for now considerng the response we've been getting!We can always upgrade later! 3.a If for free hosting, do we tolerate annoying (as well as eye catching) ads.? We need to ensure that we do not get Spam mails or Ads. I've already noticed that we sometimes receive SPAM mail through the goan doctors email list. 4. The subject focus and the corresponding links. The subject focus should be a mix of scientific/academic , social/activities held, and personal/family updates..The theme being that we ALL keep in touch and know whats happening in our friends lives! 5. The graphics that go with the pages. As long as its low-cost and not too offensive to anybody! Emmaarkay, you can call me at 573-529-1791. Tell me more about you too! I'd like to get in touch with you! Right now, I think we first need to form a Focus Group that decides on all these issues, and then each representative can start contacting the members in their country to get them more involved! (The more the merrier!) Can we have more feedback/suggesstions from the other members so that we can decide on the final outcome- A Goan Doctors Website with Links to Every Chapter! (It would be best to keep all the regions under one roof for easy access!)
[Goanet](no subject)
Im afraid i hv not bn receiving yr mail for quite sometime. wud apreciate receiving yr mails. thanx Chris Fernandes
[Goanet]Prince Jacob's 'Padri' Hopes To Purge 'Sins'
Goa: Hope after Despair - Now, 'Padri' Hopes To Purge 'Sins' Panaji, Mar. 8: Exit Sins, Enter Priest. After the flop show of the controversial Hindi film Sins across the country, popular Konkanni playwright from Goa, Prince Jacob, is all set to convert his super-hit play Padri (Priest) into a movie. The formal launching of the film was held near Our Lady of Snows Church, Raia-Salcette, in the presence of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee president Luizinho Faleiro, Konkanni Academy president Pundalik Naik and others including priests. The script and dialogues will be penned by Prince Jacob and the lyrics and music by Wilfy Rebimbus of Mangalore. The producer of the Rs 5-million film is Raymond Quadros and the director, Rajesh Fernandes - his debut Konkanni film - who has successfully directed three films in Kannada. 'Padri' will be shot in Goa and Karnataka -- on the famous Colva and Dona Paula beaches and the churches of Raia, Panjim and one in Karwar. It will have eight songs and plenty of comedy, which is characteristic of the Konkanni tiatr. Unlike 'Sins', which deals with the illicit relationship of a Catholic priest with a teenaged girl, 'Padri' will present a good message and create communal harmony, sources said. Prince Jacob has dedicated the film to the many priests I know personally and whose life of sacrifice I admire. By SAR NEWS __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
