[Goanet] An unique species of bioluminescent caterpillar

[MD]

The fireflies (kazulo/kazule) are a pleasure to watch during monsoon
times, especially in remote villages where the night can really be pitch
dark.  Even the stars can be gazed in plentiful and really an experience.

Canadian Monarch Butterflies:
and their amazing stroy:

Of all migrations by small creatures, few are as astonishing as the one
performed by the Monarch butterfly. The embodiment of fragility, these
insects travel between 1,200 and 2,800 miles or more between their starting
and ending points -- a feat without parallel. What is even more remarkable
is that the ones that return to the places where Monarchs hibernate have
never been there before. These are the great-great-great-grandchildren of
those that performed the intrepid journey from southeast Canada and the
United States to central Mexico.

http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/monarchbutterflies/monarchbutterflies.html

MD.

Message: 9
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:20:49 +0530
From: "Dr.Nandkumar Kamat" 
To: goanet 
Subject: [Goanet] An unique species of bioluminescent caterpillar
   discovered  in Goa University campus!
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Ga University, Taleigao campus favours beautiful bioluminescent creatures of
night

We hate wild vegetation and love manicured lawns, but it is the same wild
vegetation which supports these fireflies. We must oppose any pesticide
sprays on our campus.

Re: [Goanet] Konkani was a dialect of Marathi'

[floriano]

Comments:
Sam Furtado's efforts are appreciated.
However, he must note that neither floriano nor goasuraj party is interested 
in continuing the language feud which has kept Goans dis-united upto now and 
this is going to continue if the language hatchet is not buried once and for 
all. So saying, we are of the qualified opinion that since KONKANI is the 
official language of GOA,  Marathi should not have any part to play in the 
Official Language issue. Therefore, it would be wise to remove two items 
from the Goa's Official Language Act,  i.e. (1) Konkani only in Devanagri 
script, and (2) Marathi may be used for official purposes. This will remove 
any and all ambiguities in the Act and Konkani will stay on the throne as it 
should be as the Official Language of GOA. Whether it is written in  Romi, 
Devanagiri, Tulu or for that matter Arabic or Urdu script will not matter as 
long as KONKANI remains KONKANI.


Goasuraj will implement the above when it comes to power and also 
standardize all names of places, once and for all.



cheers
floriano
goasuraj
9890470896
www.goasu-raj.org  for expanded scrolling Party Presentation on the Home 
Page.



- Original Message - 
From: "Sam Furtado" 

To: 
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 4:37 PM
Subject: [Goanet] Konkani was a dialect of Marathi'


August 9, 2010

This refers to floriano wrote:  costs. Practically the Goan Hindu world
believed to the contrary i.e. that > Konkani was a dialect of Marathi
and therefore of no consequence. This > wide-spread attitude of the Goan
Hindu world made  Ravindra Kelekar
> altogether a laughing stalk.

Ask MR. FLORIANO to read Mr. Daniel Gonsalves email in ‘Goanet Digest,
Vol 5, Issue 824’  dated August 5, 2010 on NORTH KONKAN's NATIVE
PEOPLE's VANISHING LAND's and the website: Bombay Native People:
http://www.bombayland.blogspot.com/ (2) http://www.east-indians.com/
in which he wrote the Konkani what we speak is of the earlier settlers
from Bengal and Assam, so what is the hassle of about Goan Hindu world
believed to the contrary i.e. that > Konkani was a dialect of Marathi.
'big Bu...ll   s..  t'.  The Goan Hindus seems of becoming apprehensive
in language dispute once again.  Let the languages lie in peace, you'll
carry on with the good works as a true Goan patriots of Goa.

Sam

[Goanet] MOVE THE FLAG HOISTING FUNCTIONS TO SECRETARIAT AT PORVORIM

[Aires Rodrigues]

>From next year in public interest, the Goa Government should hold the
Independence Day flag-hoisting function at the Secretariat at Porvorim
instead of inconveniencing the public by holding it opposite the Old
Secretariat at Panaji. On every Independence Day the road opposite the Old
Secretariat in Panaji is closed for traffic and unnecessary inconvenience
caused to the Aam Aadmi. It is most improper to close a very busy public
road when there is an alternative and far more appropriate venue.

Along with the Independence Day flag hoisting, the Republic and Liberation
Day functions should also be held at the Porvorim Secretariat. It would be
good for security reasons too. Besides, in every State such functions are
always held at the Government Secretariat. Why should it be any different in
Goa?  The government should also contemplate having only one State function
instead of making a mockery of the auspicious days by having functions all
over the place. The Goa Government should also ensure that the expenditure
on such and all other government functions is kept to the minimum. It is
hoped that our Governor, Dr. S.S.Sidhu and Chief Minister, Mr. Digambar
Kamat will look into the issue to ensure that these public functions stop
being a public nuisance. May this Independence Day function be the last time
the public are inconvenienced.


Aires Rodrigues
T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat
Ribandar - Goa - 403006
Mobile: 9822684372

[Goanet] Aiz amghe Sam Lorensa festa eyai

[JoeGoaUk]

Aiz amghe Sam Lorensa festa eyai
 
 
Agassaim, 10.8.2010
 
Mas, dukra masa asad, vak, chikon-Xacuti, 
dukra add-mas, Leitao torad,  Sorpa tel (snake oil), 
vedd’dur, san’na, undde, masolli, paro etc etc
 
Tea bhair bier, fenni, viski, brenddy etc
 
Saiba Sam Lorens 
Amcher (Agxicaramcher) Besanv ghal
Goem asloleamcher toxench sounsarak ximpoddloleamcher
Zoxe porim Peris, Swinddon, Kuveitt, Abu-duboi, Berin, 
Maskot, Keneddak, Amerikak, Keymonant, Izrael etc etc
Tea bhair Tarvottiamcher
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches2/4877607865/

Sanje ratikodde, amghe  voddle salant  ‘suari’ astoli
Sodambaxen ‘chocolate dance’ –ui astolo

Amghe Agxi igorz
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3002560212/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3002560040/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukchurches2/4376953664/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3001724217/

Chotrai:
Amghe ghorant bhitor sortana matxe xintidan bhitor sorai
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk15/3023170636/

related - Sinquerim
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk1/2667863637/sizes/l/
 
Arossim:


joego...@yahoo.co.uk 

for Goa & NRI related info... 
http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ 

For Goan Video Clips 
http://youtube.com/joeukgoa 

In Goa, Dial  1 0 8 
For Hospital, Police, Fire etc

[Goanet] Daily Grook #779

[Francis Rodrigues]

DAILY GROOK #779
===
SCALE TRAIL
===
by Francis Rodrigues





weighing unknown fish
from shark to whales,
simple to distinguish -
go look at the scales!




*GREAT ALL-OCCASION GIFT* http://www.KonkaniSongBook.com

sheet-music,tab,lyrics,chords of great Konkani pop hits
GOA: PEDRO FERNANDES: Tel.2226642 FURTADOS: Tel.2223278

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119017685910
  

[Goanet] Tehelka - The People's Paper HINDUTVA IN AMERICA

[Ruby]

Goanetters,
http://www.tehelka.com/story_main16.asp?filename=op020406Hindutva_goes.asp

God bless America.
RubyGoes

[Goanet] The Foreign Exchange of Hate: IDRF and the American Funding of Hindutva

[Ruby]

Goanetters,
Here's information about a topic which I don't know too much about.
http://cac.ektaonline.org/resources/reports/sacw/appendixa.html

But I'm learning.
RubyGoes

Re: [Goanet] Jose Pereira at XCHR: A Recounting of Events

[Santosh Helekar]

Mr. Furtado,

Please read this slowly, noting all the correct spellings of words. Please also 
note that I, Santosh Helekar is posting this on a public Goan cyberforum called 
Goanet.

Here are the meanings of the words "apology" and "regret".

"apology" - "a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow 
for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another".
.."an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift"...

Please click on this link with a computer mouse to read the above dictionary 
definitions - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/apology

"regret" - "a sense of loss, disappointment, dissatisfaction, etc"...
."a feeling of sorrow or remorse for a fault, act, loss, 
disappointment, etc."

Please see - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/regret

Here is the meaning of the word "retract". Please note the correct spelling.

"retract" - ..."to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or 
unjustified, esp. formally or explicitly; take back."
"to draw back or in"

Please see - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/retract

Now, I did not want your apology because you refuse to believe that you are 
wrong, and you do not have any regret for the wrong that you have done. 

So I request you to retract from this thread and move on to Hindu Obama against 
the good Christians. Please tell me what you know in Bombay about how the first 
commandment to "examine your conscience" and make sure "everything there is 
accounted for", ensures that the Christian fundamentalists cannot ban 
conversions and vandalize Hindu temples in the U. S. of A. 

Cheers,

Santosh


--- On Sun, 8/8/10, Sam Furtado  wrote:
>
> Dr. Helekar,
> 
> First and foremost tell me please, in English word, what do
> youo mean by 'Apology and Regret', give me he definition?
> 
> Secondly, who in his or her right sense would apologize for
> nothing or be sorry for having done nothing wrong.
> 
> So why the question of you repeating that I retranct my
> words of  having disreputed you in public domain when
> an apology to that should have an convincing effect on you
> and that should have sufficed you..
> 
> Do you feel that the specific kind of words have a special
> kind of forbearance on you and an apology would be less
> respectful and bring disrepute to your name and that
> retriving statement would have glorified you and cruxified
> me.
> 
> I feel you have strange ways of getting things done, when
> at one stroke two birds can be felled you want two stones to
> do the job
> 
> So, Stop this vicious cycle that would lead you nowhere and
> unnecessarity get an entanglement with no loose strings
> left.
> 
> Sam
> 
--- On Sun, 8/8/10, Sam Furtado  wrote:
> 
> Reading the e-mail of Mr. Mark D’ Souza, in Goanet today,
> in which he states ‘In America there are no
> anti-conversion laws and there are no Christian
> fundamentalist who will go around bashing Hindu Missionaries
> or vandalizing Hindu temples and here in India there are
> anti-conversion laws and the Hindu fundamentalist go around
> bashing Christian Missionaries and vandalizing churches’
> etc is absolutely right and true what he has stated and I
> fully agree with him..
> 
> The cause for this could be that the Hindu Fanatics or the
> few rogue elements who have infiltrated the Christian
> religious order are afraid that in the event the Indian
> populace crosses to the other side of the fence and embrace
> Christianity, then they would loose their true identity,
> which presently allows them to do as the wish and pleased
> without having to answer to God or man, whereas in U. S. of
> A. first commandment examine your conscience and everything
> there is accounted for.
> 
> Also point of Mark and which is an eye opener; is about the
> Indian Clergy, which includes priests, bishops, cardinals
> who preach from the pulpit of serving the poor with cash and
> kind that includes housing are instead misusing church funds
> and selling church properties
> without the knowledge of the parishioners, is a point in
> contention that needs to be closely investigated by the
> concerned authorities before it is too late and the rot sets
> in.
> 
> Sam  Furtado
> Bombay
> 

Re: [Goanet] Why Goan News Channels like HCN and GOA 365, are not included in packages of DishTv , TATA SKY, Reliance TV etc.etc.

[aaron domnic dmello]

when these DTH(direct to home) companies were started, they wanted to 
have all these channels in their packages...
however all the cable operators got together & literally "begged" these 
HCN & other channels not to broadcast on dish TV...or else they would 
have had to shut down(cable operators).
right now...it is only because of these channels that, some people don't 
want to switch to the DTH operators

[Goanet] Temenos:The Film Study Circle at Gallery Gitanjali, Thursday 12th August

[Gitanjali Gallery]

Gallery Gitanjali will be screening "Cries and Whispers" (Director: 
Ingmar Bergman,1972, Sweden, Swedish with English Subtitles, 91 min)
on Thursday 12th August 2010, 5:30 pm as part of  Temenos : The Film 
Study Circle.


Call: 9823572035/ 9423316395 or Email: gallerygitanj...@gmail.com

Temenos is a Film Study group that will meet regularly to view diverse 
set of films: foreign, classic, experimental and independent works 
presented in thematic series and special retrospectives in order to 
study and appreciate the moving image.
Would be grateful if you could enter the above in your events section 
for Tuesday ,Wednesday & Thursday. Thanks You!



--
Thanks & Regards
Miriam Koshy
Gallery Gitanjali
E-212,31st January Road,
Fontainhas,Panjim,
Goa-403001
India
www.gallerygitanjali.com
00919823572035

[Goanet] Goan Voice UK: Daily Newsletter: 9 Aug 2010. Highlights

[Eddie Fernandes]

London: Community Invitation to the Indian Independence Day Celebrations:
Sun. 15 Aug... Complimentary food from different regions + cultural
programmes... 

Los Angeles: Aarti Sequeira: One of 3 Finalists in  'The Next Food Network
Star'

London: Young fans meet Loretta D'Souza on her book signing tour.

Australia: Singing sensation Kiara Rodrigues, 14, bags a swag of medals in
Hollywood as triple world champion.

Tony Fernandes: Tunes Hotel launches in London at £35 a night

Russian citizens get caught out in Indian jails

New Zealand: Denzil Rodrigues keep tech tabs on his kids

Bahrain: Nuvem lift Goans trophy

15 cases of swine flue detected in Goa within a week

Portugal gets Ready To Go Boom at a full moon Goa trance party 

Death: Ann Pinto (ex-Karachi) in Philadelphia 

Guru Cool. Goa-based Patrick, a faith healer who’s also a qualified doctor
from London
 
Richard Jervis: Leeds RAF man aged 87 goes to live in Goa for three or four
months a year." 

Non Cognisable case registered against Health Minister

For full details go to
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2010/August/2010_August_09.html

[Goanet] Goa news for August 10, 2010

[Goanet News Service]

Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org
Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories.

*** Scarlett Keeling case: Goa House adjourned twice over
Fiona's allegations - Daily News & Analysis
ily News & AnalysisPlace: Panaji 
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGhFmQiHNvD4OqF0IYu6QyMlrr3cQ&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_scarlett-keeling-case-goa-house-adjourned-twice-over-fiona-s-allegations_1418303

*** Goa minister unfazed by drug mafia connections - Deccan
Herald
eddler-nexus-existed-in-goa-for-years-naik/211161.html">Policemen-drug
peddler nexus existed in Goa for years: Naik
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGWXVkC0Od59csTePENWZLzhmVg8g&url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/86955/goa-minister-unfazed-drug-mafia.html

*** Santosh Trophy: We Played Too Defensive Against Bengal -
Goa's Adil Khan - Goal.com India
inal win over 2009 winners Goa after a dramatic penalty
shootout. ...
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNF8gCd51GZEgIsgUuojF22joh1Xrw&url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/2290/santosh-trophy/2010/08/09/2062681/santosh-trophy-we-played-too-defensive-against-bengal-goas

*** Santosh Trophy: Bengal take on high-flying Goa - Times of
India
Ryw
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNELZViwA0K9NGomHt3Xz9Ti4vbp4g&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/Santosh-Trophy-Bengal-take-on-high-flying-Goa/articleshow/6263497.cms

*** Jailed backpacker in UK transfer - BBC News
ews/backpacker-jailed-in-india-to-be-returned-to-uk-2046503.html">Backpacker
jailed in India to be returned to UK
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEbTO1Qrb_GifumuWgBNe2y7CRH9w&url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-10910988

*** 15 cases of swine flue detected in Goa within a week -
digITal Goa
dpDEgWQVmM">
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGGcrj6wtUHa19HAtRYo-SdCr9AdQ&url=http://www.digitalgoa.com/ca_disp.php?id=1418

*** Margao: CM Launches 'Dream Home Goa' Periodical -
Daijiworld.com
agazine published from Vasco city, near here was formally
released by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat. ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNEsXpjEwgcFxtaPaca_75geJWV-IQ&url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=83013&n_tit=Margao%3A+CM+Launches+%91Dream+Home+Goa%92+Periodical+

*** Goa Carbon swings to profit in Q1 - Myiris.com
into, with whom GCL has a long-term supply agreement; ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGf3cfIjG5E9RRKndiLjVdmYMl4Wg&url=http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/storyShow.php?fileR=20100809180407194&dir=2010/08/09&secID=livenews

*** '64 H1N1 cases detected in Goa since 2009' - Times of India
tIMM">and more »
http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGNd_Y7HkSqoEeQA1NNopEEDXaIEg&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/64-H1N1-cases-detected-in-Goa-since-2009/articleshow/6273472.cms

*** Goa pvt bus operators want permit reviews, re-survey of
routes - IBNLive.com
urvey of all routes in the state and review all permits to weed
out discrepancies in ...http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNFjoh_IOdtMPo88lqIwhCdXkugFyw&url=http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/goa-pvt-bus-operators-want-permit-reviews-resurvey-of-routes/217661.html


Compiled by Goanet News Service
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Re: [Goanet] Some anti-plagiarism software

[Gilbert Lawrence]

Since Dr. Colaco did not respond to my points to a thread he started (very 
unlike him), let me pose the following (only 4) questions. Goanetters may want 
to ask him these questions in-person, when they get an opportunity.  
 
Dr. Colaco, can you defend writings / articles on TGF website from charges of 
plagiarism?  

Are there references and / or web-links in articles on TGF; of which YOU are 
the 
owner?  

Who/ where are the original researched sources in YOUR OWN writings?  
What are you going to do about the plagiarized articles?

Here is my direct address to Dr. Colaco:

Previously while admitting your writings are plagiarized, you came up with FEW 
GREAT explanations. "Plagiarism does not apply to web articles". Goanetters 
laughed at your 'sodanchem' shift-the-goalpost excuse.  


Magir, you made-up that plagiarism only applies to writings registered with the 
US Library of Congress. And your website is not registered with the Library. 
Then there were a few more MADE-UP reasonings why it was OK for you to 
plagiarize. 
 
Your current post has a new theory. "It is all right to plagiarize. But do not 
get caught. Here is some software to help you."  Or  "if the article passes the 
new (or old) anti-plagiarism software, the writing is original."  


Santosh suggest that giving a reference / web-link makes it 'NOT plagiarism' 
and 
'NOT copyright infringement';. This is laughable. He obviously does not 
understand the subject - just like his last topic of expertise.  Now he 
blatantly and shamelessly plagiarizes an article about plagiarism.  Saiba bogos!

By pointing the finger at others you hold yourself to a high standard and sound 
intellectual. The reality is that you and others use the same writing 
techniques.  Words (not yours) like "critical reading, understanding and study 
of the latest original papers " does not fool those who know.  For some, 
that sounds pretty impressive.  But one cannot fool ALL people for ALL 
the time.  My jaw dropped to see Santosh's posts on cancer cure. Is that his MO?

With your hypocrite standards and holier-than-thou attitude, you have tried to 
intimidate the supurlo goenkars. Yet, your 'pot-shot' writings on plagiarism 
OVER THE YEARS is like the recent very vocal anti-gay pastor who took a gay 
rent-boy on a European vacation to "handle his baggage".  I am not making this 
story.  See the link below. 

 
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/antigay-us-pastor-took-rent-boy-on-holiday-14793953.html

Oops!  Did I plagiarize the above, as I do not have permission of the 
newspaper?  

Remember your own writing in the original thread. Post any hate-mail to your 
own 
e-mail.

Instead of Santosh and you subjecting other peoples' (especially good) writings 
to a software program to check if it is plagiarized, (typical of a Goan CRAB), 
why do you-two not do your own original writings and research; and share it 
with 
us?  Back-up your rebuttals of the contents (of other people's writing) with 
your own fact-filled analysis of the issue supported by references. This would 
be a better approach instead of responding with some sly or boorish remarks and 
irrelevant haughty questions.  

Before writing, the two dotor-babs may want to carefully read and digest the 
ENTIRE Santosh post on plagiarism, and what you posted a few years ago; when we 
discovered that your writings fit the definition. After "reading, understanding 
and digesting" please use logical analysis. Clearly the veracity of your 
writings are going to be closely scrutinized. However your writings (as in the 
past) may not / will not be dignified with a response, if they continue to be 
bogus comments, crackpot statements or "last wordism".  Some of us have real 
jobs.
  
Your definition below about plagiarism is 'samke' like one of the definitions 
on 
"Cancer Cure". No one steals other people's ideas. One builds on them. That is 
called PROGRESS and EVOLUTION.

Regards, GL

 
- GL wrote 
 
Plagiarism also applies to using other peoples' work on the web and on one's 
web-site.  

Despite the software, plagiarism like pornography can be easily detected ... as 
we showed about immunizations for Goa or details about SFX in your writings.  
None of what you wrote was your own original research. Was It?
Goan "authorities" on the topic may want to apply the plagiarism rules to 
themselves.  Remember the famous phrase, "point a finger at someone, and three 
fingers are pointing back."  So stop being a hypocrite. We have known your 
silly 
games all along. 

As far as hate-mail is concerned, a lot of this applies to you Dr. Colaco. 
Some, 
me included, have put you on notice to stop your crack-pot assertions; whether 
in jest or otherwise.  
 
 J. Colaco wrote:
 
Kidshealth.orgdefines Plagiarism is a form of cheating because it's stealing 
another person's ideas.

[Goanet] Kerala's slide into radical Islam

[Rajan P. Parrikar]

To Goanet -

Goa beware.  Who knows, we may soon see CM Paigambar Kamat attending Assembly 
in a keffiyah.  I have spent time in northern Kerala, in districts like 
Kasargod, where 
the blaring azaan is a continuous assault on the ear.  In fact, the mosques are 
so 
close to one another that often you don't know which mosques' loudspeaker is 
nettling 
your eardrum.

The most recognizable sight now in the ugly Chimbel slum is its mosque.

http://www.dailypioneer.com/274610/Kerala’s-slide-into-radical-Islamism.html

Regards,


r

Re: [Goanet] Some anti-plagiarism software

[Santosh Helekar]

Hi Gilbert,

I am indeed an expert on plagiarism because as a scientific laborer I have a 
professional need to know and teach students, fellows and researchers who work 
with me what is it that constitutes plagiarism. This is because they and I have 
to write full length peer-reviewed original research articles and grants, as 
well as review the ones written by others. 

But as a health care laborer you do not have a professional need to know about 
inquisition, the history of Goan temples, the exploits of Tipu Sultan, world 
economics, and financial management during a recession. So how come you 
consider yourself an expert in all of these fields? 

You are also misleading Goanetters about the following things, which will not 
please the moderators and the authorities who are concerned about accuracy and 
integrity in public cyberforums:

1. You are telling Goanetters that those who place quoted material within 
quotes and provide proper attribution and links for them, are the ones who are 
plagiarizing, not the other way round.

2. You are telling Goanetters that the provision of proper original quotes and 
links from the internet and elsewhere, as well as proper attribution indicates 
that those of us who do that, do not know anything about the subject in 
question, and our knowledge is limited to the quotes we provide.

3. You are telling Goanetters that provision of quotes, links and attributions 
means that we have not understood what is written in these quotes.

4. You are implying on Goanet that because you copy and paste without using 
quotation marks and links, or you paraphrase someone else's writings without 
mentioning the sources and giving them proper credit, your writings have to be 
regarded as original, and you are not trying to make yourself famous by using 
other people's work as your own.

5. You are telling Goanetters that any response to your posts on Goanet 
constitutes spam.

Cheers,

Santosh



--- On Sat, 8/7/10, Gilbert Lawrence  wrote:
> Hi Santosh,
> 
> In one week, you are an expert on another subject. In your
> spam mail on this 
> topic, you plagiarized the article about plagiarism as well
> as violated its 
> copyright protection.  For the former you should be
> ashamed. For the latter you 
> could get financial penalties.  But I digress, as
> previously stated, I am not an 
> expert on this topic.
> 
> They tell me that I am good.  But even I know, this
> supurlo goenkar is not that 
> good.  I can only do one DRE (digital rectal exam) at a
> time.  Right now I am 
> dealing with your "you-know-what." Perhaps like a good
> friend (providing 
> protection when things get hard), you are doing him a 'por
> favor'.
> 
> So once he convinces us that his writings do not fall into
> category of 
> plagiarism, I will address your 'sodachem' bogus concerns
> and claims. Please do 
> not tell me that his TGF (This Goan Forum) website passed
> through the 
> anti-plagiarism software program.  I hope our friendly
> expert does not go silent 
> on us, when it comes to applying his plagiarism theories
> to his own practice.
> 
> Till we accomplish the above, please sit on your hands and
> keep your fingers 
> busy; instead of working your keyboard.  Let us hope we
> can do the above before 
> the weekend ends.  I thought you were tired of me
> analyzing your writings. I 
> certainly am. That should be a relief for you for now 
> for another two 
> weeks.
> 
> Right now, do not come close to us. I do not know what JC
> will do during 
> the DRE.  And some of his could splash on you. I may
> have to do a two-finger DRE 
> ...  just to get a 'second opinion'.:=))  This is a
> likely possibility, 
> especially if he weasels.  Over the few years, he has
> been weaseling a lot on 
> this topic, both on-and-off goanet.  
> 
> Some goanetters are likely having their weekend laughs. 
> Please do not do it too 
> loudly. You may wake the chickens and neighbors.
> 
> Regards, GL
> 
> 

Re: [Goanet] Indian models dare to bare.....

[Nascy Caldeira]

hello Goanettters,
The Taliban thinks women should not have legs at all; leave alone show them off.
And the RSS wallahs think their khaki shorts clad legs are better than their 
womens' legs.
Only a difference in perception?

Nascy.

--- On Sat, 7/8/10, Gabe Menezes  wrote:
> .next they'll be asking, where's
> the beef! No one can stop progress, not
> the RSS and certainly not even the Taliban
> 
> http://uk.reuters.com/news/video/story?videoId=97798&videoChannel=2603
> 
> -- 
> DEV BOREM KORUM
> 
> Gabe Menezes.
> 
> * * *
> 
> Was life in the *kudds* glamourised? Who said, "It appears
> that the Goanese (sic) are a roving people, prepared to go
> to any part of the world for well-paid employment"? How did
> Goans find their first toehold in the Gulf? Find your
> answers in Selma
> Carvalho's *Into the Goan Diaspora Wilderness*. Buy from
> Broadways Book Centre, Panjim [Ph +91-9822488564] Price
> (in
> Goa only) Rs 295.  http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
> 
> * * *
> 

[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (10Aug10)

[alexyz fernandes]

***  25 Crores Titanic Scam for  ***
  ** Removal of 'River Princess' **

"'Titan' quoted 25 Crores more than us: Madganvkar Salvage"


To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com
Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org

Re: [Goanet] OBAMA FEAR's HINDU FUNDAMENTALIST's..

[MD]

Thanks to God, there are no Hindu brahmin version of RSS, Bajrangdal, Ram
Sene, Kapi Sene, Sanatana Saunstana, beef eater-liquor drinker moral
police to harrass the Hindu fundamentalists nor Julia has not been arrested
for conversion! All the Hindu Godmen are free to teach, preach, Yoga is in
full swing and temples are magnificent. Om Hari Om?
MD.

Message: 13
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:01:37 -0700 (PDT)
From: Santosh Helekar 
To: " estb. 1994!Goa's premiere mailing list"
   
Subject: Re: [Goanet] OBAMA FEAR's HINDU FUNDAMENTALIST's..
Message-ID: <769936.58137...@web110304.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

Dear Vasant,

Thanks for giving me evidence that Obama is a Hindu fundamentalist. I don't
think he will go to Tirupati because the evidence you have provided proves
that he is a Hindi/Gujarati speaking north Indian Hindu extremist. I have
also found out that many of his European, Hispanic, Chinese, Middle Eastern
and African appointees have links with the non-Christian governments and
political parties of India because their names appear on the websites of
many Indian institutions and organizations. He has also been repeatedly
photographed with an Indian Arab wearing a turban, who is currently the
prime minister of India. It is rumored that he has received an urn
containing the water of that Indian river that is named after a disease.

Cheers,

Santosh

--- On Sat, 8/7/10, Vasant Baliga  wrote:

> From: Vasant Baliga 
> Subject: [Goanet] OBAMA FEAR's HINDU FUNDAMENTALIST's..
> To: "Goanet" 
> Date: Saturday, August 7, 2010, 11:42 PM
> Dear Santosh,
> Obama has always been a closet Hindu-he appointed Sonal
> Shah to a high position
> inspite of Opposition from the Indian American
> secularists.She was accused of
> RSS links.He also has admitted carrying a Hanuman idol at
> all times for good
> luck.
> Last month his administration announced that it had
> appointed? Preeta D. Bansal
> to serve as the Vice Chair (Government Official) of the
> Council? of the
> Administrative Conference of the U.S. (ACUS). Ms.
> Bansal?s appointment? follows
> closely on the heels of a similar announcement last week,
> of Nisha Desai?
> Biswal, who was nominated to the post of Assistant
> Administrator for Asia in the?
> U.S. Agency for International Development.
>
> When their appointments are confirmed, the two women will
> join the? large and
> growing club of Indian-American and Hindu Obama appointees,
> which already?
> includes Rajiv Shah, Administrator, USAID, Vivek Kundra,
> Federal Chief?
> Information Officer and Aneesh Chopra, First Chief
> Technology Officer.
> There are rumours in Indonesia-that his mother secretly
> baptised him as a Hindu
> in Bali and probably this explains why his half sister is
> named Maya.
> Now one hears that he is behind the conversion of Julia
> Roberts to Hinduism and
> that the movie Eat,Pray and Love is financed by Islamic
> Sympathisers of Obama
> from the Middle East and Kenya.
> Watch out-there are rumours that India's God Kings will
> accompany the Obamas to
> Tirupati during his visit in November.
> Cheers
> Vasant

[Goanet] Konkani was a dialect of Marathi'

[Sam Furtado]

August 9, 2010

This refers to floriano wrote:  costs. Practically the Goan Hindu world 
believed to the contrary i.e. that > Konkani was a dialect of Marathi 
and therefore of no consequence. This > wide-spread attitude of the Goan 
Hindu world made  Ravindra Kelekar

> altogether a laughing stalk.

Ask MR. FLORIANO to read Mr. Daniel Gonsalves email in ‘Goanet Digest, 
Vol 5, Issue 824’  dated August 5, 2010 on NORTH KONKAN's NATIVE 
PEOPLE's VANISHING LAND's and the website: Bombay Native People:

http://www.bombayland.blogspot.com/ (2) http://www.east-indians.com/
in which he wrote the Konkani what we speak is of the earlier settlers 
from Bengal and Assam, so what is the hassle of about Goan Hindu world 
believed to the contrary i.e. that > Konkani was a dialect of Marathi. 
'big Bu...ll   s..  t'.  The Goan Hindus seems of becoming apprehensive 
in language dispute once again.  Let the languages lie in peace, you'll 
carry on with the good works as a true Goan patriots of Goa.


Sam

[Goanet] Wildlife and snake awareness programme at Bicholim.

[samir umarye]

-- 
Samir Umarye

BICHOLIM AUG 9: In a bid to bring about awareness among the masses the
Animal Rescue Squad Bicholim has organized a Wildlife and snake
awareness programme on Nagpanchami day , 14th August at Hirabai Zantye
Hall Bicholim at 3 pm.

The programme is organised by ARS in co-ordination with Lions Club of
Bicholim. During the programme there would be a power point
presentation on the importance & Protection of wildlife; First Aid on
Snake bite.

The ARS chief, Amrut Singh would also give Information on snakes and
tell how to Identify different kinds of Snakes.

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 591( Assault on Bhopal)

[John Gomes]

No,this is not about the Bhopal gas leak, but what is still going on elsewhere 
in our country.Almost a third of the 10,000 people in three villages Kokkada, 
Nidle and Patrame in south Karnataka have abnormal health ranging from skin 
diseases,blindness,physical deformities,mental retardation,cancer and chronic 
allergies.The Karnataka State Cashew Development Corporation had leased 800 
hectares to plant cashew, and conducted aerial spraying of pesticide every 
December from 1983 to 2000.Each round of spraying wiped out the insects, and 
other life forms in the vicinity.Even frogs died., and even though it was known 
that pesticide "endosulfan" in the late 1990s affected the life of people in 
Kasaragod,Kerala,and banned in the year 2000.! It never struck the Karnataka 
government until one of the village school teachers Sirdhara Gowda became 
visually impaired and guessed the cause after putting facts together.
There was no scientific evidence to prove this, and he petitioned the 
authorities to no avail, since people are poor. So he started a campaign and 
around 12,000 postcards were sent to President Abdul Kalam and soon a health 
department survey proved this and then compensation was talked of  leading to a 
dispute between payment by the Horticultural or Forest Department.The 
corruption in claimants,who gets it etc took center stage.Like in Bhopal, what 
is required is a comprehensive package for sustained Hi-Tech treatment and 
support that takes into account all the stake holders and care-givers as well. 
A government that is more interested in justice to the people, that can punish 
swiftly those responsible and act with compassion to help the victims rather 
than politicise, cover up and have wrong priorities!The present CWG mess with 
toilet paper rolls billed for Rs 4000/- each shows to what extent corruption 
has reached!
And the big wigs never ever even get behind bars, when they should be hung from 
the nearest lampost!
  
 

  (Source The Week June6,2010. )


 

[Goanet] Church, land and people's rights...

[Goencho Nadd]

 













 

What is the truth?

Has somebody been robbed of his
possession? 

If you have a house and out of
compassion keep a homeless destitute in one of your rooms and feed him, is he
entitled to a right to part of your house?

To whom does the property belong?

It is this post
"Liberation" governments that have created this false sense of
ownership through their sinister 'Mundkar, Tillers & Tenants' Acts; solely
for their vote bank purpose. And our gullible Goans have fallen prey to it with
greed of turning overnight into landowners. Would it not be just, sincere and
conscientious to leave your shelter rendered at the time of your or of your
forefather's needs and stand on your own feet? Or is it correct to stick on to
it as a parasite and kill the host? If Goans had conscientiously realised what
is right and what is wrong, they would have purchased their own land and house
when things were cheap and they could afford.

Many Goans are well off monetarily
with children working abroad and owning cars, flats and bungalows; but still
forcefully keep possession of house and property of their forefather's
benefactors. And there are many also who have relinquished these false rights
and kept cordial relationship with their benefactors. It is very clear that
successive governments have banked on divide and rule. This is exactly what you
speak here 















http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/08/vanxi-capao-face-to-face-with-neo.html



under the above caption when you mention recommendations of the Law Commission. 
These are
communist ideas.
Goencho Nadd

[Goanet] Here's one for Bosco!

[Gabe Menezes]

 More Man U Cafés in city
 *Roshmila 
Bhattacharya,
Hindustan Times*


 Bookmark & Share



more...
   There are three Manchester United Cafés and bars presently,
operational in India — in Mulund and the Palladium Mall in Mumbai, and in
Gurgoan. Following the rousing reception to the brand, the franchise plans
to open 10 more cafes across the country, in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa,
Pune and
   Chandigarh.

“We’re also looking to branch out in the western suburbs, and are targetting
Andheri Link Road and Juhu. There are also plans for a slightly smaller
outlet in South Mumbai for the townies and corporate crowd,” informs Gaurav
Goenka, director, Mirah Group.

After a mega promotional plan woven around the FIFA World Cup last month,
Goenka is now looking to cash in on the annual English Premier League. “The
crowd-pulling schemes will depend on the importance of the matches being
played that day. Once all 10 outlets are operational, we will also think of
flying down some of the ace footballers as guests,” says Goenka.

Expansion plans are in place for the thali joint Rajdhani as well, now that
Mirah Group has acquired a 100 per cent stake in the venture. The flagship
brand should open in all the major cities, including Delhi, Chennai, Bhopal,
Nasik and Allahabad. “We are also looking at new outlets in Vashi, Thane,
Bandra and Juhu that should flag off in the next four-six months. And after
Oman and Dubai, we are exploring Singapore, Hong Kong and London as future
venues.

We are getting enquires from the US,” he says. Geonka does not intend to
incorporate any major changes in the menu but says it will be more
elaborate, the ambience will be more elegant and service standards will be
upped. “We are also thinking of having regular festivals like a Sindhi or a
Maharashtrian food fest, when we will deviate from our regular
Gujarati-Rajasthani cuisines,” points out Geonka.

His Bandra-based Italian restaurant, Café Mangii, is also branching out in
Powai and Andheri, and after Goa, will be travelling to Pune, Bangalore and
Delhi. These cities are also on the radar for Falafels that is currently
operating only out of Mumbai.

*New food court?*
The food court brand Palette, which has just opened in Shird, Vapi and Pune,
could be entering the city next. “We are also looking at Mumbai but the
concept of serving different cuisines under one roof works best in tier-two
cities,” explains Goenka.

Novelle, that caters to select clients like Infosys in Mysore, the Aditya
Birla Hospital and the Malabar Hill Club in Mumbai, is also growing. “We
could start serving hygienic, high on nutrition meals to Infosys in
Banglaore next. And Billabong High School, whose Thane branch we cater to
presently, could use our services for its other branches too,” says Goenka,
adding that talks are on with other international brands but it’s too early
to divulge details.


-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] WANTED: New PC

[Dr . Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão]

Mac system or Apple does not get affected by viruses. But it needs special 
Microsoft software for Mac which does not have that advanced features as 
Microsoft for Windows. Secondly, if buying in India, chances are you will be 
installed with pirated software, but the cost is much cheaper than anywhere in 
the world. You can subdivide the hard drive only into 2 and not more. So you 
end up installing Microsoft in the 'D' drive. Internet is to be connected on 
the Mac side. Although there are antivirus software for Mac, it hardly makes 
any difference on Mac. I have a Macbook Pro which costs in India only around 
65K.

Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão.
  

Re: [Goanet] WANTED: New PC

[Jim Fernandes]

Joe,

For someone like you, who likes to take a lot of pictures, likes to  
create audio / video clips and does not like to deal with computer  
viruses (pardon me for profiling you :) ), I'd recommend Mac mini  
by Apple Computers.


It's very portable and cheap - costs only about USD 700 + tax. You can  
buy any dirt cheap monitor and hook up to it.


It's got the works - HDMI port - to hook up your HDTV; SD card slot -  
to hook up your camera or video recorder; several other ports from  
Firewire to Audio to USB.


Talking about software viruses - what's that?

I use the high end MacBook Pro  -  its costly, but I make money off of  
it.


Jim F
New York

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 9, 2010, at 12:50 AM, JoeGoaUk  wrote:


Looking to buy a New PC
My  4 year old Zenith  PC desktop gives me lot of problems now a days.
I guess, it crossed it’s 'use by date'.
I never used Anti-virus software though
(used once but it slows down my PC.. never used again)

Current machine is slower  -256mb RAM
Intel P4, Window XP and 40GB hard disk drive
With 19” TFT Monitor
I paid 41,000 plus 7000 for all-in-one printer.

e.g. to save a 4.4 minute HD/MP4 (1280x720) clip
on to hard drive it takes hours. (More than 2 hours).
Any File transfer speed is also very slow from the begining.
Also, it give me lot of start-up problems. Never starts in
one go..

Now looking for new and  faster one
With  Window 7 (Premium)
Intel latest
2GB or more RAM/DDr
Hard disk 320GB or more (320 Now seems STD)
Media type – with connection ports hub
Video/Graphic card 1GB
At least 6 USB ports
TFT Monitor 19”
Plus other STD drives etc

Any other suggestions would help

[Goanet] Asia’s rise, how and when

[Frederick Noronha]

Asia’s rise, how and when
http://www.gapminder.org/videos/hans-rosling-asias-rise-ted-india/

[Thanks to Eugénio for pointing to this!]

Frederick Noronha
+91-9822122436
+91-832-2409490

[Goanet] Vanxi (Capao): face-to-face with neo-colonialism in Goa

[sebastian Rodrigues]

Please click the links below for this story:

http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/08/vanxi-capao-face-to-face-with-neo.html

Warmly,
Seby
  

Re: [Goanet] Evening in Hof

[Sam Furtado]

August 9, 2010

To,

*Mr. Rajan P. Parrikar*

Thank you Sir for the beautiful and enchanting photographs that you posted
in my mail in Goa net.

You are fortunate enough to get very beautiful glimpses of the World with
its true colours.

Though I am cent percent Goan I presently reside in Mumbai.

All the Very Best to you and your family in California.Sam


On 8/9/10, Rajan P. Parrikar  wrote:
>
> To Goanet -
>
>
> http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2010/08/08/evening-in-hof
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> r
>
>

[Goanet] Evening in Hof

[Rajan P. Parrikar]

To Goanet -


http://www.parrikar.com/blog/2010/08/08/evening-in-hof


Regards,


r

[Goanet] Church, land and people's rights...

[Frederick Noronha]

An interesting insight into the political economy of land... in today's Goa:
http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2010/08/vanxi-capao-face-to-face-with-neo.html

[Goanet] An unique species of bioluminescent caterpillar discovered in Goa University campus!

[Dr.Nandkumar Kamat]

Ga University, Taleigao campus favours beautiful bioluminescent creatures of
night



We hate wild vegetation and love manicured lawns, but it is the same wild
vegetation which supports these fireflies. We must oppose any pesticide
sprays on our campus.



I am observing campus fireflies since 2001 May. This year these creatures
appeared 10 days late, i.e. on May 31. Their season is from May to early
November. But their overall number has decreased as campus illumination has
increased. Until this year I had no information of their identity.



Two species of fireflies Photinus and Photuris were identified in Goa
University campus.

I captured the Photuris species after the rains on May 31, 2010, night and
Photinus on June 30, 2010, night.  I am posting this information to Firefly
watch, Museum of science, Boston. I work as a volunteer under their
programme and report status of fireflies in our campus.

Do visit this beautiful website

https://www.mos.org/fireflywatch/

Perhaps you too could join this initiative….

It is intriguing why there are no scientific studies on fireflies in Goa. So
I have posted some images for would be researchers/biologists/entomologists

The link is

http://picasaweb.google.com/Nandkamat/BioluminescentCreaturesOfNightAtGoaUniversity#



It has two images of glow from a bioluminescent caterpillar from our campus.



BREAKING NEWS!

An unique species of bioluminescent caterpillar discovered in Goa University
campus!



This segmented caterpillar is hardly 5 cms long but at night on rainy days
produces a strong, intense and persistent yellowish green glow like a beam
from a laser light.

I collected and handed over one live specimen to Dr. I.K.Pai, dept. of
Zoology  for further investigation.

Another specimen was spotted in front of Faculty block A at night.
Fortunately I had a camera with me. It was good to capture one of these on
Videoclip-perhaps the only available in world on such a phenomena.



So enjoy probably the first videoclip on You Tube in the world, on tropical
grassland based bioluminescent caterpillar, that too from an environment
familiar to all of us.

http://www.youtube.com/user/nandkamat#p/a/u/0/qlncKL140Os



Nature is great and it never stops me amazing!. One life would not be
sufficient even to study our own campus biodiversity, even one single wild
species in depth.






-- 
Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, GOA

[Goanet] London Mela

[Gabe Menezes]

This took place yesterday, it was reported on the New Channels that 80,000
attended this years Mela and it was free! Organised by Ealing Council. See
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/london-mela-event-feature-233.html. A
week ago there was a smaller one in Croydon.

-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

Re: [Goanet] Goanet Digest, Vol 5, Issue 837

[INDOLOGY GOA]

>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 05:48:56 + (GMT)
> From: JoeGoaUk 
> To: goa...@goanet.org
> Subject: [Goanet] Goanet] Why Goan News Channels like HCN and GOA 365,
>        are not included in packages of DishTv , TATA SKY,      Reliance TV


>
> Dear Joe, have you heard our goan news anchor narrating english news ? !!! In 
> one of the channel Goa 365 the name of the places narrated in background by a 
> male voice are not at all in Goa.e.g.: Paanaaji, Kavaallem, Mudgegao, etc.( 
> as if he has a chewing gum in is mouth). The english accent is not 
> Goan, british,american or portuguese or any !People will laugh if these 
> channels are shown around the world 
>
> --

---
Dr.Anjali Mohan Rao,
Panaji,
http://www.facebook.com/dr.anjali.m.rao

[Goanet] Vasco Murder: Police say they cracked upto 60% of the case

[JoeGoaUk]

Vasco Murder: Police say they cracked upto  60% of the case (H)


 
 
Cops say Naresh Dourado murder case at Chicalim almost cracked.
http://www.targetgoa.com/newsd-Cops-say-Naresh-Dourado-murder-case-almost-cracked-850


http://www.targetgoa.com/index.php

[Goanet] Goa's Padmashree Dr. Suresh Gundu Amonkar on Dr. Jose Pereira and Hinduism

[Dr.Nandkumar Kamat]

Padamshree Suresh Gundu Amonkar in response to the controversy over
Dr. Jose Pereira’s paintings wrote a lead article for The Navhind
Times, Sunday Panorama, Aug. 8, 2010.
Despite his ill health Sureshbab has devoted himself to build a
multicultural society full of love, peace and mutual respect… I had
reviewed Dr. Amonkar’s historic, pioneer Konkani translation of
Dnyaneshwari and Japji-the Sikh holy text.
There is so much common ground in devotional music-gregorian chants,
sufi music, choir music, shabad kirtan or Hindu bhajans and
aartisDr. Amonkar sees one single sacred thread weaving the
omnipotent and omniscient force!!
Dr. Amonkar was warmly received and felicitated at Golden temple,
Amritsar. He has cemented the bonds of understanding between different
communities which distinguish our country.
Every Konkani speaker need to read all his translated
books-Dhammapada, Tirukurul, Bhagvadgeeta, Saint John’s Gospel and the
rosal Konkani Dnyaneshwari. I wish the almighty may give him strength
to render Al Ku-ra-aan , Zend Avesta and Talmud  in Konkani.
Multicultural unity had been strength of Goa.  We must read the
original texts ( and if possible good expert commentaries) of all the
religions. Despite having studied Sanskrit at School for four years it
took me 20 more years of deep reading  to have an enlightened  vision
of Hinduism.Until then I was just a worshipper a follower of rituals.
It changed the day when I began explaining the meaning of the prayers
and mantras which my late father Mukund V. Kamat used to chant for
hours. He was one of the most orthodox Hindu I had ever seen. I wish I
could have explained him works of Karen Armstrong and Wendy Doniger.
No doubt Actress Julia Roberts has also realized what is true about
Hinduism, (and earlier Richard Gere about Buddhism) and this trend
would continue in the west, so it is hightime that all Hindus
rediscover themselves and Hinduism, there is so much to absorb!

Dr. Amonkar says in his article….

“I recommend to all the champions and defenders of Hindu faith to
launch a project of self-education - “Discovery of India” a la Nehru
which should  include reading of great scriptures – Dhammapada, Geeta,
Guru Granth Sahib, Kural, the Four Gospels, works of all Indian Saint
Poets as also the reading of Kalidasa’s ‘Kumarsambhava’ (after which
they will never be scandalised) and a visit to the Khajuraho temples,
viewing of Rajasthani miniature paintings after which no “defender of
Hindu faith” will ever think of threatening a Hussain or a Pereira.
A religion, to satisfy the largest proportion of mankind, must be able
to supply food for all types of minds; and where this capability is
lacking, the existing sects all become one sided.”
Visit the following weblink to read the full article
http://www.navhindtimes.in/panorama/defence-jose-pereira-and-hindu-faith

Let us wish ailing Sureshbab good health and a long life!


-- 
Dr. Nandkumar Kamat, GOA

Re: [Goanet] Fwd: All for just 72000 hectares-how civil society in Goa wastes its' energy!

[soter]

People will never be stripped of their vote by our good politicians. All 
they will do is keep a bottomless ballot box. That is what all our laws are 
about including the Constitution. Everything on paper and nothing beyond 
that.


-soter 

[Goanet] Buy an iMac

[Rajan P. Parrikar]

To Goanet -

JoeGoaUk,

Consider dumping the PC and buying an iMac instead (or any other Apple 
computer).  No viruses, no Windows rubbish.  The 27" iMac is a beauty.
This is how computers are meant to be.  The downside?  They are expensive.
But second-hand deals may be available (I don't know the situation in 
Goa/India).


r

Re: [Goanet] WANTED: New PC

[Gabe Menezes]

On 9 August 2010 05:50, JoeGoaUk  wrote:

> Looking to buy a New PC
> My  4 year old Zenith  PC desktop gives me lot of problems now a days.
> I guess, it crossed it’s 'use by date'.
> I never used Anti-virus software though
> (used once but it slows down my PC.. never used again)
>
> Current machine is slower  -256mb RAM
> Intel P4, Window XP and 40GB hard disk drive
> With 19” TFT Monitor
> I paid 41,000 plus 7000 for all-in-one printer.
>
> e.g. to save a 4.4 minute HD/MP4 (1280x720) clip
> on to hard drive it takes hours. (More than 2 hours).
> Any File transfer speed is also very slow from the begining.
> Also, it give me lot of start-up problems. Never starts in
> one go..
>
> Now looking for new and  faster one
> With  Window 7 (Premium)
> Intel latest
> 2GB or more RAM/DDr
> Hard disk 320GB or more (320 Now seems STD)
> Media type – with connection ports hub
> Video/Graphic card 1GB
> At least 6 USB ports
> TFT Monitor 19”
> Plus other STD drives etc
>
> Any other suggestions would help
>

RESPONSE: I use System Mechanic Professional, which fixes the broken short
cuts, cures the register and also has a firewall and antivirus system. My
computer does not slow down too much. Recently though it seems to give me
some problems.

I think my next one will be an Apple, I hear they are pretty good and are
not susceptible to problems - anyone out there who has one?
-- 
DEV BOREM KORUM

Gabe Menezes.

[Goanet] Paralysis

[Frederick Noronha]

Once in a while, I read the classifieds for their entertainment and 
educational value. Gives a sense of what's happening in otherwise 
unnoticed spaces.


This morning, this caught my eye:

PARALYSIS can be taken care of. No need to go to Malvan, Belgaum, 
Karwar, etc. Home visit. Call 8007094386, 9762412896.


Which made me wonder: has anyone experienced the traditional healing 
approach to paralysis at "Malvan, Belgaum, Karwar, etc" mentioned above?


If so, what was your experience? Just curious... FN
--
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Frederick Noronha +91-9822122436 +91-832-2409490
Journalism, editing, photography http://photosfromgoa.notlong.com
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Re: [Goanet] WANTED: New PC

[Frederick Noronha]

JoeGoaUk,

What's a virus? :-)

Actually, I too don't use any anti-virus 'solution', and have never
had a problem. My solution is GNU/Linux.

Of course, you need to build up some tech skills in your backyard (any
young student can pick this up in 3-6 months) to offer support when
needed.

As far as hardware, our Cafe Prakash gang was, just the other day,
recommending a new outlet at the Campal Trade Centre (near the Kala
Academy, Military Hospital) on the 2nd floor or so. His prices are
supposed to be good.

For much of my own supplies, I rely on Asic, who is an old friend at
Pelican Apartments (just 2 blocks away from the Panjim church, on the
road leading to Altinho). While he might not be great for prices, he
is very supportive, smiling and is quick to offer (me) a solution when
I face any breakdown ... even if I need access to a stand-by comp. FN

PS: I bought a comp about a year back, and it cost about Rs 25 or 26K,
if I recall right. No printer, with small speakers. No modem, since it
shares the wireless of the other system. It has built-in wireless
though. Prices are going down all the time. The Computer Society of
India's ECAP (Exhibition of Computers and Allied Products) should come
up at Mandovi's in the next few weeks. Why not compare what prices you
get there? Unfortunately, the exhibition is no longer as vibrant as it
once was, when the computer sector was booming in Goa, and the
home-market etc had not been yet devastated by Cyberage, etc...

Frederick Noronha
+91-9822122436
+91-832-2409490

On 9 August 2010 10:20, JoeGoaUk  wrote:
> Looking to buy a New PC
> My  4 year old Zenith  PC desktop gives me lot of problems now a days.
> I guess, it crossed it’s 'use by date'.
> I never used Anti-virus software though
> (used once but it slows down my PC.. never used again)
>
> Current machine is slower  -256mb RAM
> Intel P4, Window XP and 40GB hard disk drive
> With 19” TFT Monitor
> I paid 41,000 plus 7000 for all-in-one printer

Re: [Goanet] Murder of Vasco lad Naresh Dourado

[Ricky bryan fernandes]

Dear Jim,

Please find attached are the newspaper articles on this incident.

We need to condem this act and seek justice from the Goa government.

Thanks, Ricky

On Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:18:20 +0530 wrote
>Ricky,

What is the background to this story? Tell us something more about 
Naresh and the sequence of events surrounding this case and also about 
contacts made so far, with local law enforcement.


Jim F
New York.

--- On Sun, 8/8/10, Ricky bryan fernandes wrote:

> From: Ricky bryan fernandes

> Subject: [Goanet] Justice should prevail in the brutal murder of 
Vasco lad Naresh Dourado

> To: goanet@lists.goanet.org, goanet-requ...@lists.goanet.org
> Cc: goanet-ow...@lists.goanet.org, goaworldto...@yahoo.com
> Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 2:19 PM
> Dear Sir/Madam, Please can you
> publish my letter in your esteemed media. Sincerely,Ricky
> Fernandes
>
> Subject: Justice should prevail in the brutal murder of

> Vasco lad Naresh Dourado

> A week has passed by after the brutal murder of the Vasco
> lad Naresh Dourado and we are yet to hear of any substantial
> result in the investigations from the Goa Police. Goa Police
> should not to leave any stones unturned and to nab the
> culprits involved in this incident. We cannot ignore this
> incident like any other incidents that occur in Goa.
>
...
...
>
> Yours Sincerely,
>
> Ricky Fernandes
> Goa.



Youth found stabbed to death in Chicalim flat
TNN, Aug 3, 2010, 06.31am IST

VASCO: In a gruesome murder, one Naresh Dourado, 25, from Vasco, was 
stabbed to death by unidentified culprits in his brother's flat at 
Chicalim on Monday morning.


The murder came to light when his family members rushed to the flat 
after receiving a call from his workplace asking for his whereabouts as 
he had not turned up for work and efforts to contact him by his incharge 
Ugdesh Swar over his mobile phone had failed. Dourado was working as an 
executive for Idea mobile company in Margao.


Dourado had gone alone to stay in his brother's flat, on the second 
floor of Sharom Crest apartments, opposite SMRC hospital, Chicalim. His 
brother is working abroad.


Police informed that when family members entered the flat they found the 
door open and Dourado was lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Police 
said that the culprits must have entered the house with the victim's 
permission as the lock of the door was intact.


After conducting the panchnama, police revealed that there were multiple 
injuries on Dourado's body. Mormugao DySP Mahesh Gaonker informed that 
while two stab wounds were found on his abdomen, police recovered a 
knife embedded in his neck.


Gaonker also informed that the incident could have taken place between 
3:30am to 8:30am, as Dourado's cousin Sherman Nuniz informed police that 
the victim messaged him on Monday till 3:30am. Police also revealed that 
a new grey coloured Chevrolet Spark car bearing registration no GA 06 D 
4306, a laptop and a mobile phone belonging to the victim went missing 
after the incident. "As the items are missing, robbery motive cannot be 
ruled out," Gaonker said.


The deceased is a graduate from MES college and is the nephew of ex-MLA 
of Vasco Herculano Dourado. He is also related to MMC ex-chairperson and 
councillor Carlos Almeida. The deceased has an elder brother and a 
younger sister. Police have registered the case under Section 302 of the 
Indian Penal Code.



http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Youth-found-stabbed-to-death-in-Chicalim-flat/articleshow/6250201.cms



Youth murdered in Vasco

HERALD REPORTER
Youth murdered in Vasco
HERALD REPORTER
VASCO, AUG 2
A 26-year-old man, Naresh Dourado, from Vasco was brutally murdered by 
unknown persons in his brother’s flat at Chicalim-Vasco in the wee hours 
of Monday.


Naresh Dourado, who was working as a franchise co-ordinator for a 
cellular company in Margao, was found murdered in his brother’s vacant 
flat, where he had gone to spend the night, which he often used to do 
during weekends.


Naresh’s new car Chevrolet Spark (GA-06-D-4306) along with the laptop 
and mobile phone were found missing.


The incident came to light when Naresh’s relative had gone to the flat 
to enquire whether he had gone for duty, as his boss had called them to 
inform that Naresh had not come for work on Monday.


His boss and manager of Idea Cellular Updesh Swar said Naresh was 
working under him.


“When I called him on Monday morning to enquire why he had not reported 
for duty, I found his mobile phone switched off,” said Swar.


Swar further informed that when he called his residence, the family 
members informed him that he might have left for work directly from the 
flat, but Swar informed them that he has not reported for duty and his 
mobile phone was switched off.


Herculan Dourado, former Cortalim legislator, is the uncle of the 
deceased and his cousin Carlos Almeida, former Mormugao Municipal 
Council chairperson, were present at the murder site.


Vasco police in

[Goanet] Hobson’s choice – monday muse (9Aug’10)

[Pravin Sabnis]

MONDAY MUSE (9 August 2010)

HOBSON’S CHOICE

‘Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so long as it is 
black.’ -  Choice offered on the Ford Model T. 

In the late 16th century, Thomas Hobson rented out horses to university 
students at Cambridge. The students picked up their favourite steeds, and hence 
a few of Hobson's horses were overworked. To remedy the situation, Hobson began 
a rotation system, giving the customer the choice of taking the mount nearest 
the stable door or none at all. This rule became known as ‘Hobson's choice’.

Although, the term is used to mean ‘no choice at all’, Hobson’s choice is not 
an illusion of choice. Also, it is not the same as Morton’s fork which is a 
choice between two unfavourable options. It is a free choice in which only one 
option is offered. A person may refuse to take that option. The choice is 
therefore between taking the option or not. It is about aligning with either of 
the two alternatives: take it or leave it!

So often, we find ourselves in a bind over a situation of Hobson’s choice. We 
feel cornered as we think we have no choice. However, it is pertinent to note 
that every road offers the option to walk or not. If we consider the option of 
opting out, we are liberated from the situation of single choice. Many people 
have made a successful paradigm shift in their lives and careers because the 
chose to be better at understanding the second option in Hobson’s choice.

Let’s BE BETTER at a choice that seems only one
Hobson’s choice is about take that or none!

- Pravin K. Sabnis