[Goanet] Mini "Fontainhas Festival"
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Hi netters, We have a small feature at http://www.goacom.com/news/clippings/fontainhas/font.htm Please check and let us have your response. Thanks. Joel. ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] [GoanVoice-UK] Newsletter. Issue 2003-14. Apr. 04, 2003 (fwd)
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com -- Forwarded message -- Newsletter. Issue 2003-14. Apr. 04, 2003 Printer Friendly Version Bookmark www.goanvoice.org.uk for updates. COMMUNITY NEWS Congratulations to Marilyn Abreu who is getting married to Oscar Vaz in the middle of May 2003. As most of you will be aware, Marilyn is the designer of the Goan Voice website and newsletter. She is based at the GoaCom office in Goa and is the GoanVoice trouble-shooter. You can write to her at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marilyn is currently training Bindiya Phadte to substitute for her. I would also like to introduce you to the other team leaders of GoaCom: Moni Abraham (Manager); Sandeep Raul (programming); Luiza de Mello (web designing); and Jhony D'Costa (System Adminstrator).Check their details and photographs at: http://www.goacom.com/teamleaders/ 27 Mar. Leicester Mercury. Merlyn Vaz is marking her retirement from Leicester City Council by launching the Pensioners' Prize scheme, an annual award to an individual or organisation in Leicester and nationally who has furthered the cause of pensioners. There is a cash prize of £1,000 for each of the two categories. Her son, Keith, said: "This is like the Nobel peace prize for pensioners. I hope my mother's award scheme will be a great success." Text at Click here Berna Cruz, the Canadian Goan who was humiliated at Chicago airport airport and deported, has written to the Canadian Prime Minister. The US authorities have responded. In the special supplement you will find: 1. World Net Daily. 21 Mar. 2003. US Government officials deny wrongdoing. 2. US Congressman Joseph Crowley writes Secretary Ridge expresses outrage. 11 Mar. 2003. 3 Text of letter written by Berna Cruz to the Canadian Prime Minister. 10 Feb., 2003. 4. Some recent Press reports currently archived. 5.Other Press Reports. Click here for the supplement. From Melvyn Fernandes, Welfare Director, G.O.A.(UK): On 4 Feb. 2003, the Daily Mail published an article about three members of our Community being held on remand, see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2003-6/supp1/Girl_raped_on_cruise_ship.html Melvyn Fernandes and Morris Collaco have visited these Goans who have been held in Brixton Prison for the last seven months. The Goan Association has been given authority to make any necessary representations on their behalf and will be working with their respective solicitors to obtain their release on bail at the hearing at Bow Street Magistrates Court on 15 April at 11.00 am. If any member of our Community would like to help, please get in touch with: Melvyn Fernandes, Mobile 07970 668879 [EMAIL PROTECTED],co.uk Habari Group: This group of Goans from East Africa and elsewhere meets in Wetherspoon Pubs (Non smoking area ) from midday to 3.30 p.m. Thu. 10 Apr. Colindale "Moon Under Water" Pub, 10 Varley Parade, NW9. vContact Raul Monteiro 020 8958 5820 (ev. 6-9 p.m.) Fri. 25 Apr. Southgate "New Crown" Pub, 80 Chase Side, N14. Contact Joe Mendes 020 8368 6165 (ev. 6-9 p.m.). DEATHS 1 Mar: Santa Cruz, Goa: DEODITA DIAS DO ROSARIO E ARAUJO, wife of Timoteo, Sister of Lazarus /Valery (London), Basil (USA), Crocifissa, Rev Fr Socorro (USA), Mario/Angela, Bhushan & Frank (USA)/Gracy. 26 Mar: Miramar, Goa: LIRA NAZARETH, wife of Julius, mother of late Dr Melwyn/Dr Marilyn, Fr Oscar (Dominican), Frederick/Patricia (Canada), Dr Brenda/Cosme Menezes, Dr Sarita. 31 Mar. South River, New Jersey. MARGARIDA P. COLACO (90). Born in Goa, India, she came to South River seven years ago. Surviving are daughters, Wanda Gomes and Wilma DMelio; sons, Vasco, Randy and Jose, and seven grandchildren. A Mass for Mrs. Margarida P. Colaco will be at 9 a.m. 3 Apr. in St. Marys Church, South River. Source: Star-Ledger Newark, NJ, 02 April 2003. 1 Apr. Calangute, Goa. CARLOTA NAZARE MASCARENHAS. Wife of the late Miguel Mascarenhas (Ex-Bombo. Uganda). Mother of Dr. Ricardo/Dr. Otilia, Rev. Fr. Cirilo S.F.X., Marieta/Alvaro, Antonio/Ruby (Canada), Morgano. Grand-mother of Dr. Rochelle/Richard, Ryan, Dr. Joe, Indira/Arvin, Dr. Michelle, Maria-Renata & Roberto. Condolences to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] LOOKING FOR From Tim Sutton, [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tel. 020 875 26990 or 07956 276 170 (Mobile): BBC Television in London is making a programme about the photographer David Baile
Re: [Goanet] Anti-American sentiment
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com In a message dated 4/3/2003 11:52:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hi Nagesh - this is certainly true. And Clinton has > been "slammed" for it, with reason, of course. > No Vivian! It is not true. It is bogus propaganda. I was hoping you would read the information on the Snopes.com link that I had provided in my last post on this thread. Snopes.com is a well-known and highly respected site that exposes internet rumors and chain letter emails. I am sure Goanet does not want to perpetuate such lies. What has been alluded to in the above quote by Vivian is just such a lie. Here once again is the snopes.com link that tells us why: http://www.snopes.com/rumors/atta.htm This lie is also exposed in the following webpages: http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/atta.html http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/hijacker.htm I append below what is written on the above webpage. Cheers, Santosh http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/hijacker.htm THE PILOT OF ONE OF THE HIJACKED 9/11 AIRLINERS WAS IN CUSTODY, BUT RELEASED AT PRESIDENT REAGAN'S OR PRESIDENT CLINTON'S -FICTION! Summary of eRumor: The email says that in 1986, a pilot named Atta was captured and imprisoned in Israel for blowing up a bus. As a part of the famous Oslo Accords, Israel was to release "political prisoners," but was reluctant to let any prisoners go free who had "blood on their hands." One version says it was at the insistence of President Ragan and Secretary of State George Shultz, Atta was freed. Another says it was insisted upon by Bill Clinton and Warren Christopher. The Truth: According to several news sources, including the Boston Globe, which was among those that originally published the story, this turned out to be a case of mistaken identity. An article from 9/19/01 says that Second Circuit Court of Appeals records showed that the man arrested in connection with the bus attack in Israel used an alias that was the same as the name of the hijacker, Mahmoud Atta. Even that suspect, however, was not in custody so where the story about Reagan the Oslo accords came from, we don't know. The Oslo accords were signed in 1993 and Ronald Reagan left office in 1989. Additionally, we've not been able to find any provisions in the Oslo accords as described. There were provisions for the release of a large number Palestinian prisoners. The original version of the eRumor included the Reagan connection. Someone along the way decided to pin the blame on Bill Clinton and a new, revised version started circulating with his and Warren Christopher's names inserted. ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] Capelinha de Santas Almas "Little Chapel of Holy Souls" (old) Station Rd. Margao Goa
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Parishioners of Margao are distressed over the recent developments that arouse ones religious sentiments. >From certain information available the report is filed for the knowledge of the public. On the land admeasuring 50 m2 surveyed under Chalta Nos 257 (11m2), 258 (31m2), and 259 (8m2) of PTS 238 ,recorded in Book No:24 of City Survey Margao Salcete there is a small chapel "Capelinha de Santas Almas" or little chapel of Holy Souls" managed by "Confre da Fabrica da Capela (now Igreja ) da Nossa Senhora da Graca de Margao" . The Chapel is located on Francisco Luis Gomes Road commonly known as Old Station Road, near Afonso de Albuquerque Market, New Market Margao Salcete Goa It is bounded on the East by shop of Ananta Xete Quessoncar,on the West by Municipal road No.8, on South by cross road (esquina) or municipal passage on North by Municipal road. The land is not registered in the Land Registration Office, but enrolled in Land Revenue Office under Matriz Number 48 & 61. The " loja No. 01" EXCLUDING verandah and passage on the eastern side was vide agreement of lease dated 01.02.1956 granted on lease for a period of 3 years to one RAMA GANESSA NAIQUE (alias Rama Ganesh Naik) on an annual rent of Rs 182 payable in monthly instalments to carry out the business of frames and glasses. Some of the relevant clauses enumerated below are highlighted: clause 03 ; the lessee shall not sublet the area or renounce any rights which may have accrued under the Decree No:49 dated 22.7.1913; clause 06 : the lessee shall not carry out in the area any improvements, nor bore any holes on its walls, without the written consent of the lessor: clause 07 : the improvements or works which the lesee may voluntarily make and without consent of the first party, shall not be removed by the lessee and shall belong to the lessor except those which are not fixed on the walls or can be removed without any damage; clause 09: the lessee shall not place in the verandah passages or places which lie between the doors, boxes, cupboards or tables for the sale tobacco cigarretes pipes cigars or other articles , and in case he wishes he shall obtain permission and also pay another Rupees three per month; clause 11: One Prabacar Voicunto Sinai Edo ( alias Prabhakar Voikunth Sinai Hede) stood as surety and principal payer for the security of the conditions stipulated in the present contract; Finally it is also agreed that the rent fixed shall be amended in harmony with the final decision of the valuation which is being applied for in terms of para 3 of Art 20 of the Diploma No: 1409 dated 14.2.1952. The agreement is made on loose sheets without the stamp duty as the lessor are exempted from it in terms of Art 6 ot the Concordata and of Art 11 of the Missionary Agreement between the Holy See and Portugal dated 7.5.1940 The above lease agreement was thereafter renewed from time to time. It is not known whether on the name of Rama Ganessa Naique . The date of death of original lessee Rama Ganessa Naique (alias Rama Ganesh Naik ) is also not on record nor are the names of his legal heirs . However on 25.1.1967 a Deed of extension of lease for another three years (earlier one expired on 31.12.1966) was signed by : an ALLEGED legal heir of the lessor RAMA GANESSA NAIQUE (alias Rama Ganesh Naik) viz one Chandrakant Babu Naique son of Babu Naique (Babu Naik) resident of H.No: 75 Near Metropole for the same loja No:1 but on a monthly rent of Rs.20/- The present occupants viz: Ramdas, Vijay and Vinay are sons on Chandrakant Babu Naik. Also vide similar agreements dated 25.1.1967,loja No; 2 (West) was leased to Mr. Gangaram Sonaili, to Shantaram Santu Redkar, verandah (North) and Ramdas Vaman Falari shop undescribed (?) Later vide agreement dated 18.6.1981 Verandah on west was leased to Barnabe George . On 19.11.1989 on the penultimate day of campaigning for the Goa Legislative Assembly elections there was a fire in the chapel and all (except loja No 1 ) surrounding tenements were partially or considerably destroyed leaving no scope for conduct of business as per situation ante. Reconstruction and rehabilitation was necessary but before the plans were drawn one Shantaram Santu Redkar occupying verandah North,commenced repairs without permission of the Cofre of Fabrica de Capela (now Igreja) da Nossa Senhora de Graca. Apprehending that others would follow a regular civil suit No:273/89/D was filed in the Court of Civil Judge Junior Division at Margao by the Confre (lessor) for permanent injunction restraining all the occupants from carrying out any repairs without their consent and permission. However the issue was resolved under "Consent terms" 20.12.1989 that in lieu of the lessees agreeing to carry out the repairs themselves in accordance with the plan an
[Goanet] ADEUS KUWAIT.
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com ADEUS KUWAIT. Justinho Viegas from Taleigao Ilhas was one of the popular Goans in Kuwait involved himself in Goan Sports activities and also in social and charitable activities. As a young and energetic boy he first landed in Kuwait in 1981 January. Immediately after obtaining employment in Kuwait he was absorbed as a foot-baller by Rising Stars soccer team which was at that time very popular amongst the Indian soccer teams in Kuwait. Before coming to Kuwait, Justinho Viegas has already made a name and fame for him as a good foot-baller in Goa, first by representing his village team Taleigao Sao Minguel Sports Club and later on Goa Customs where he had his good job. While playing for Goa Customs he was selected to represent Goa Civil Services Team twice at Patna in Bihar and at Calcutta in West Bengal. During his long years of residence and employment in Kuwait he got himself involved in many of the Goan activities. As a foot-baller he played for Rising Stars and as I know him personally on the ground playing opposite to him he was a good player. We both played together for many years though for two different teams. He could easily use his both legs with ease and in aerial duels he was always successful. His tackling was though yet always sure. He had good ball-control and very innovative distribution and supply of the balls. Always smiling he acquired lot of goodwill on and off the field. Rising Stars was very much responsible for giving him a solid push in the beginning especially the chief of Rising Stars Lawry Pinto who is known to have given push to many of the boys not only thru soccer but also otherwise. After retiring from playing foot-ball, he devoted his time for the promotion of soccer at Sour Grounds first by coaching Goan teams one of these teams being Tivim and the other Santos Sports Club. During last few years he was inducted into Kuwait Indian Foot-ball Federation where he held the position of KIFF Sports Secretary. During his tenure as Sports Secretary lot of confusive incidents occurred at Sour Grounds but thru his clever handling of these incidents he came out victorious in most cases. In order to bring about peace and create sporting spirit at Sour Grounds not only among the players and organizers but also among the members of the spectators, Justinho Viegas condescended himself to pacify the anger of so many. In order to create an amicable atmosphere he lowered himself in front of so many arrogant and brute people, this he did only for the good of soccer and community. As a social worker he worked silently for the good of the poor and dejected members of the community. The friendship and acquaintances gained thru soccer activities he very well utilized for the promotion of his charitable and social services. In particular he worked silently for the poor maids. He never liked to make a big propaganda of his charitable activities inspite of the fact that he deserved all the credits. Sometimes the credit deserving for him was robbed by others not only by an individual but by an association too. Commenting on this he said by denying me the due credit I will not lose heaven nor the person who robbed me of my due credit will gain heaven. Before leaving Kuwait for good a month back, he was very emotional for leaving Kuwait from where he gained his sustenance, from where he made very good friends and colleagues who were very friendly and helpful to him. In his own words such friends and colleagues I will never get again and if at all I made a mark for me in KIFF especially in handling difficult incidents, it was only because of these friends and colleagues. Naming a few, he mentioned the names of Vohra, Fidelis Fernandes and Tony Santos. While away from Kuwait, he said wherever he may be but surely he will promote soccer because soccer is like religion for him. Let him promote soccer with religious zeal but thru soccer he must also promote the good of community and society as a whole. Let soccer be the medium thru which Justinho Viegas can create good of community and society. On the eve of his departure, Kuwait Indian Foot-ball Federation organized a get together to bid farewell for him where his contribution for the promotion of soccer was highlighted boldly and loudly by the President of KIFF Mr. Vohra and as a token of appreciation he was presented with a memento. On behalf of all the like minded Goans I wish Justinho Viegas all the best and wish him ADEUS. Besides others, I too will surely miss Justinho Viegas especially I will miss his assistance and help to assist and help the needy. Will we have another Justinho Viegas as replacement? Time alone will tell. Till then Justinho Viegas empty place will remain empty only. A Veronica Fernandes, Kuwait
[Goanet] Re: Chief Minister's Foreign Jaunts
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[Goanet] Re: great value-for-money places to eat out in Goa
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Dear Rico, Thanks for a very useful value-for-money eating-out list. Some of those names are new to me, but I find some need amplification and others need introduction. Anandashram in Fontainhas is spot on. Unique and, more important, consistent over the years. The bangda and 'humman' curry remains a favourite, and washed down with the katori of kokum makes an excellent meal. And yes 'kaka' has a good memory and a ready smile. The place Vidya mentioned in Nerul is called Laxmi, and is just off what I suppose you could call the Nerul tinto, along the lane that leads to what I believe is now called Coco Beach. That little restaurant is absolutely the 'sungte' capital of Bardez - no question about it. And the standard 'jevonn' is pretty good too, with excellent portions. For good-sized prawns (optimistically called tiger prawns, but reasonably large nevertheless) and mussels, I found Sea View worth a visit. It used to live in the back of a house, right out on the waterline before the beginning of the Dona Paula slope as you come in from Caranzalem. I wonder though whether it is still there. Much further south, along the road to Mobor but before hitting the line of resorts, there used to be a household that prepared great buckets of staple jevonn for taxi drivers. Like Anandashram, this was Hindu Goan cooking, and like Laxmi, the portions would keep you fuelled through the rest of the day if you got there early enough to occupy one of the half-dozen chairs. It was a house with no name and in those days - now this is circa 1995 - they threw in a glass of nimbu-paani. In Margao, Longuinhos used to be very good for savouries and snacks - just right if one was feeling peckish but wanted to avoid a multiple-curry meal that would knock one out for the rest of the afternoon. Service was pretty good and they seemed to be partial to old Lorna cassettes. Also in Salcete was Martins of Betalbatim - first-rate kingfish and when the season came round, 'jumping chicken', and those who know will know. I think towards the late 90s Martins tended to get needlessly upmarket with its prices, but the food was still good. The biggest loss is Olympic, right in the middle of Panjim, opposite the Captain of Ports jetty and next to the Customs House. This was the home of the original sausage pulao, and the beef croquettes and potato chops were second to none. Sadly, the premises has long since been given over to someone who sells bathroom tiles. Rahul [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone +65 62910840 / 96640750 fax +1 801 315 0938 ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] A one-stop spot for critical coverage of the attack on Iraq
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com -- Subject: A one-stop spot for critical coverage of the attack on Iraq Critical coverage of the Attack on Iraq is being posted at the 'taking sides' blog: http://takingsides.blogspot.com New articles every day. Recent articles include: The Casualties of War, First Truth, then Conscience. TV Warfare. Military Spin Corps. The Blogs from Baghdad, Where is Raed? Independent Journalists Threatened with Death by the Pentagon. Independent Journalists Killed by Coalition Forces. Coverage Helped Lead to War. Zero One Zulu Time.WCC Challenges Bush's Religious Claims. Restrictions Imposed on Media. Dissent Under Pressure at BBC. The Myth of Surgical Bombing. Media Become a Branch of the War Machine. Al Jazeera Causes Outcry by Reporting Truth. Acknowledge Despair, Highlight Progress on Moral Preemption. A Call to Mutiny. Recent contributions from: Noam Chomsky, Robert Fisk, Eduardo Galeano, Ariel Dorfman, Desmond Tutu, Boutros Boutros Gali, Jon Pilger, Kathy Kelly, Pepe Escobar, Matt Wells, Anthony Arnove, Norman Solomon, Michael Moore... Collected links to sources including: The Guardian, Voices In The Wilderness, ElectronicIraq, YellowTimes, Znet, Tom Paine, Common Dreams, Sojo, CounterPunch, FAIR, Media Lens, CPJ and many others. PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO FRIENDS AND SEND US YOUR LINKS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. THANKS. Sean Hawkey WACC [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
Re: [Goanet] JAKFRUIT: A Vegetable
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Asit, You seem to be a very lucky person. Thanks for sharing the info with all of us. I can buy canned ripe jakfruit here which comes from the Phillipines. I've tried it but it's not very good. Beggars can't be choosers so I do buy it sometimes. Florina From: The Thaumaturgist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BSG goanet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] JAKFRUIT: A Vegetable Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2003 01:31:21 -0800 (PST) For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com In India, Sri Lanka and in their neighboring countries in south-east Asia, Jakfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is abundant. Jakfruit, the worlds largest fruit, is only one of few fruits that is popular equally, unripe(green) or ripe. Since no two Jakfruits are similar in shape, size or weight, packaging and shipping the ripe Jakfruits over long distances had been a recognized problem all along, in India, in Australia, in south-east Asia and in Brazil. That left all the growers in a given area only the local markets to sell their products, resulting in a not so lucrative price. Economic solution: canned unripe Jakfruit. In India, fresh unripe Jakfuits had been used as a vegetable during summer for ages. The abundant unripe Jakfruit had become a popular food item with preparations titled Jakfruit Tikka Jakfruit Pulao Jakfruit Chicken Kashmiri Kanthal Jakfruit Seed Phirni and many many more. And now the unripe Jakfruit and the roasted seeds from ripe Jakfruits are showing up in the recipes of western cuisines. The world-renowned Fairchild Tropical Garden in Miami, Florida is offering recipes for Jakfruit Casserole, and Jakfruit Patties Here we take a look at a relatively smaller unripe Jakfruit of unknown variety that I picked from a tree in Hollywood, Florida. The tree owner hated with passion the aroma of ripe Jakfruits. So he wanted me to do him a favor by picking all the unripe Jaks from his tree. All photos were scanned from 35-mm prints. 1) A 16 inch long green Jackfruit http://www.geocities.com/bohuroopi/JFGreen01ASIT 2) Cut in 2 pieces http://www.geocities.com/bohuroopi/JFGreen02ASIT 3) Cut surfaces show the latex,seeds and cells http://www.geocities.com/bohuroopi/JFGreen03ASIT 4) Cut pieces http://www.geocities.com/bohuroopi/JFGreen04ASIT 5) Cut surfaces http://www.geocities.com/bohuroopi/JFGreen05ASIT 6) Close-up of the cut surface http://www.geocities.com/bohuroopi/JFGreen06ASIT Asit K. Ghosh Rockledge, Florida, USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] Quotable Quote
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com == "It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, more vengeance, more desolation. War is hell." - General William Tecumseh Sherman == ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] The real Dubya
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com A funny (or not so funny!) link showing the real Dubya. http://brecht.edustria.com/jokedata/bush_xray_terminator.swf Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ontario, CANADA _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] GOVT TO BUY BOAT-HOUSES
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com The government should concentrate on what it was elected for and not deviate into schemes its has no experience in. If the Chief Minister or any other member of the government wants to get into business, they should resign from the government. These half-cocked schemes always end up as a disaster. Goa has enough of unfilled holiday accommodation to cater to the tourists, it does not need any more! It is not Srinagar, leave the house-boats to the Kashmiris, we do not need anymore of them in Goa. It is quit possible that it will end up being run by these people claiming experience in the field. Does the Chief Minister have an ulterior motive appeasing the Kashmiris! The house-boats scheme will be poorly regulated, adding effluence into the water which we have enough of strewn across the land. Besides they will impede the natural vista of Goa. And no incentives to entrepreneur - "tax-holiday" or other as suggested by Tim. Any good investor worth his salt, should be able to make a go of it on his own, if it is a viable project. The tax payer should not be subsidising private schemes. Francis Dias [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 3/4/03 05:20, joel at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > GOVT TO BUY BOAT-HOUSES: As a first step towards exploiting the potential > of scenic waterways in the State, the Tourism department has plans to > purchase boat-houses for tourists visiting the State. The boat-houses will > have cabin accommodation, dining and living space, besides indoor > recreational facilities for tourists. Each boat will cost Rs.4 lakh to Rs.6 > lakh. (GT) This is where the Govt. of Goa is so wrong. They should focus on good governance and not on entering into commercial enterprises. If Boat-Houses are a good way to exploit the scenic waterways then they should be offering incentives to entrepreneurs to enter this sector of the market. They would do a much better job than the government. The incentives could be in the form of a "tax-holiday" for 3 to 5 years or tax credits. Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ontario, CANADA __ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
Re: [Goanet] War in Iraq
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com From: "Bosco D'Mello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> +++ And what do you think India can do with the nuclear deterrent? Can it pre-emptively strike (like the Americans with(out) UN sanction) Pakistan for fomenting terrorism in Kashmir ?? === "nuclear deterrent? Can it pre-emptively strike . . " I think this is called an Oxymoron. Tim de Mello _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] FRIDAY BALCAO:Solutions to depleting water resources and watercommercialization.
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com - WELCOME TO FRIDAY BALCAO - Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet, We continue with FRIDAY BALCAO on 11th April from 4pm. to 6pm. at Goa Desc Resource Centre No. 11, Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa Goa Ph. 2252660 TOPIC: Solutions to depleting water resources and water commercialization. SPEAKER: Dr.Rajendra Singh, Tarun Bharat Sangh, Rajasthan. We invite you to contribute to the discussion at Friday Balcao by attending the event but if you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes, Roland Martins. - Don't miss out on the discussion. Subscribe to the BALCAO Synopsis for Rs.80/- Information is power, Share it equitably. Lets make things happen in Goa !! -- The FRIDAY BALCAO BOOKLET is available for RS.70/- only Buy your personal copy and gift one to your relatives, neighbours and friends. The information handbook that is a must in every Goan home. -- === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy === ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] Liberating Iraqis by killing them?
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[Goanet] TRAVEL: Canacona, Goa... as Goa was [long]
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com CANACONA G o a ... a s G o a w a s --- State Goa Distance 36.8 kms from Margao Location In the extreme south of South Goa. Till the eighteenth century, Canacona was outside the 'Goa' boundaries. Some trains stop at Canacona. Margao is the closest major station nearby. Buses from Mumbai may terminate at Panjim (Panaji), but some go on to Margao. Route NH17 from Mumbai to Goa going past Panjim (Panaji) and Margao. Driving straight down takes you to Chaudi, the headquarters town of Canacona. A more scenic route is the coastal road (right after Navelim) going via Chinchinim, Assolna, Betul and Canaguinim. --- BY FREDERICK NORONHA Canacona (pronounced Kaankon) is two hours, yet very far removed, from mainstream Goa. This shows. It did not face the harsh fury of sixteenth-century Portuguese rule; and still reflects an unusual Indo-Portuguese fusion. It's less Westernised than the central coast, but still obviously very unlike coastal Maharashtra or Karnataka. This is also true for neighbouring Quepem (pronounced Kepem, not Cuepem), an even more rustic and less beach-oriented taluka of Goa. History of the pre-Portuguese era lies buried here or lives unsung among its small hillocks. Being far away from the central core of Goa, it is also far less urbanised, more rustic. It's an interesting place if you want to just relax and unwind. Don't expect something hectic here. Canacona has charm of its own. Its coast is scenic and virgin. Tourism is rather humane scale, people-friendly and relatively more-affordable than other parts of Goa. Small entrepreneurs man mostly-tiny touristic ventures, adding a homely touch. Away from the coast, Canacona and its neighbouring Quepem taluka have a number of off-the-beaten-track destinations and unusual festivals. This is a Goa where you can still find the secret tracks to the beach, and feel like a traveller... not a tourist. No wonder that when Hollywood film-makers wanted to depict the East India Company's forays into eighteenth century Bombay (or should we us the then-used Portuguese term, Bombaim?) they zeroed in on Canacona. They've been scouting around the scenic spot where the river meets the sea at Galgibaga, almost on the extreme southern tip of Goa. One added attraction is that the Canacona railway station is located at the centre of this area, close to the tourist-pulling coast. Palolem's hammocks strung on the beach give hint of the kind of place this is becoming. It's working to build a 'different' identity for itself. A quieter version of North Goa's Anjuna, minus its noisy and continuous full-moon parties, but with some interesting attractions that could draw the discerning visitor. Come to the locality to live with the simple charms of the rustic life. In some parts of the village, it's still the pig that cleans up the toilets, and traditional wells for the water supply are still in use. Local fishermen convert their boats into taxis-on-the-sea. Ask on the beach for rates and names. Some beaches, like Polem, have tiny boards announcing who would take you on a boat-ride. Some tiny homes along the Canacona stretch also take paying guests. Palolem offers some place for camping; ask around. THINGS TO SEE AND DO Canacona's beach belt, 'discovered' by tourism only after the 1990s, is among the most scenic. Palolem is a milder recreation of an east-meets-west Goan beach, with a rich variety of exotic food and accommodation to cater to the international palate. But beyond the better-known Palolem and Agonda, there are nearly nearly a dozen-and-half lesser-known (or even hidden) beaches. Some are just tiny strips of sand. So what if you don't find hotels or restaurants there? It's still makes a difference if the idea is to escape from it all. In some cases, the road to the beach is nothing but a narrow track. Getting down to Xendrem beach is a maze, which only a fleet-footed goat or wise villager could manage. This place was the scene of angry village protests when a nature cure centre was first sought to be set up there a decade-and-half ago. To get to Vaturem, a beach that only local picnickers know of, you need to stop your two-wheeler, cross a tiny footbridge made of coconut-trees, navigate a two-feet wide rough path, go by some ant-hills, and generally keep your faith intact till the beach mysteriously emerges after what seems like a small jungle. Quepem has a two or three beaches, known for their picture-postcard quality. Cotigao wildlife sanctuary is located within this area. Parthagal math is a five centuries-old monastery. Even if Goa's temple splendor is housed in nearby Ponda taluka (central Goa), the Zambaulim and Fatorpa temples are surely worth a visit, specially dur
[Goanet] XVI DAY OF WAR AGAINST IRAQ.
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com XVI DAY OF WAR AGAINST IRAQ. Today Friday 4th April 2003 is the 16th day of the war against Iraqi regime. For the last 3 days there was no concern for any danger for life and property in Kuwait. During the last 3 days I only once heard the sound of Sirens for few minutes and thats all, no panic, no danger. After the last low level Missile hit Kuwait Shopping Centre, Kuwait has now installed special defense system to intercept any low or very low altitude missiles fired by the enemy. With the installation of this defensive system Kuwait is now very safe according to the authoritative expert opinion. Though check points are erected at many places in Kuwait and special military armed guards and vehicles are posted in different locations yet if one observes carefully, it does not look like the war is going on at the border of Kuwait. Once again I reiterate that there is absolutely no panic in Kuwait, people as usual move about day and night, everyone is involved and engrossed in his work, shopping centres and other amenities providing centres and locations are functioning smoothly. People are going on their scheduled vacations and those who have completed their terms of vacation are returning back in normal flights. Through this newsletter I convey my message to our people in Goa and to all concerned people that in Kuwait we by the grace of God are all safe, so also this country Kuwait is safe. While I am writing these lines everyone listening to Radio news and watching TV updates must be aware that allied forces have already penetrated into the most important and strategic place of Iraq that is Baghdad by capturing Saddam International Airport from Iraqi regime. Allied forces have seiged this Ariport and renamed it as Baghdad International Airport. The name of Saddam is deleted. This will be the first step to eradicate the traces of Saddam name in Iraq. Even many of the big posters and monuments are removed from Iraq by the coalition forces and by those Iraqis who oppose Saddams regime. It is 16th day today allied forces are bombing and capturing more and more Iraqi places but surprisingly there are no physical traces of Saddam Hussein and his colleagues with the exception of Information Minister who is become mouthpiece of Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein. As I said earlier Saddam Hussein is a coward and that he is coward is known now thru his disappearance. He knows only to issue threats and create fear into the minds of the people though he is capable of executing these threats against his people only and those whom he captivated. In 1990 August, four days after the invasion of Kuwait when American troops started pouring in Saudi Arabia to protect the Kingdom from possible Iraqi invasion, Saddam thought the same troops will come to Kuwait to evict his invading force and issued such a stern threat to America saying if American troops enter Kuwait, I will convert Kuwait into a graveyard. That time this threat was enough for us to get chills into our marrow. The defeating dictators mostly use such empty threats. Even Salazar just before 19th December 1961 when Goa was still under Portugal and while Bharati Government under the so called non-violent Nehru was preparing to send his violent troops to march over Goa, issued such threat saying I will destroy Goa and turn into nothing instead of giving it as it is into the hands of Bharat These threats of Salazar were daily echoed on Emissora de Goa ( Panjim Goa Radio) in Portuguese and Konkani. But finally nothing happened. What Salazar regime did that time in Goa exactly the same thing Saddams regime is doing now in Iraq. The Salazar regime in Goa put Bombs at most of the bridges in Goa and also at some of the strategic locations, some were exploded creating panic all around while others were diffused by the Bharati troops after they occupied peaceful Goa. In this same manner Saddam Hussein regime is also putting bombs and mining Iraqi bridges and strategic locations because Saddam Hussein knows that he stands to lose nothing even if the entire Iraq turns into pieces because he has no love for Iraq nor for Iraqi people. Even when he put fire to over 600 Oil Wells in Kuwait while retreating from Kuwait he lost nothing because ultimately he had to leave from Kuwait which belonged to Kuwaitis. But as a Muslim he should be held responsible for destroying the wealth of Muslims and meant for Muslims development. Is Saddam Hussein really a good Muslim? From the TV news I saw him many times praying devoutly thereby giving an impression that he is a devout practicing Muslim. But will a good practicing Muslim commit the atrocities against humanity and against his own people as he is committing? It is against Muslim religion to maltreat the
[Goanet] GOVT TO BUY BOAT-HOUSES
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com The government should concentrate on what it was elected for and not deviate into schemes its has no experience in. If the Chief Minister or any other member of the government wants to get into business, they should resign from the government. These half-cocked schemes always end up as a disaster. Goa has enough of unfilled holiday accommodation to cater to the tourists, it does not need any more! It is not Srinagar, leave the house-boats to the Kashmiris, we do not need anymore of them in Goa. It is quit possible that it will end up being run by these people claiming experience in the field. Does the Chief Minister have an ulterior motive appeasing the Kashmiris! The house-boats scheme will be poorly regulated, adding effluence into the water which we have enough of strewn across the land. Besides they will impede the natural vista of Goa. And no incentives to entrepreneur - "tax-holiday" or other as suggested by Tim. Any good investor worth his salt, should be able to make a go of it on his own, if it is a viable project. The tax payer should not be subsidising private schemes. Francis Dias [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 3/4/03 05:20, joel at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > GOVT TO BUY BOAT-HOUSES: As a first step towards exploiting the potential > of scenic waterways in the State, the Tourism department has plans to > purchase boat-houses for tourists visiting the State. The boat-houses will > have cabin accommodation, dining and living space, besides indoor > recreational facilities for tourists. Each boat will cost Rs.4 lakh to Rs.6 > lakh. (GT) This is where the Govt. of Goa is so wrong. They should focus on good governance and not on entering into commercial enterprises. If Boat-Houses are a good way to exploit the scenic waterways then they should be offering incentives to entrepreneurs to enter this sector of the market. They would do a much better job than the government. The incentives could be in the form of a "tax-holiday" for 3 to 5 years or tax credits. Tim de Mello [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ontario, CANADA __ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
Re: [Goanet] Anti-American sentiment
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Thanks Santosh for your indepth study and explanations on all these rumours! Most of the educated Americans, are against the war. If one see the ages of the soldiers that have been killed or injured so far, most of them have been hardly out of their teens! Until 9/11, hardly anybody knew where Afghanistan was. The world for the Americans ends south of the Canadian border and north of the Mexican one! If one looks at the history of the US, over the past century, US has been involved in all the major wars -- World WarI, II, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War. The sad part of this war is that, a bunch of idiots, who consider themselves as 'experts', have ordered the US Army into war, to prove their theories! The media has played its part in terming any anti-war activist as Anti-American! Some on Goanet have started toeing that line. Rumours are being converted to facts! If one reads the likes of Thomas Friedman or Rafeek Zakaria, one can clearly see how Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz are trying to push their views onto the rest of the world. A guy like Colin Powell is only good enough to be a loyal soldier! All the networks are jockeying for ratings and revenues by glamorizing the war. The conservatives are having a field day in maligning any person that opposes the war. The sympathy and goodwill that was generated after 9/11 has been frittered away by the Bush Administration. Rumsfeld's arrogance is evident at each of his press briefings. No big corporations lined up to reconstruct Afghanistan, whereas lots have been granted contracts for Iraq and the obvious reason for that is OIL. The money of the Iraqi people will be used to reconstruct Iraq that is being destroyed by the US and will perhaps finance the war, started to do just that! Amazing! Well, once Iraq is stable, the US and Britain will be the first to sell its arms and armaments too! Ex-POWs from the last Persian Gulf war have also started lining up to get their share of the money, by claiming that they were tortured by the Iraqis after the war in 1991! The US courts are also apt at rewarding them! Yes, Democracy would be good for the rest of the world, but what if the people of the middle east start electing the radical mullahs, democratically! There could be a surge of anti-American activity all over. As it is, the pictures of war presently being broadcast by Al-Zajeera and Abu Dhabi TV have created more hatred in the muslim world. I recently watched -Thomas L. Friedman Reporting: Searching for the Roots of 9/11, and one could see how the Arab world perceives the US. There were quite a few young kids who hated the US. Many of the 9/11 hijackers were well educated people. I think the US has to try and understand and respect the rest of the world, instead of trying to ram their dogmatic policies and agenda, down everybody's throats. Saddam Hussein is a menace, the innocent Iraqis are not. I hope that there is a quick resolution to this war, with as few casualties as possible. Nagesh Bhatcar [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/3/2003 11:52:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hi Nagesh - this is certainly true. And Clinton has > been "slammed" for it, with reason, of course. > No Vivian! It is not true. It is bogus propaganda. I was hoping you would read the information on the Snopes.com link that I had provided in my last post on this thread. Snopes.com is a well-known and highly respected site that exposes internet rumors and chain letter emails. I am sure Goanet does not want to perpetuate such lies. What has been alluded to in the above quote by Vivian is just such a lie. Here once again is the snopes.com link that tells us why: _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
Re: [Goanet] Anti- American sentiment
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com On Thu, 3 Apr 2003, Carmo Dias wrote: > Here is your answer: > http://www.afghan-info.com/Politics/Interim_AfghanGovt.htm > The current Afgan Loya Jirga is composed of Afgans who represent thier > faction or area. Yes the U.S. supports Karzai but Karzai was on the battle > field fighting to free his country from tyrants or would you prefer the > whole world was ruled by tyrants? One last thing Tariq why are you a fan of > an american sports team and I wonder if you live in the U.S. If you do why? Perhaps Mr. Carmo Dias is ignorant of how the Afghan Loya Jirga operates. If one were to ask Mullah Omar in 1999 about his legitimacy, he would point to a Loya Jirga which elected him. And amazingly, he was correct. A Loya Jirga did nominate him to be the Amir-ul-Momineen (Leader of the Faithful). But what really consititutes a Loya Jirga? It is merely an assembly of those who support you. Those who don't, do not join in such an assembly. Afghan battles are never really wars, but really shifting loyalties of tribesmen and elders that are won by displaying your strength and monetory inducements. In fact, if Mr. Carmo Dias was ruthless enough to have his own army and had enough cash to bribe people, he can constitute his own Loya Jirga and get himself to be nominated as Leader of the Faithful in Afghanistan. The point to be noted here is that Afghanistan will *never* have a democratic setup, for the simple reason that why bother with such an exercise when your lackey is calling the shots there. Do you think the US would be crazy to find itself facing another Dr. Muhammed Mossadegh? -- Tariq Siddiqui [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Rockets Lover! Laker Hater !!! *** ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
Re: [Goanet] Anti-American sentiment
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com From: "Nagesh Bhatcar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said "The money of the Iraqi people will be used to reconstruct Iraq that is being destroyed by the US and will perhaps finance the war, " There is no "perhaps" here. Iraqi oil will be used to finance the US led illegal invasion of Iraq. And the US will pressure Kuwait to cough up a few billion for "protection money". In 1991, the Saudis, who foolishly joined the alliance were presented with a bill of approx. $42 billion. To say they were surprised would be putting it mildly. Guess why they have not joined the alliance this time. The balance of the money for that war came from Kuwait - "because they invited the US in". Nice for the US who were able to test out their latest weapons of mass destruction against a third world people at little or no cost to themselves. The US has to recover about $80 billion to cover the cost of this invasion. Other than Kuwait, the only other source of revenue will be Iraqi oil. It is very naive to think that the Iraqi people will be free and prosperous after this war. Free, maybe, but they will be as prosperous as the Afghanis are today. _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] NEWS: Goan student in Europe completes PhD in media studies
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com GOAN STUDENT IN EUROPE COMPLETES Ph.D. IN MEDIA STUDIES >From Frederick Noronha PANJIM, April 5: Journalism research of Goan origin Manjiri Virginkar-Papproth has recently completed a PhD on the impact of economic liberalization on the Indian media and the "beginnings of the information revolution in the country". Titled 'The Information Revolution in India and the Communication Policy: Media, Politics, Society (July 1991-May 1996)', the thesis also tries to put the development communication used by the Indian government in its actual perspective. Virginkar-Papproth moved to Europe in 1992 to do a Masters in Communication Sciences. "Since the subject really interested me, I decided to continue with a Ph.D. Here, I was encouraged by my grandfather Prof. D.B. Wagh, my grand mother, my uncle and my parents," she told this journalist recently in an interview. She studied in Goa till her eleventh standard, then in Mumbai's Ruia College and in Bombay University. She has been working in the Siemens Business Services as a consultant for knowledge management/information gap in the organization. "In future, I would like devote myself to research on closing information gaps enabled by modern web-based technologies," she adds. In the heartland of Europe, where English is not the main language, what was the university environment like? "There were students from a lot of countries studying a lot of different subjects, which was indeed an encouraging environment. I stayed in a student housing complex called 'Cite Internationale Universitaire de Paris'," she added. Here many countries had buildings for its students. As for the language, she had started to learn French while in India. "This certainly helped me since my entire thesis was done in French," she adds. How does the media there compare with the situation here? Opines Ms Virginkar-Papproth: "The press in India and in Goa is equally challenging and critically monitoring the ruling parties like the press in Europe and thus a very good example of the Anglo-Saxon press." If she had the chance to work on a media-related research subject in Goa, she would probably zero in on the digital divide and its effects, she says. "In the present information age, this gap is all the more evident due to the differences in buying power. Those who can afford to buy the most modern technology, become even richer in information, while those who can't are becoming poorer in information," she adds. "Studies in Europe did give me a chance to get a different perspective of the media field. While working as a journalist in India, I was well informed about the current topics. But the studies here gave me the possibility to learn subjects like media management, geopolitics," she adds. She adds that her PhD gave her the chance to "learn something new every moment". Or, as she puts it, "It was a great experience. I am glad that I decided on the right topic and of course decided to continue my studies after an intermediate professional experience in India." Manjiri Virginkar-Papproth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> is currently based in Munich in Germany. (ENDS) -- Frederick Noronha: http://www.fredericknoronha.net : When we speak of free Freelance Journalist : http://www.bytesforall.org : software we refer to Ph 0091.832.2409490 : Cell 0 9822 122436 : freedom, not price. ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] Recipes With Green Jakfruit
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com If you are interested in the recipes of Jakfruit Casserole & Jakfruit Patties, please go to, http://www.ftg.org/horticulture/jackfruit-recipes.html Asit K. Ghosh Rockledge, Florida, USA __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
Re: [Goanet] Anti-American sentiment
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com > It is very naive to think that > the Iraqi people will be free > and prosperous after this war. I agree. I suppose anything is better than living under Saddam Hussein (except for maybe the Khmer Rouge at its peak) but here's a possible scenario to discuss: Once the Iraqi people realize that the only people who have been "liberated" are those who managed to benefit from associations with companies like Haliburton, Unocal and their splinter companies (these are the "liberated Iraqis" we'll get to see on CNN) and the poor are still rotting and starving as before, the political opposition will begin again. Of course by then, Iraq will have been rebuilt by the American frame of reference (ie: the oil's a flowin' again) and the new "regime" will be left alone to deal with their political dissidents as they see fit as long as it doesn't disrupt the industry. And all the rape, torture and murder will slowly resume as before. Possible? Oh... and if all Karzai has control over is Kabul (if that), how long before he's rowing the same boat as Serbia's Zoran Djindjic? Neal Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.nealpinto.com - --- On Fri 04/04, Tim de Mello < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: Tim de Mello [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 23:29:28 + Subject: Re: [Goanet] Anti-American sentiment For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com>From: "Nagesh Bhatcar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said"The money of the Iraqi people will be used to reconstruct Iraq that is being destroyed by the US and will perhaps finance the war, "There is no "perhaps" here. Iraqi oil will be used to finance the US led illegal invasion of Iraq. And the US will pressure Kuwait to cough up a few billion for "protection money".In 1991, the Saudis, who foolishly joined the alliance were presented with a bill of approx. $42 billion. To say they were surprised would be putting it mildly. Guess why they have not joined the alliance this time. The balance of the money for that war came from Kuwait - "because they invited the US in". Nice for the US who were able to test out their latest weapons of mass destruction against a third world people at little or no cost to themselves.The US has to recover about $80 billion to cover the cost of this invasion. Other than Kuwait, the only other source of revenue will be Iraqi oil.It is very naive to think that the Iraqi people will be free and prosperous after this war. Free, maybe, but they will be as prosperous as the Afghanis are today._Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail___Goanet mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
Re: [Goanet] Anti-American sentiment
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com You are absolutely right. No discussion. - Original Message - From: "Tim de Mello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Anti-American sentiment > > For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com > > > > >From: "Nagesh Bhatcar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said > > "The money of the Iraqi people will be used to reconstruct Iraq that is > being destroyed by the US and will perhaps finance the war, " > > > There is no "perhaps" here. Iraqi oil will be used to finance the US led > > > _ > Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail > > > ___ > Goanet mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] Need a Lawyer contact in Portugal
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com Dear Friends: I would appreciate if someone from Portugal could recommend a lawyer for me, in Portugal. Many Thanks, Joe Falcao _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] 05 APR 2003: GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS April 05, 2003 BUS FARE HIKE: The State government and Goa Bus Owners Association yesterday agreed upon a new revised hike in bus fares which will come into effect after approval by the cabinet. Commuters would be charged Rs.4 for the first five kilometers and 40 paise per km for subsequent 20 kms (that is 5 to 20 kms). 30 paise would be charged for the next 10 kms (that is 20 to 30 kms) and 35 paise per km for the remaining distance covered. (GT) SARS QUARANTINE AREA: A special quarantine area has been identified in the Goa Medical College Hospital at Bambolim to take care of any suspected case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and a doctor has been posted at the Dabolim airport. Dr Rajan Kunkolienkar, Medical Superintendent, GMC, has been designated as the Nodal Officer and a two-bedded room in the private block has been identified for isolation of the suspected persons. (H) HEART ATTACKS RISING: Heart attack, the second most common cause of death, is rapidly turning into a 'lifestyle disease' in Goa, with an emerging trend of affecting the younger age group between 30 to 40 years. Hitherto, it used to be the 45 plus age group, which used to be most susceptible to heart attacks, however, now a disturbing trend has been noticed where heart attacks are becoming increasingly common below the age 40 group. Says Dr Rufino Monteiro, cardiologist, "Heart attacks are now becoming a disease of the affluent rather than that of the poor." (H) NURSE TRAPPED IN FAULTY ELEVATOR: A nurse at the Goa Medical College hospital was trapped on the second floor of the elevator for an hour. On reaching the second floor, when she tried to open the door, it would not open. There was no lift man. However, a relative of a patient, standing in the passage heard her banging on the door. He approached the receptionist, who asked him to contact the higher up. The duplicate keys of the elevator could not be traced (H) GMC LIVING WITH WATER SHORTAGE: It is not a hidden fact that the Goa Medical College, Bambolim, has been facing acute water shortage over the years leading to cancellation of operations and other activities. However, for tiding over the water shortage government authorities decided to construct a water storage tank in its vicinity, which, however, could not be used because it was improperly built. (NT) WATER SITUATION IN GOA: The Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, yesterday informed the State legislative assembly that water situation in the state was quite good and that there was no need to be panicky abut the water problem. (NT) AITUC FLAYS GHM'S TACTICS: The Goa unit of the All India Trade Union Congress yesterday categorically stated its opposition to the tactics recently employed by activists of the Goa Hitrakhan Manch. Speaking to reporters AITUC's local general secretary Christopher Fonseca said that his organisation did not believe in personal and disrespectful acts against individuals. (GT) CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS TO PROTEST: Central Trade Unions, accompanied by major workers federations will be organizing a general strike, the largest on in recent times, on 21 May. Announcing this the AITUC national general secretary and former MP, Gurudas Das Gupta, said that the "immediate provocations" for the strike included the government's decision to reduce Provident Fund interest by 1 to 1.5 per cent, exclusion of AITUC representatives from the PF board of trustees and privatization of electricity departments, among others. The Employee Provident Fund organisations have an estimated deposit base of Rs.1,50,000 crore with an estimated 2,75,00,000 beneficiaries. AITUC claims that the decrease in interest rates will lead to a reduction of Rs.1,500 crore in the income of the beneficiaries. (GT) HELD FOR PROCURING GIRLS: The Vasco police arrested one Theofil D'Costa of Baina who has been accused of procuring minor girls for prostitution. The arrest followed the rescue of six minor girls from the Baina red light area on Thursday. (GT) BAILANCHO EKVOTT DHARNA: Bailancho Ekvott yesterday staged a dharna (sit-in) in front of the Margao police station for alleged harassment meted out to a woman. Some members of the Ekvott also met the senior police officers and demanded immediate action into the matter. The protest was a fall-out of the assault on Ms Timotina D'Silva by her husband. (NT) CLOSURE OF WOMEN POLICE STATION: Though the police stations are normally kept open for 24 hours, the closure of the women's police station at old GMC complex, Panaji, at 6 pm has been causing hardships to the doctors and families accompanying couples at the family counseling centre there. (GT) MOVE TO SAVE MAYEM LAKE: Mayem lake, Goa's major tourist attraction, will receive some attention, before the rains, to s
Re: [Goanet] War in Iraq
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com --- Bosco D'Mello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I suppose that's what the world (UN) has been > telling the Iraqi government for the last 12 years. > How > many resolutions did it take for Iraq to realize > that those weapons that they recently destroyed were > illegal > as per the UN. Why did they build these weapons > post-Gulf War even though UN resolutions had > pre-emptively declared them illegal. Something to > think about. We wish things were really simple, right ?? Bosco, According to Canadian press reports, just prior to the start of the US attack, Iraq was destroying the weapons deemed illegal by the UN. The US was forcing Saddam Hussien into becoming an impotent dictator. However, the US was not satisfied with the situation. Some people in the White House wanted war. War at any cost. And now the same team is warning Iran, Syria, Korea, "Hey buddies, you are next." Mervyn __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca ___ Goanet mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goanet.org/mailman/listinfo/goanet
[Goanet] Tivim Forum to strengthen consumer movement.
For more information/links, see http://goanet.netfirms.com --- Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ph:2252660 --- --- Tivim Forum to strengthen consumer movement. The Tivim Civic and Consumer Forum has resolved to strengthen the consumer movement at the village level and network with other consumer forums in Goa to protect the interests of citizens and consumers stated Mr. Dominic D'Souza, President of TCCF in his welcome speech at the awareness program held at Livramento Hall, Tivim on Saturday. The awareness program organized by TCCF in collaboration with Goa Desc Resource Centre, Mapusa, Department of Food & Drugs Administration and Department of Legal Metrology (Weights & Measures) to commemorate its fifth anniversary was attended by over 300 consumers. Mr. Dinesh Mahale in his report highlighted the activities of the Forum during the past year, stated that the TCCF which was established 5 years ago by concerned citizens with an aim of creating awareness amongst consumers has faced many challenges in promoting the Consumer Protection Act and Goa Village Panchayati Raj Act. As the Forum is not affiliated to any political party it has worked for the all round development of the village and ameliorated the difficulties of the citizens. Besides tackling issues related to telephones, electricity, LPG cylinder delivery, water supply, banking, bus transport and road improvements, the Forum has mobilized peoples participation in the Village Gram Sabhas and helped Senior Citizens in obtaining Identity Cards cards from the Social Welfare Department. The Forum conducts monthly meetings every 2nd. Saturday at St. Ann's High School Tivim where awareness is created and guidance is provided to citizens in solving their consumer problems. Delegations of the Forum have in the recent past met with Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Parrikar, local MLA Mr. Sadanand Tanawade, BSNL General Manager Chenchiah, Hindustan Petroleum Regional Manager Mr.Chhater Singh and Director of Civil Supplies Mr.N.B. Narvekar to highlight various civic and consumer issues of Tivim Village. In his awareness presentation Mr. Pramod Jain Asst. Controller of FDA spoke about the aims and objectives of the Department and also the existing laws in this regard. Mr. Mohan Naik, Public Analyst explained how daily consumption food articles such as tea powder, milk, ghee, turmeric powder and other spices are adulterated and then he demonstrated a test by which these can be easily detected. Mr. N.M.Naik, Controller, along with Mr.. Naik, Asst. Controller & Mr. Pankaj Narvekar, Inspector, Department of Legal Metrology explained how to be vigilant about the correct weights and measures of goods purchased. They also stressed how some unscrupulous traders paste rate stickers on top of Maximum Retail Price(MRP) thus manipulating the price and cheating gullible consumers. The tricks used by hawkers and traders in manipulating the weigh scales were also demonstrated. Mr. Naguesh Naik stated that many exhibitions cum sales are organized in Goa where heavy discounted items are sold, but in reality the consumers are cheated as there is no guarantee on the materials and after sale service is absent and the seller himself has disappeared leaving the consumer with defective or substandard goods. He called upon the consumers to be more vigilant and bring to their notice any wrong doing so that they can take punitive action against the offenders. Mr. Roland Martins Co-ordinator of Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN) in his speech called upon the audience to support the movement of the Tivim Forum. He informed that more than 20 such Forums were functioning all over Goa thus making the collective power of consumers in tacking the issues at the Panchayat level more effective. He also stressed that citizens should attend the Gram Sabhas and put before the Panchayat their proposals for development and their grievances if any. The Sarpanch of Tivim Village Panchayat Ms. Leticia Fernandes and Ex-Sarpanch Ms. Amancia Pereira also attended the awareness program. Ms. Monica D'Souza compered and Mr. Joaquim T. Lobo proposed a vote of thanks. === GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy === __
