*** Goanet News Bytes * Aug 25, 2005 * Maharashtra bans plastic bags ... Composting works at Campal
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace. # # Visit the archives http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join Goanet. # ## [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] / d8 Founded 1994 e88~88e e88~-_/~~~8e 888-~88e e88~~8e _d88__ by Herman 888 888 d888 i 88b 888 888 d888 88b 888 Carneiro 88_88 | e88~-888 888 888 __888 888 -- / Y888 ' C888 888 888 888 Y888, 888 www.goanet.org Cb 88_-~ 88_-888 888 888 88___/ 88_/ Y88D [GOANET NEWS BYTES * AUG 25 2005 * DATELINE GOA] * Compiled in public interest by Frederick Noronha *** FRONT PAGE o Goa cops to be trained to improve conviction rate, says Rane. (NT) o CCP (Panjim corporation) considering proposals on wet garbage disposal NOTE THIS NEWS: Maharashtra bans plastic bags. Plastic was blamed for having choked the water outlets, causing the recent floods that had resulted in severe damage to properties. Mumbai alone suffered a loss of Rs 4 million. But the government has given a 30-day period before implementing the order. (Press Trust of India) IN PANJIM, a couple of composting projects for disposal of wet garbage are running successfully, one being handled by councillor Patricia Pinto, in her garbage space. Around 25 traditional houses in Campal, opposite the Children's Park, are disposing a total of 25 kg of wet garbage at this unit each day. It comprises a special drum for aerobic composting. Leftover meat, fish, veg and fruit is put in this drum, occasionally sprayed with a slurry of cow dung and spraying EM solution combined with saw dust. Earthworms are added to create vermicompost. (Ramnath Pai Raikar, in NT) o CM Rane for reviving Public Men's Corruption (Investigation and Inquiries) Commission. Mulls law to protect NRI land. (H) o Bollywood action Zayed Khan's car knocks down woman in Panjim. It took a wrong turn. (Herald, Sukumar Shastri) o Charters from Prague, Bucharest may land in Goa soon. (Reuven Proenca, in GT) o Children's Act has still not given Goa's kids childhood. (GT) INSIDE PAGES o Goa Housing Board clears proposal for developing housing plots, flats at Dhargali. (NT) o In Goa University, the National Students Union of India (seen as linked to the Congress) won all nine posts. (NT) o Two Maruti cars engulfed by fire at Car Clinic garage, Chicalim. o 'Babush' Monserrate asked to revoke licence of Altinho slope project. BJP makes bid to corner Town and Country Plg minister.NT o Mineral Foundation of Goa holds cataract surgery camp from Aug 25 to 28. (NT) o Dr Hugo Menezes is chairman of the new Clube Vasco da Gama committee. Haroon Ebrahim is vice-chairman, while Cosme Mathias Luis J Menezes and Estevao R Godinho hold other posts. o Traditional 'ghumat' (local drum) workshop to be held at Comba, Margao for five days from Aug 27, to protect the dying folk art.H o Government apathy plaguing tribals, says scheduled tribe panel.H o Eduardo Faleiro makes a strong case for two scripts. (H) o Nothing wrong to have English as a compulsory subject from Std I, like Maharashtra, says South Goa Youth Congress. (H) o Sparks fly in Goa assembly over permission for nine-storeyed by the Landscape Developers, near Fr Agnelo Road, Altinho in Panjim. The Opposition said it was barely 8 metres and several houses would have to be demolished. (GT) o Legacy of parking problems continues in Vasco. (GT) o After a gap of four years, the NSUI panel humbled the (BJP-linked) ABVP at the Goa University elections. (GT) o Bajrang Dal activists gherao Pilar priest at Bhopal (Peter Raposo, in the Gomantak Times) o Noel Clinton Aiyer, whose dad is South Indian and mum is Goan, is 24 and a front man for Alcatraaz, one of Goa's leading bands. GT o Solano D'Silva, who obtained his economics degree at Dhempe College and masters at GU, has been selected for a two-year MPhil at Oxford University in development studies, on scholarship. (Reema Kamat, GT) o Ponda sports complex turns into a haven for nafarious activities. Six years have passed and there's still no sign of a complete stadium in Ponda. (GT) o Indian football: where are we headed (Zena Costa, GT) o Raia Sporting, the babes of the pro league (Armstrong Vaz, GT) o Sanquelim, Don Bosco, Caculo, St Xavier's in inter
*** Goanet News Bytes * Aug 24, 2005 * Four days later, a survivor comes home from the jungle copter crash
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace. # # Visit the archives http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join Goanet. # ## [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] / d8 Founded 1994 e88~88e e88~-_/~~~8e 888-~88e e88~~8e _d88__ by Herman 888 888 d888 i 88b 888 888 d888 88b 888 Carneiro 88_88 | e88~-888 888 888 __888 888 -- / Y888 ' C888 888 888 888 Y888, 888 www.goanet.org Cb 88_-~ 88_-888 888 888 88___/ 88_/ Y88D [GOANET NEWS BYTES * AUG 24 2005 * DATELINE GOA] * Compiled in public interest by Frederick Noronha *** FRONT PAGE o Survivor, wreckage of naval helicopter found in dense forest outside Goa, about 55 kms from Dabolim airport. (NT) o Goa government likely to order inquiry into multiplex costs.NT BJP handed over multiplex to Inox sans contract, says Rane. (H) Kottali potvechnuk radd? (Cortalim bye-election cancelled?) speculates Sunaparant, with a questionmark after the title. o Margao morcha (protest march) echoes in Goa assembly. (NT) o Court conditionally stays Speaker's order disqualifying Matanhy. Matanhy entitled to attend assembly proceedings, but not entitled to speak or vote in the House. (NT) o Madhav Borkar wins Sahitya Akademi translation Prize in Konkani. o CrossChem International (the firm contracted to remove the River Princess ship marooned off Candolim for 5 years now) owes Goa Rs 1 lakh every day, but no one's claiming it. (GT) INSIDE PAGES o Narvekar assures upgrade for medical failities in state. (NT) o Vishal Pujari, a 12-year-old, knocked down by speeding truck at Porvorim. (NT) o Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to present final draft on Goa augmentation of water next year. (NT) o Goa government to acquire land for extension of Mapusa bus stand. Some 30,000 sq metres to be acquired. (NT) o Modern government bus-stand proposed for Pernem. (H) o Goa announces free medicines for in-patients. (H) o Verna plateau rid of garbage, claim officials. (H) o Normal crop expected this kharif (monsoon) season. (H) - DEATHS OBITUARIES - ALDONA/RAIA: Josephine Fernandes, ex-Dar es Salaam. Relict of late Joaquim. Mother//in-law of Blanche (Customs)/Edmund, Nascimento, Brian/Jessie (Dubai), Nelly (ex-Canara Bank)/Mario (Muscat). CARMONA: Cirina Rodrigues e D'Souza. Wife of Francisco (Purso). Mother/in-law of Lawrence/late Fellie, Levito/Jenifer, Lauritha (GMC)/Wilson, Loretta/Agnelo, Lincoln/Charlotte (GMC)... DIVAR: Damaciano Fernandes of Sao Mathias. Husband of late Julia. Father/in-law of Jones/Marcelina, late Leticia/Xavier, Agnelo/Celia, late Francis. GUIRIM/DUGEM-NUVEM: Antonio Jose Remedios Fernandes b 1957. Husband of Bertha, father of Clancy and Clive. PARRA: Armando de Souza of Arradi. Brother of Fr Eduardo, late Maria/late Hercules Marques and Agnelo/Angela. - CULINARY CORNER: Global tastes -- Barbecue beef short ribs - Here is a delicious American recipe for barbecue beef short ribs. It is so tender that is piratically melts in your mouth. 3 1/2 to 4 pounds beef short ribs, 1/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, sliced, 1/2 cup dry red wine, 1/2 cup chili sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 2 tablespoons flour. Combine 2 tablespoons flour, the salt, and pepper in a bowl or food storage bag. Dredge or toss ribs with the flour mixture. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat; add ribs and brown on all sides. Pour off excess fat. In crock pot, combine ribs, onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours. Turn to HIGH. - (LAST STEP) Dissolve 2 tablespoons flour in 1 or 2 tablespoons flour. Stir into crock pot. Cook on HIGH for about 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until slightly thickened. Serve with noodles or rice. For those of you that do not have a crock pot, you can speed up the process by putting everything in a pressure cooker and turn off after 2
*** Goanet's 11th Anniversary - August 25, 2005
## # Don't just read the news...discuss it. Learn more about Goa via Goanet # # Goanet was setup in 1994 and has spent the last decade building a # # lasting Goan non-profit, volunteer-driven network in cyberspace. # # Visit the archives http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/ # # To join, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ask to join Goanet. # ## Dear Goanetters, Goanet celebrates its 11th anniversary today -- August 25, 2005. On behalf of the Goanet Admin team, I'd like to thank all our members for making this possible. Goanet had a humble beginning in 1994 with only 20 members. Today, Goanet is *the* public forum of choice for Goans worldwide for addressing important issues. I'd like to thank you, our members, for your role in making this possible. You've posted interesting articles and shared your opinions making Goanet an interesting and vibrant forum. Indeed, Goanet has a great wealth of information in its archives. We hope that you will continue to do the same in the future. Special thanks go to all our volunteers for their role in Goanet's success: Frederick Noronha (Goa, India) Viviana Coelho (San Francisco, CA, USA) Bosco D'Mello (Toronto, Canada) Daisy Rodrigues (CA, USA) Michelle D'Souza (Boston, MA, USA) Christina Pinto (Australia) Vincente Fernandes (Goa, India) We are very lucky to have such a dedicated group of people volunteering with us. Having worked personally with each of these volunteers I can tell you that they spend countless hours of working on Goanet. They do not look for recognition or thanks of any sort. They just continue to work diligently day in and day out. In my eyes, they are nothing short of heroes in our community. What does the future hold for Goanet? As you know, the Goanet mailing lists have been the mainstay of Goanet. We will continue to expand this network to reach Goans wherever they may be. We will also continue to work towards improving the quality of the forum. Last year saw the Goanet take a huge step forward with the launch of http://www.goanet.org/. This year, we plan to develop the website further. We plan to improve our news service, introduce innovative ways to share information and to launch community building projects in Goa. I hope to see more of you volunteer with Goanet. You don't have to be computer savvy. You just have to be willing to devote a little time to your community. Together we can provide a valuable public service to our community. Congratulations to Goanet on its 11th anniversary! Best wishes, Herman Carneiro Goanet Admin Goanet Building social capital since 1994. http://www.goanet.org/ Where Goans Connect!
[Goanet] Goanet's 11th Anniversary - August 25, 2005
Dear Goanetters, Goanet celebrates its 11th anniversary today -- August 25, 2005. On behalf of the Goanet Admin team, I'd like to thank all our members for making this possible. Goanet had a humble beginning in 1994 with only 20 members. Today, Goanet is *the* public forum of choice for Goans worldwide for addressing important issues. I'd like to thank you, our members, for your role in making this possible. You've posted interesting articles and shared your opinions making Goanet an interesting and vibrant forum. Indeed, Goanet has a great wealth of information in its archives. We hope that you will continue to do the same in the future. Special thanks go to all our volunteers for their role in Goanet's success: Frederick Noronha (Goa, India) Viviana Coelho (San Francisco, CA, USA) Bosco D'Mello (Toronto, Canada) Daisy Rodrigues (CA, USA) Michelle D'Souza (Boston, MA, USA) Christina Pinto (Australia) Vincente Fernandes (Goa, India) We are very lucky to have such a dedicated group of people volunteering with us. Having worked personally with each of these volunteers I can tell you that they spend countless hours of working on Goanet. They do not look for recognition or thanks of any sort. They just continue to work diligently day in and day out. In my eyes, they are nothing short of heroes in our community. What does the future hold for Goanet? As you know, the Goanet mailing lists have been the mainstay of Goanet. We will continue to expand this network to reach Goans wherever they may be. We will also continue to work towards improving the quality of the forum. Last year saw the Goanet take a huge step forward with the launch of http://www.goanet.org/. This year, we plan to develop the website further. We plan to improve our news service, introduce innovative ways to share information and to launch community building projects in Goa. I hope to see more of you volunteer with Goanet. You don't have to be computer savvy. You just have to be willing to devote a little time to your community. Together we can provide a valuable public service to our community. Congratulations to Goanet on its 11th anniversary! Best wishes, Herman Carneiro Goanet Admin Goanet Building social capital since 1994. http://www.goanet.org/ Where Goans Connect!
Re: [Goanet] Re: Roman script Konkani... in new form
Not to be gofhy please install PT (Portuguese) in your system to get the ortography. B. Colaco , renamed as The Crimp of Konkani? Eugene Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com
[Goanet] THE DOG WATCH
THE DOG WATCH Francis Lobo Bird Watching is not for me --- I cannot walk with my nose in the air, life has taught me to keep my eye on the ground. [There is the modern hazard of slipping on a banana skin thrown by competition.] So I decided on Dog Watching during my walks in the park in Southern California. During a single walk I spotted 27 varieties of dogs --- maybe some were counted more than once --- I am not skilled in recognizing dog faces or behinds. I learnt that walking a dog is covered by at least two laws; the Leash Law that says that dogs must be protected from getting lost by being tied to a human being the second is that the person with the dog must carry a plastic bag to pick up what the dog drops down. If you don't believe that American dogs can get lost read some of the notices stuck on lamp posts --- not by the dogs; they use lamp posts for other purposes --- offering Rewards for the return of a lost dog. There was this notice, I read, of a $ 1,000 reward when a cute little creature came into my path, resembling the image in the notice. Before I could decide what to do, a lady appeared from nowhere screamed, We have found her! with that went my hopes for $ 1,000. One can evaluate a nations culture by the way they treat animals. In Southern California dogs are treated very well. It probably costs more to keep a dog than a human being. Some come for walks with two, three or more dogs. To solve the problem of the homeless in U.S.A., one TV commentator suggested that people keep human beings instead of animals. They may be even rewarded by getting a real German Shepard or Boxer or Alsatian! There are homes for the homeless dogs volunteers periodically visit them to take them for walks. I heard a guy complaining on a cell phone, I wish I was a dog. Your dog goes for a walk with you every day I can't do it even once a week? I have seen a dog getting a haircut --- I have to wait to return to India for mine. There are schools for dogs where they are taught how to behave play games by themselves like dropping a ball down a flight of stairs collecting it instead of the tired lazy owner having to throw it to them. What a beautiful dog! How old is he? Then followed an arrangement for mating negotiations for when, where for how much --- as happens for arranged marriages between a boy a girl in other parts of the world. Dogs have brought people together interesting relationships can also result by looking after someone's dog while they are out of station or on vacation. Dogs offer tremendous opportunities to human beings to get employment make money. There is scope to develop medicines for de-worming dogs, to develop dog food, to give dogs strong teeth healthy bones, for innovative insurance policies for dogs programs for dog medication healthcare. The program The Planet's Funniest Animals on Animal Planet channel on TV shows dogs playing net ball, doing acrobatics or a dance routine, imitating a bull fight, catching Frisbees, solving basic mathematics problems, etc. etc. with competitions prizes for the best performers. Psychiatrists are now using animals to get retarded children to learn --- apparently children today relate better with dogs than with teachers parents! While dogs are fast learning new skills, American kids are apparently falling behind as recent warnings are showing them losing out to kids from India China. By seeing the close bond between Woman / Man Dogs in Southern California I have renewed my Hope in the future of this planet --- perhaps people may learn to live together in peace like the animals.
[Goanet] Goanet News Bytes * Aug 25, 2005 * Maharashtra bans plastic bags ... Composting works at Campal
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[Goanet] Resurrection Song revives Gospel spirit in GenX
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1470186,0047.htm Resurrection Song revives Gospel spirit in GenX Asian News International Panjim, August 23, 2005 A Biblical play acted out in the famous tourist resort of Goa by a group of youngsters has given a totally new dimension to the different aspects of Christ's life starting with The Triumphant Entry to The Last Supper and eventual crucification. Titled Resurrection Song, the play performed by the group named Panjim parish, attracted hundreds of people for its unique interplay of the gospel stories with modern day life. The play enthralled the residents of this small town, for its mix and match of the two jarring different yet concurrent running themes. The story revolved around a group of youngsters who come on to the stage in a casual manner and then decide to enact the play and have some fun. Alfwold Silveira, the play s director said that the technique not only added a bit of freshness to the drama, but also helped them weave a sense of suspense into themes that were age old and have been told to them to them over the generations by their grandfathers. The uniqueness of the play is that it moves in two time bands the present times, and 2000 years ago, when Jesus Christ was around. So the structure of the play is such that they have actors who come in the beginning, who discuss the play, talk about it and then say lets try it out . They go backstage, get into their costumes and then start acting out the play, either through song and dialogue they bring out the scene which were done 2000 years ago, said Alfwold Silveira, the play s director. The play started with The Triumphant Entry of Jesus and moves on to The Last Supper, Betrayal by Judas and The Sacrifice. For the audiences, the effect was electric, as it provided them with an impromptu play conceptualized, scripted and enacted almost instantly in front of their eyes. People who had come to watch the watch the play said that it was a splendid act with colourful songs and dances, adding to the flavour. It was very good. The music was very good and what I like was the way they change the scenes every thing was so nicely done. Even the light system was good, added Jonathan, a school student. Clerics have also appreciated the play for its ethics and novelty and said that the director has in a very apt manner spread the message of Christ. I like the casual way in which the play starts. It is not like the usual formal way to start a play. It starts in a casual way. It is interspersed as if you are practising and yet you are performing, said Father Dominic Alvares, a Parish priest. Historians state that gospel plays were written and performed in churches for new converts. The plays were so popular that they were written into the gospel accounts. But, now this tradition has come a long way to become an integral part of the Christian people and people like Alfwold Silveira have only started to bring changes to make those stories lively in tune with the contemporary times. [Thanks to http://www.goanvoice.org.uk for drawing attention to this.]
[Goanet] French Day at Xavier's
French Day at Xavier's French is the language of the future , said Mrs. Anuradha Wagle, lecturer in the Department of French of Goa University addressing recently students who had assembled for the French Day celebrations at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa. The occasion was marked by a programme organised by the students which included a group song, a mock fashion show and a poetry recitation. Mrs. Anuradha Wagle who was the chief guest gave a very informative talk with a power point presentation in which she stressed upon the importance of learning French and the job opportunities that come with knowing French. In the second half of the day a French talent show was organised wherein students from schools, higher secondaries and colleges were invited to participate in order to demonstrate their talents. The chief guest for the show was Mr. Guy Bernay. Mr. Guy Bernay from Normandy, France has loved Goa and wishes to settle here. In his speech he spoke about French being an interesting language and he felicitated the participants for the quality of their performance. In the Talent Show the first prize in the first category was won by Ved Melo Furtado, second prize by Aaron Gracais and the third prize by Darien Rodrigues, all from Don Bosco, Panjim. In the second category the first place was won by Beverly Menezes from Goa University and second place by Bettina Da Costa from Carmel College, Nuvem. The prizes for the French Essay Competition held on 28th July 2005, were also distributed .In the first category the first place was won by Cornelio Fernandes from Don Bosco High School, Panjim, the second place was won by Nisha Desai from People's High School, Panjim, and the third place by Fayat Vafer from Rosary High School, Miramar. In the second category, the first place was won by Minoska Godinho from Dempo Higher Secondary School, Miramar, the second and the third place by Joelyn D'Souza and Dianna Rodrigues respectively from Our Lady of Rosary Higher Secondary School, Dona Paula. The comperes for the programme were Denise Dias and Falon D'Cruz. The programme was coordinated by Mrs. Celia , lecturer in French.
[Goanet] Goanet News Bytes * Aug 24, 2005 * Four days later, a survivor comes home from the jungle copter crash
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[GOANET NEWS BYTES * AUG 24 2005 * DATELINE GOA]
* Compiled in public interest by Frederick Noronha ***
FRONT PAGE
o Survivor, wreckage of naval helicopter found in dense forest
outside Goa, about 55 kms from Dabolim airport. (NT)
o Goa government likely to order inquiry into multiplex costs.NT
BJP handed over multiplex to Inox sans contract, says Rane. (H)
Kottali potvechnuk radd? (Cortalim bye-election cancelled?)
speculates Sunaparant, with a questionmark after the title.
o Margao morcha (protest march) echoes in Goa assembly. (NT)
o Court conditionally stays Speaker's order disqualifying Matanhy.
Matanhy entitled to attend assembly proceedings, but not
entitled to speak or vote in the House. (NT)
o Madhav Borkar wins Sahitya Akademi translation Prize in Konkani.
o CrossChem International (the firm contracted to remove the
River Princess ship marooned off Candolim for 5 years now)
owes Goa Rs 1 lakh every day, but no one's claiming it. (GT)
INSIDE PAGES
o Narvekar assures upgrade for medical failities in state. (NT)
o Vishal Pujari, a 12-year-old, knocked down by speeding truck
at Porvorim. (NT)
o Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to present
final draft on Goa augmentation of water next year. (NT)
o Goa government to acquire land for extension of Mapusa
bus stand. Some 30,000 sq metres to be acquired. (NT)
o Modern government bus-stand proposed for Pernem. (H)
o Goa announces free medicines for in-patients. (H)
o Verna plateau rid of garbage, claim officials. (H)
o Normal crop expected this kharif (monsoon) season. (H)
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DEATHS OBITUARIES
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ALDONA/RAIA: Josephine Fernandes, ex-Dar es Salaam. Relict of late
Joaquim. Mother//in-law of Blanche (Customs)/Edmund, Nascimento,
Brian/Jessie (Dubai), Nelly (ex-Canara Bank)/Mario (Muscat).
CARMONA: Cirina Rodrigues e D'Souza. Wife of Francisco (Purso).
Mother/in-law of Lawrence/late Fellie, Levito/Jenifer, Lauritha
(GMC)/Wilson, Loretta/Agnelo, Lincoln/Charlotte (GMC)...
DIVAR: Damaciano Fernandes of Sao Mathias. Husband of late Julia.
Father/in-law of Jones/Marcelina, late Leticia/Xavier,
Agnelo/Celia, late Francis.
GUIRIM/DUGEM-NUVEM: Antonio Jose Remedios Fernandes b 1957. Husband
of Bertha, father of Clancy and Clive.
PARRA: Armando de Souza of Arradi. Brother of Fr Eduardo, late
Maria/late Hercules Marques and Agnelo/Angela.
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CULINARY CORNER: Global tastes -- Barbecue beef short ribs
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Here is a delicious American recipe for barbecue beef short ribs.
It is so tender that is piratically melts in your mouth.
3 1/2 to 4 pounds beef short ribs, 1/4 cup flour, 1 1/2
teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 2 tablespoons
vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, sliced, 1/2 cup dry red
wine, 1/2 cup chili sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3
tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce,
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 2
tablespoons flour.
Combine 2 tablespoons flour, the salt, and pepper in a bowl or food
storage bag. Dredge or toss ribs with the flour mixture. Heat oil
in large skillet over medium high heat; add ribs and brown on all
sides. Pour off excess fat. In crock pot, combine ribs, onions,
wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce,
mustard, and chili powder. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours.
Turn to HIGH. - (LAST STEP) Dissolve 2 tablespoons flour in 1 or 2
tablespoons flour. Stir into crock pot. Cook on HIGH for about 10
to 15 minutes longer, or until slightly thickened. Serve with
noodles or rice. For those of you that do not have a crock pot,
you can speed up the process by putting everything in a pressure
cooker and turn off after 2 whistles. Please note that the
pressure cooker has to cool down completely before you open it for
the LAST STEP as stated above.
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To Whom It May Concern: Without my consent, I have been sent so many e-mails from goanet - thus hotmail has deleted several important e-mails which I didn't make copies of I don't have time to waste. I am furious. Doreen C. Mendes
[Goanet] PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE TODAY AND TOMORROW
PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE TODAY AND TOMORROW St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, in association with Fundacao Oriente, is celebrating a day dedicated to Portuguese Language and Culture in the College Hall on 3rd September, 2005. The theme for the occasion is Portuguese Language - Today and Tomorrow As part of the Programme, the Consul-General of Portugal in Goa, Dr. Pedro Cabral Adao will address the Portuguese Language Teachers as well as the students of Portuguese and their parents on The Relevance of the Portuguese Language in the World Today. There will be a Quiz contest for the students of Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges in the morning session which will cover general knowledge on Portugal, visual round on Portuguese monuments and personalities, Bom Portugues (testing language skills). and Portuguese proverbs. A reading competition for the students of classes VIII, IX and X will be held in the afternoon session, the text for which will be assigned at the time of registration. Those interested may contact the college by post or email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or telephone (2262356), latest by 27th August, 2005.
[Goanet] Koslich Malis Nastana
Koslich Malis nastana (Chuk suddharni) 22ver Agostache hanvem voir dil'lea mathalea khall ek lhan lekh boroun 'Goanet ani Konkani forum toxench Gulf-Goans' heam kaim mailing listancher pattoil'lo. To lekh GULAB ani THE GOAN REVIEW hea don konkani masikancher attaplolo aslo. Eka borea ixttan ani kherit ponnim konkani bhaxechea mogian ek lhan-xi chuk mhoje nodrekh haddlea ani ti mhonnlear thuim dil'lem Fausto V. Da Costa hanchem e-mail address-an chuk asa mhonn. Hea pasot hanv hanga sokla Fausto V. Da Costa, Sompadok GULAB ani THE GOAN REVIEW hanchem sarkem e-mail adrress ditam, tem soglleanim nond korun gheunvchem. Ani tumchi vorgonni babtin kosli chovkoxi asa zalear tem vaporchem. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Chukhi khatir khont bogta. Dev borem korum. Daniel F. deSouza. Vasku, Goem
Re: [Goanet] Women's Fronts
--- Anthony M Barreto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great Philosopher Hiraclitus was wrong. Some things never change. Ten years back I had written a piece for Gomantak Times that read 'women fronts for fukot publicity.' Well I still believe in myself. Mario muses: Hiraclitus said, There is nothing permanent but change, but there was another philosopher who said, The more things change the more they stay the same, whatever THAT means. Now comes Goan philosopher, Tony Martin, with Women fronts for fukot publicity. Fukot publicity? I thought the women whose fronts provide the best publicity are all handsomely paid. Maybe I'm missing something.
[Goanet] GOA Assembly Session:CM Rane speaks on law and order
- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ --- -- Cops to be trained to improve conviction rate -- The Chief Minister, Mr Pratapsingh Rane, today informed the state assembly that the government would provide better training to the policemen in investigating criminal cases, for better conviction rate in the state. He made this statement while replying to the queries raised by the members of the House during discussion on demands for home, police, jails, fire services, vigilance, home guards, revenue, collectorates (North and South), election office, state election commission, printing and stationary, Rajya Sainik Board and Goa Public Men's Corruption (Inquiries and Investigation) Commission. The Chief Minister said that according to statistics the crime rate has come down in the state but that his government was not satisfied with it and would make efforts to bring it down further. He also said that the police have been directed to come down heavily on drug related cases. Mr Rane further said that the police have already acted against flesh trade and deported those found indulging in it, including some Bangla-deshis. He also urged the members not to pressurize police in their investigation and said that members of ruling side have kept away from seeking favours. With regards to failure of the government in bringing in Goa Police Act, the Chief Minister said that there was problem between two all India Services - IAS and IPS - and the bill passed by the state assembly has been scuttled by one of them. He also said that he would verify the status of the bill which was sent for presidential assent. He said that he agreed with the suggestions made by Mr Aleixo Sequeira with regards to not placing young drug addicts with hardened criminals as also isolating HIV positive suspects and criminals taken into police custody. Mr Rane also said that no bogus cases were filed by the police adding further that a case of abuse of a Scheduled Caste lady would be registered by the police and investigated. He further said that police would deal firmly with rave parties in the state. He also said that he would inquire into complaints of misuse of funds from the police welfare fund and if it was proved that funds were misused by any official he would order recovery of funds from the concerned officer adding further that the issue of insurance to police personnel would be looked into. With regards to bring in traffic discipline on Goan roads, he said that police were training school students in traffic management and discipline and that helmet rule was being enforced on roads outside the city limit in the larger interest of two wheeler riders, many of who succumb to head injuries in accident due to non-wearing of helmets. Mr Rane said that multipurpose identity cards would be issued to the people of the state, which will do away with the requirement of production of residential certificate every time a person is required to avail benefits from the government. He said that though the previous government had announced Ambedkar Awas Yojana and collected Rs 500 from each applicant, it did not acquire land for the purpose. He also said that his government would implement Indira Awas Yojana under 20-point programme and allot 100 square metre plot to the houseless for construction of houses. He also said that his government has issued notices for closure of a casino, which was operating without licence on land even as he said that government would do everything possible to curb misuse of mobile phones by young children. The Chief Minister also said that jail manual was being drafted by a team of experts and the progress of it was being monitored by the Goa bench of Bombay High Court. He also said that government would strengthen vigilance department for speedier completion of cases referred to it. Mr Rane further informed the House that steps have been initiated for updating land records and that all the vacancies in the land settlement department would be filled by giving equal opportunities to surveyors who were appointed on contract basis. He also said that a law would be enacted to give a deadline to the mundkars the land allotted to them at rates prevalent in 1976 and in case they failed to buy it within the time frame they would have to buy it at market rates. He also said that government would act strictly with squatters, even as he assured that Kumeri cases would be settled in short time. All the cut motions moved by the opposition benches were defeated when they were put to vote on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Mr Francisco
[Goanet] GOA - acronym
The most famous GOA stands for is Gulf of Alaska. That's lesson 101 for every sailor and Pacific fisherman. :=)) Gulf of Alaska is also important for those cruising the northwest GOA is also important for those in the oil tanker business Kind Regards, GL Jorge/Livia de Abreu Noronha From: Tony Barros [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Monday, August 22, 2005 2:44 AM When Genoa applied to IATA- the Montreal-based International Air Travel Association - for their three-letter code, Goa was still a Portuguese colony with Dabolim basically operating as a military airport. Likewise, Genoa also beat us to the draw- leaving is with the GOI code after we decided to use Dabolim also as a civilian airport. Dabolim was never used by the Portuguese as a military airport - in fact, the Portuguese Air Force was not present in Goa. During some years after Goa's integration in the Republic of India, when Dabolim was taken over by the Indian Navy, it was named INS Hansa (and it still is); and, when it was open to civilian traffic, the civilian part became known as Dabolim Airport, with the three-letter code of DBL. It was only years later that it came to be renamed Goa Airport, with the code GOI. Genoa Airport in Italy always had its code as GOA. Jorge
[Goanet] India's monsoon season draws Arab guests
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05235/558052.stm India's monsoon season draws Arab guests Tuesday, August 23, 2005 By Yasmine El-Rashidi, The Wall Street Journal PANAJI, India -- Haya Bin Hammad's smile faded as she stepped off the plane here to start a family vacation. Her Barbie umbrella was already open, but there wasn't a drop of rain in sight. What is this? Haya's father muttered as he saw the disappointment on his 7-year-old daughter's face. Fortunately for the Bin Hammad family, the weather was cooperating by the time they left the airport. Torrential rain beat down on them. Look, Daddy! God has sent us rain! Haya said, beaming at her father. The Bin Hammads live in the United Arab Emirates, a tiny federation of states in one of the driest regions on earth. Oil money in the U.A.E. and other Persian Gulf countries has financed everything from world-class restaurants and skyscrapers to a 25-story indoor ski slope. But even though money can't buy rain, it can buy parched Arabs the next best thing: a monsoon vacation. The Indian state of Goa first started marketing itself as a monsoon destination about five years ago. After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, many Gulf Arabs began vacationing closer to home, turned off from their usual vacation spots in the West by tightened visa restrictions and worries about how they might be received. Resorts in India and northern Pakistan began seeing more Arabs eager to experience the novelty of rain. Posters went up in travel agencies in the Gulf nations of U.A.E., Qatar and Kuwait, beckoning residents to Come Feel the Rain. Goa, on India's west coast, says it attracted 55,000 Arab visitors during last year's monsoon season, nearly three times as many as two years earlier. We've seen steady growth in business from them, all of it during the monsoon months, between June and early September, says Pamela Mascarenhas, deputy director of Goa's state department of tourism. But this year, the rains took a deadly turn. A weeklong deluge at the end of July caused floods and landslides that killed more than 1,000 people in parts of India. Hundreds of others have died from water-borne diseases. Hardest hit was Mumbai, north of Goa. In the wake of the disaster, many tourists canceled vacation trips, although Goa's popular coastal areas escaped with relatively minor damage. Many beach resorts are already filling up again. Arab families are particularly drawn to luxurious complexes featuring elaborate waterparks with terraced pools and connecting slides. As rain falls, fathers and their children romp through the labyrinthine pools. Mothers and older sisters, covered in black robes and headscarves, lounge nearby without umbrellas, eating ice cream and sipping nonalcoholic drinks. The Indian tourist industry has created tours and activities aimed at rain-starved Arab visitors. Open-air discotheques are billed as rain dance floors. Tour operators peddle sight-seeing trips, or rain walks, as relaxing excursions for introspection and family bonding. A manager at the Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Vijay Anand, says of the off-season guests: We know what they want. On a recent Sunday at a neighboring resort, Arab families head to the terrace tables for brunch, while non-Arab guests sit indoors listening to live music. If we wanted to be in the air conditioning, we could have just stayed in Kuwait! says Sheikha Al-Shaer, who is visiting with her husband and three children. The Al-Shaers and the Bin Hammads say their friends recommended Goa for a monsoon holiday. The highlight of the Bin Hammad family's first day was the outdoor rain shower -- a spa-like experience in a roofless tiled room entered through their bungalow. I'd say Haya had about 10 showers today, Mr. Bin Hammad laughs. He compares the joy to that of Westerners who frolic in the snow. Day two brought sporadic downpours. When it began raining shortly after breakfast, Haya dragged her father and 18-year-old uncle, Mohammed Hassan, to the pool. Mr. Hassan plugged in his iPod earphones, grabbed a chaise lounge, and stretched out to soak up the rain. This was his routine for the next three days. The sound of rain is relaxing, he said. Haya and her father jumped into the pool as Haya's mother, Amjad, watched from a nearby table. The resort staff had organized a contest to see whether Haya or her dad would be first to fill plastic tubs with rainwater. Father and daughter lifted beach buckets above their heads to catch the rain, then waded to the side of the pool to dump them into the bigger tubs. Haya won. Her prize: a blue-colored monsoon mania rain drink. She says she would like to live somewhere where it rains all the time. At home it's very hot and I'm not allowed to play outside because my mother says it's not good for me. Here, I can play outside all day because it's raining and it's good for me, she explained. When the rain started to taper off, many guests emerged from the
[Goanet] Roman Script Movement (RSM) in Goa
THOMAS STEPHENS KONKNNI KENDR B. B. Borkar Road, Alto Porvorim GOA - 403 521, INDIA (0832) 2415857, 2415864 e-mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website:www.tskk.org Do you know RSM? It stands for Roman Script Movement. Why RSM? Roman script Konkani was the foundation on which Konkani was recognized by Central govt. Only in Goa Language act of 1987, for the reasons best known to Konknni Porjecho Avaz (KPA) Roman script was ignored and Devanagari was inserted as the official script for Konkani. Some Roman script writers have said the it was a Conspiracy by vested interest group. Therefore now RSM demands to rectify the past SIN by amending the Language Act of Goa (LAG)1987. Present situation: So far none of the local politicians have openly supported the move to amend LAG. Their silence could be interpreted has indirect support to RSM. In Bible Jesus says, Those who are not against us are with us. Mr. Eduardo Faleiro's, (an ex. M.P. of Goa) statement supporting official status to dual scripts for Goa has been published in Herald daily (25th august) page 4. What has been done so far: 1.RSM has sent memorandum to 40 MLAs and M.Ps of Goa. RSM members have met a few politicians. They are going meet other MLAs. Future course of Action: Have patience. Wait for a surprise! ROMAN SCRIPT MOVEMENT (RSM) RSM demands from Goa Govt. the following: 1. Goa Government should give equal and official status to Konkani written in Devanagari and Roman scripts. For this the Govt. should modify the Language Act accordingly. The present Language Act,1987 2. (c) reads Konkani language means Konkani language in Devanagari script. We propose the following amendment to 2. (c): Konkani language means Konkani language in Devanagari and Roman scripts. 2. Goa Government recognizes Marathi Akademi as the official Akademi for Marathi in Goa and gives grants. Similarly, Goa Government must recognize Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) as the official NGO of Konkani in Roman script and give the same amount of grants which the Govt. gives to Goa Konkani Akademi (GKA) and Marathi Akademi. 3. So far, Goa Govt. has not appointed the president of GKA from the Roman script group. The term of the present GKA president will be completed in the month of November 2005. Hence this time Govt. must appoint the president of GKA from Roman script writers. 4. GKA is a Govt. institution. At present a nominee of the All India Konkani Parishad is the ex-officio member of GKA. GKA Constitution must be amended to include a nominee of Dalgado Konknni Akademi as the ex-officio member of GKA. Goa Govt. appoints three eminent persons as ex-officio members of GKA. While nominating these three persons Govt. should give equal representation to Devanagari and Roman script. 5. For the last many years Kala Akademi (KA) has stopped giving awards to books written in Roman script. KA should be ordered to give awards to Roman script Konkani writers, and extend to them all other projects and schemes which are available to Konkani in Devanagari script. 6. Kala Akademi gives Gomantak Sharada Puroskar to Konkani writers in Devanagari script and Marathi writers. In future KA must consider and give this prestigious award to Roman script writers and artists as well. 7. Kala Akademi is established to promote the culture of Goa. Hence it should be asked to promote cultural forms of roman script Konkani. 8. Govt. must name its new theatre for the performing arts in Margão, in honour of Late João Agostinho Fernandes, who is popularly known as Pai Tiatrist. 9. Tiatr is the most popular form of theatre in Goa. Therefore Govt. must promote it. 10. Govt. institutions and Govt. departments while publishing Konkani books, should publish them in both Devanagari script and Roman script. 11. In school syllabus, lessons from Roman script Konkani must be given equal representation without changing the language and style. In colleges and university the syllabus should include Konkani literature written in Roman script. 12. Konkani has two representatives in Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. Goa Govt. sends three names to Sahitya Akademi as its nominees. Let the Goa Govt. send names of Devanagari writers and Roman script writers by turns. 13. To promote Konkani films the Govt. must establish a separate board with equal representation of artists from both scripts. Pratap Naik, S.J. TSKK
[Goanet] Cornel DaCosta... on items on Goanet (from http://www.gonvoice.org.uk )
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA Amidst the hype and excitement about World Goa Day and about its origins, Ancy S. D'Souza Paladka provides a brief but interesting article on Konkani Day celebrations held in Mumbai. In several related articles there is a very full discussion on the relative merits of using the Devanagari, other Indian, and Roman scripts for Konkani usage. Two further interesting articles which also provide websites, and are drawn from available literature, relate to: a) Portugal's history and its impact on Goa, and b) the Anglicisation of Portuguese names. Both articles provide many insights. A debate on the advantages, or not, of medical tourism in India receives some very informed thought. Goan Voice (UK) readers may wish to pay particular attention to this theme. Likewise, GV(UK) readers and Goanet readers are urged to comment on a repeated theme that, Goa has all the ingredients to become the Internet hotspot in India. Sadly, the state has become yet another victim of bureaucratic indifference. Finally, matters such as property ownership, tourism, community problem solving etc, in Goa, receive some useful comments from Francis Lobo by way of a reply to an earlier article by Ms Couto. More details can be found at the Goanet archives at http://www.goanet.org Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Goanet] Re: Children's telescope for Goa - Aug 27 event, San Francisco Bay area
Hi Santosh I am thrilled to read you are involved with Association of Friends of Astronomy. Not that the group needed any more credibility but a renowned scientist like you further validates the great work they are doing. I am glad Goa Sudharop is doing its bit to give them a telescope. In helping our Goan kids look at the stars, we hope they will reach for them. Regards, George P.S. On a personal note, congrats to all involved with the Goemchem Prize. I was not able to write earlier, enjoyed reading Prof. Alito Sequeira's speech. In fact I have saved it to read again. --- Santosh Helekar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would strongly urge folks to do this. Mr. Percival Noronha and the Association of Friends of Astronomy hold a special place in my heart. I am one of the founding members of this association. It has been a delight for me to watch it grow almost entirely through the dogged, single-minded and selfless efforts of Mr. Noronha. When the Halley's Comet came to Goa the last time we had only one clanky little four and a half inch Dobsonian reflector from Calcutta, which I carried along from rooftop to rooftop in and around Panaji, holding comet and stargazing sessions that were attended by 80 year-old ladies eager to see what they had missed when they were 4. Folks, let us buy Mr. Percival Noronha and our Goan friends of Astronomy a nice big telescope. I know which one they need, and I will tell you how much it costs tomorrow. Cheers, Santosh --- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We invite our Goa Sudharop supporters to send their donations to purchase a telescope for this program for our Year of the Child contribution toward science education in Goa.
[Goanet] Email ID
Hello, I would appreciate if somebody could assist me by providing with the Email ID of Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao. - Original Message - From: Goanet News Service [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet-news@goanet.org Sent: 23 August, 2005 00:58 Subject: *** Goanet News Bytes * Aug 22,2005 * ARCHBISHOP OF GOA AND DAMAN Rev Filipe Neri Ferrao has expressed his concern at the decline of the number of students from the lower sections of society in Catholic educational institutions and urged that every Christian man and woman, particularly those working in these educational institutions should courageously take up and carry forward his or her prophetic mission. (NT)
[Goanet] For Goans in the UK
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Re: [Goanet] Panchayat elections in Velim
results are laredy out On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 Shamine Coutinho wrote : Is there any news about the recent voting done in Velim(Cutuband) for the position of the Panch ?
[Goanet] Calling Jaime X. D'Mello
I am trying to reach Jaime X. D'Mello to congratulate him for the simple Konkani Tutorial called Teach Yourself Some Konkani to be found at the URL: http://www.goa-world.com/goa/konkani/ When I emailed him at the yahoo.com address on the URL I found that it bounced back to me with the caption that his Yahoo account had been discontinued or disabled. If anyone has his current email address I would appreciate referring it to me, or to tell him I would like to contact him. Thanks.
RE: [Goanet] CAN you help a Goenkar ?
Hi Goenkar Sanfu, My name is Dominic Ferrao and I was in US a few months back, on short term - precisely St.Louis, Missouri. We stayed at a place called 'Day's Inn' (its got branches all over the US.)for a week (economical too) - In the mean time, we looked out for apartments online. This is the most popular site used by indians in st louis. http://www.myilaaka.com/ - check it out, u MAY find lots of info here regarding Houston Texas too. Many of the street corners have boxes like our Post boxes where we post our letters. These boxes have booklets with all information about apartments in that area - U can just open the box and pick one - its free. I can give you some shopping links : www.walmart.com www.bestbuy.com www.circuitcity.com www.compusa.com www.target.com www.kmart.com www.edealinfo.com www.costco.com www.samsclub.com www.amazon.com www.overstock.com www.ebay.com American Airlines - https://www.aa.com/ Restaurants: http://www.thokalath.com/missouri/restaurants.php Maps and Directions - http://www.civitas-stl.com/map/maps__directions.htm Hey bottom line is - U can get all the information Online. At St.Louis we did most of our purchasing from Walmart which I think is the best place for our day to day shopping. Ofcourse we do have our INDIAN Grocery stores and I am sure you will have one there in Houston too. Hope this info helps you in some small way. Don't forget Google - just go to google and search. Cheers !!! Mog asundi ani Borea bachen ravat and Have a safe journey - God Bless. Dominic Ferrao [TIM-Pune] Project: SBC-ODC-AIS (Application Support) Mahindra British Telecom (MBT) Sharda Center, Off Karve Road Pune - 411 004 Dial: +91-020-56018100 Ext:8988 Mobile: 9890164689 Fax : 91-020-5424466 Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rene barreto Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:31 AM To: Goanet Subject: [Goanet] CAN you help a Goenkar ? ooo CAN you help a Goenkar ? 88 Dear Renee, My wife, kids I, have just received our US DV permanent residency visas, plan to relocate to the US (preferably Houston) in January '06. Do you know of any specific Goan forum in Texas that I could network with, to make the move smooth as we know nothing of the place A pointer towards specific online forums would also be helpful. Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work that you are doing in getting the community together Sanford. -- Sanford Almeida PO Box 18042, Sanford Almeida [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dubai - UAE Tel: +97150 6552346 http://surf.to/sanford == Sanford , It is precisely because of situations like you are in - that we have formed an organistion called The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATIONS. Basically , this organistion will TRY and help you and others like you in similar situations , we will not make any BIG claims , but with the help of the GOANET network and other Goan Forums -TRY and put you in touch with Go ans abroad. We hope that you too will do the same when you have the opportunity to do something for Go ans ...whenever that may be. Can Goans in Texas or any other Goans of USA assist Sanford in any way ? I wait to hear TOGETHER for GOA and GOANS WORLD WIDE ! VIVA GOANS INTERNATIONAL ! 88 Rene barreto 0 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com * Disclaimer: The contents of this E-mail (including the contents of the enclosure(s) or attachment(s) if any) are privileged and confidential material of MBT and should not be disclosed to, used by or copied in any manner by anyone other than the intended addressee(s). In case you are not the desired addressee, you should delete this message and/or re-direct it to the sender. The views expressed in this E-mail message (including the enclosure(s) or attachment(s) if any) are those of the individual sender, except where the sender expressly, and with authority, states them to be the views of MBT. This e-mail message including attachment/(s), if any, is believed to be free of any virus. However, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and MBT is not responsible for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use *
[Goanet] RE: Free Thoughts on World Goa Day
Thank you Lig and Vic. George --- Ligorio Soares [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well said. lig From: VICTOR RODRIGUES [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [World Goa Day] Re: Free Thoughts on World Goa Day Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:50:23 -0500 George, Thank you for the update and know that you have my best wishes for all that Goa Sudharop did, is doing will do. Trust me its people that work behind that scenes that God blesses. Human glory is only a temporary thing. Bask in HIS glory that helps you to do HIS will. That is the greatest achievement. I have been following the wonderful work your organization is doing for the Goan diaspora throughout the world and more so in our beloved Goa too. Keep up the good work and may God Bless all your endeavors. Cheer up and have a great day ! Vic
[Goanet] From: Roberta Menezes in response to Venantius Pinto
From: Roberta Menezes in response to Venantius Pinto Way to go Mr. Pinto. I couldn't have said it better myself. Roberta, a forum is where you hold discussions not criticise others. Also keep your fires for the kitchen, it would serve better there. Best Regards Louise
[Goanet] CAN you help a Goenkar ?
ooo CAN you help a Goenkar ? 88 Dear Renee, My wife, kids I, have just received our US DV permanent residency visas, plan to relocate to the US (preferably Houston) in January '06. Do you know of any specific Goan forum in Texas that I could network with, to make the move smooth as we know nothing of the place A pointer towards specific online forums would also be helpful. Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work that you are doing in getting the community together Sanford. -- Sanford Almeida PO Box 18042, Sanford Almeida [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dubai - UAE Tel: +97150 6552346 http://surf.to/sanford == Sanford , It is precisely because of situations like you are in - that we have formed an organistion called The ALLIANCE OF WORLD GOAN ORGANIZATIONS. Basically , this organistion will TRY and help you and others like you in similar situations , we will not make any BIG claims , but with the help of the GOANET network and other Goan Forums -TRY and put you in touch with Go ans abroad. We hope that you too will do the same when you have the opportunity to do something for Go ans ...whenever that may be. Can Goans in Texas or any other Goans of USA assist Sanford in any way ? I wait to hear TOGETHER for GOA and GOANS WORLD WIDE ! VIVA GOANS INTERNATIONAL ! 88 Rene barreto 0 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan !
0 The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan. O The Goan may go out of Goa but the Goa will not go out of the Goan. World Goa Day founded by UK based Goan NRI Rene Barreto is an endeavour to bring together in solidarity Goans settled worldwide is a celebration of all things Goan; art and culture, customs and traditions, music, literature, cuisine and the Goan himself. Celebrated worldwide on August 20th, Goa World Day is gaining momentum all over the world with Goans that are homesick for their motherland. And why should the heart of the sentiment, Goa itself be left behind? Our very own World Goa Day event is happening on August 28th at Ida and Edwin Fonsecas Hotel Astoria, Assagao, Mapusa; 11 am is when celebrations commence. Kicked off by Wendell Rodricks, the event is a modish Sunday brunch-style theme party complete with quintessential Goan food, wines and the indispensable drink of the susegad, feni. There will also be a cultural program featuring Konkani music and artistes like Lulu and the Fortes Trio, Wilmix and Sharon etc. The event will also showcase the work of photographers like Ravindra Salgaonkar, Prasad Pankar, Nirmal Kulkarni, DJ Sasha, Alister Miranda, Joel de Souza and William Rodrigues; with the theme Lenspeak: Goa, it is an endeavour to view Goa from the perspective of their lens. All in all, the event is the Gift of Goa presented to you on a platter. A combination of modern lifestyle nuances and old world charm will ensure that youre all set to rock to the rhythm of Goa. All at a price of Rs. 250 per head that is inclusive of entry and brunch. The event is being organised by Think Geek Media and Productions. Director and journalist Ethel da Costa elaborates on the concept; This is an event that aims at building up overall solidarity among Goans. We want people to get together and take pride in being a community that is celebrated worldwide. The catchphrase here is think global, focus local. Local talent, local resources, local issues; this is a platform where all these integrate and work at bringing back the harmony and the synthesis that epitomize the Goan spirit. Ethel also delves further into the cause by elucidating that this is more than just an event to showcase Goa and its facets. It is an attempt at making Goa visible, so that it regains its warranted honour. Goans that have had the best of all worlds travelled should lend their experiences in making correct administrative and political decisions for the betterment of our society. Too many Goan youngsters want to try their luck outside in search of seemingly greener horizons. These should consciously stay in Goa and take charge of the situation, call the shots; to enhance Goan lifestyle, to elevate its position to that due to it. For bookings and info call on: 9822121012, 9226190933 000 WE ARE PROUD OF YOU , Ethel da Costa ! WE are also PROUD of those who will assist you in MAKING WORLD GOA DAY a GOAN SOLIDARITY DAY ! rene barreto __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Further insights into WGD
--- Gilbert Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So how much more can one do? Rene Barreto and WGD through their web writings encourage Goans to write and be creative artists. But somehow we cannot complete the loop. Perhaps one needs some influence. :=)) In case you may wonder, Amchi Khobor - Our News - Inside Goa is priced for less than the price of a movie ticket. (U.S. $5:00 only). Those interested please approach your own Goan associations to request for the books. My request to you dear Gilbert ..is Get involved , don't expect some one else to MAKE IT HAPPEN for you. If You have a DREAM ...work on it and realize that dream - don't make others realize YOUR dreams .. they will NEVER ! If WORLD GOA DAY is embraced by Goan Communities around the world today , it is because I have worked hard for SIX Years to MAKE IT HAPPEN. I worked with Goans of all CASTES and CREEDS and all walks of LIFE to support my idea - not support me as an individual , I did not do it for myself ( i hope -others may not agree :- ) ), I did it for our COMMUNITY -it is why so many acknowledge the success of WGD ! We need to be very careful what we write about other Goans - as what we write about them - is what we often tell the community about ourselves .. NEVER hit back at those who TRY to destroy YOU ! Now - dear Gilbert ...You too can make a success of what you wish to . Be polite in your posts - I am in no way saying that you are not , don't argue - MAKE a positive contribution by saying nice things about the Goans and the Goan Community. I am sure NO one will refuse to BUY your books. IF i , an * idiot* (as some of our Goans have labeled me - I have archived emails)have succeed where others have failed. I am sure a clever person like you can do ten time better ..I can assure you ... Thanks to Goanet - who have been officially supporting - WORLD GOA DAY for the last two year , WGD is now known and read about by over 1 Goans and their friends all over the world. Support them and I am sure you will also be able to get your books known through out the world. You may be able to complete the loop : -) But all the news is not so gloomy! Amchi Khobor will be used as a textbook for a series of classes I will conduct this fall at SUNY (State University of New York) for their students and MVLIR (Mohawk Valley learning in retirement). The classes will be on Indian culture, history, religions and economic development. I am told by the university and many MVLIR members that they are looking forward to the course. And so am I. There you are , that is a great start and I am sure that if you think positively about doing things , I am sure next year same time you will have a different story tell. Focus on the POSITIVES , avoid the Negatives at all costs and you will make a SUUCESS of what you do ! A good example of GOAN UNITY can be had from the GOANS OF PORTUGAL - people of different Religious beliefs coming TOGETHER and celebrating WORLD GOA DAY ! PEACE ! we need so much of it. rene Kind Regards, GL To you too ! rene Eugene Correia From Gilbert Lawrence's complaints, I picked the one that I feel needs urgent attention. It's about his book which, he says is still way __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Sania cruises into quarters
Sania cruises into quarters August 25, 2005 12:07 IST India's tennis ace Sania Mirza beat Israel's Shahar Peer 7-6, 6-1 to move into the quarter-finals of the $75,000 Forest Hills Women's Classic in New York. Sania, who is ranked 50th in the WTA Tour rankings, will next face Italy's Roberta Vinci. The Indian is seeded third in the tournament which has a draw of only 16 players. The top two seeds -- Akiko Morigami and Ana Smashnova -- were knocked out on the second day of the tournament as they went down to Alexa Glatch and Lucie Safarova respectively. The victory helped Sania avenge an earlier loss to Peer in the qualifying rounds at Stanford. Sania was beaten 2-6, 6-7 at the $585,000 WTA Tour event in Standord last month. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/
[Goanet] True Goans have a snooze!
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=newsStory_ID=08232 Navhind Times on the Web Siesta Time Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. BESIDES fish-curry rice, football and the fiery feni, have you ever wondered what is the other single thing that is so dear to the heart of a Goan? Yes it is the afternoon siesta. It won�t be wrong to say that you are not a true Goan if you do not have a snooze in the afternoon. Unlike in cities like Mumbai and even neighbouring Belgaum, where markets are bustling with activity during the afternoon, market places in Goa resemble a ghost house and the streets wear a deserted look. Most of the shopkeepers are in their homes enjoying a siesta after a hearty meal. Goans love their mid-day snooze just as they love their football. It is probably one of the reasons why Goans have gained the sobriquet of a susegado people. I sometime wonder whether it was the Portuguese, who ruled Goa for over 400 years, who handed over this trait to us Goans as they left the shores. Many Goans probably do not mind going to bed late at night, but they wouldn�t trade an afternoon siesta for anything in the world. It is probably one of the reasons why several of the office-goers who for some reason cannot have their daily dose of a mid-day snooze doze off in the office on their work table. Be that as it may, having an afternoon snooze could be the wisest thing one could do during the day. A mid-day snooze rejuvenates the body and more importantly the mind. One is more alert, more active and hence more productive after a siesta. The forty winks serves as a vital energizer for the body, mind and probably even the soul. The wisest thing any employer could do would be to encourage his staff to have a snooze during the break. He could also provide beds for those employees who do not go home during the lunch-break. But then there is a risk involved if such a step is taken. Employees could be spending more time on their beds than at their work table. Such workers probably believe that sleep is a priceless treasure; the more one has it the better it is. Having an afternoon siesta could also mean that employees would be arriving late for work during the afternoon session. Hence in several offices one sees the employees trooping in at about 2.30 p.m. even though the office opens at 2 p.m. sharp. Another difficulty is that these workers would seem drowsy, some of them even half asleep during the afternoon. Hence they have a rejuvenating cup of tea before getting down to the business at hand. Like a true Goan I too see to it that I do not miss my afternoon siesta even if it has to last for a few minutes. If not I could be dozing at the work place right through the afternoon. If you happen to travel by bus in the afternoon you will probably see half the passengers in the bus snoozing. The other half could be praying that the bus driver at the wheels does not snooze. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
Re: [Goanet] reactions to posts
Hi Eugene, Some netters have been forced to send posts privately because, in my experience, posts do get rejected rather inconsistently on this forum. A simple reply of thanks to one who provided an answer to a query can most unexpectedly be deemed to be a private response and face rejection. I now avoid the absurdity of this kind of risk but hope this reply to you gets through as it addresses not just you but many others. Likewise, I am forced to thank Cecil re his comment on my post on World Goa Day privately and not via the forum. This sounds daft but it is true! Cornel - Original Message - From: Eugene Correia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: goanet@goanet.org Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 1:04 PM Subject: [Goanet] reactions to posts I don't seem to understand why some netters want to send their criticisms or replies privately instead of posting them on the forum. This particular person called garbage the part where I made comments on the claims for the WGD. He spoke nothing of other points in the lengthy post. This individual has done the same recently. He is indeed becoming a pest, and need to prescribe medicine for himself to cure him of his nasty habits. As they say, doc heal self! Eugene Correa
[Goanet] Re: Roman script Konkani... in new form
Since the Dalgado Konkani Academy hasn't said anything regarding the new Roman Konkani script, it's fair to assure the body has accepted the script. Like Fred, I too am totally taken by surprise by TSKK's about turn or rather a change in direction, from first pushing from a devnagiri script to now promoting the new Roman Konkani script. Even the late Prof. Lourdino Rodrigues advocated devnagiri script, and the TSKK published his work in that script. I am not sure if the learned professor's full dictonary has been published. TSKK's earlier thrust for devnagiri was probably because the devnagiri script captured the phonetics well. If the same effect is available through the two added symbols to the Roman script it may be wise to follow this script. Will Goem be written as Gohy? (I tried to put the symbol over the letter o, but can't in plain text. I copied from Microsoft World, but the result is what I got above). Would this new script make Shenoi Goembab turn in his grave? Or, could his book, The Triumph of Konkani, renamed as The Crimp of Konkani? Eugene Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
[Goanet] Re: PROMINENT INDUSTRIALIST MR, V D CHOWGULE turns 90
Hi Godfrey JI: I'm not sure the caste origins of those named below are particularly relevant in discussing business achievement. What is the point you're trying to make? Other than the obvious reality that the big guns in the world of business came from diverse backgrounds? gonsalvesgodfreyji at yahoo.co.in Goa's economy is synonymous with the three V's. Mr Vishwasrao Dattajirao Chowgule, a Maratha, born 15 August 1915 ancestral home in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, who started life as a tally clerk,in Mormugao Harbour. Then late Mr Vasudev M Salgaocar,a Gaud Saraswat Brahmin born 13.5.1916 to 13.10.1984 a native of Finally late Vasantrao S Dempo receipient of Padmashri, a Gaud Saraswat Brahmin born with a silver Having said that, my doubts that you have mixed up on the Marathi-Maratha labels seems to be confirmed by this Wikipedia entry: Quote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maratha Maratha is a kshatriya (warrior) caste of Marathi-speaking people primarily residing in the plains and hills of India's western state of Maharashtra. Marathas and Marathis are confused by many people to be one and the same. It must be noted that Marathis are any people speaking Marathi language while Marathas are only people belonging to Maratha caste. The Marathas attained historical primacy in the Maratha empire during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, when the Bhonsle family took control of much of western and northern India. The Maratha empire was allied to the British, but then fell out with them and fought a series of Anglo-Maratha Wars. End of quote. A number of caste groupings in Goa, following the Sanskritisation trend, add Kshatriya (e.g. Kshatriya Bhandari) or Brahmin to their name. While this sounds better, it doesn't change the reality of a rather rigid caste hierarchy. It is important for us not to give credence to theories of caste-based superiority and inferiority, though sometimes caste can be useful to understand the context better. Anyway, I do believe that peoples' often-irrelevant backgrounds are also used and misused to build arguments which aren't particularly true. Goa's business class has morphed much over the years, across caste and community, as the list of who was at the helm of the ninety-year-old Goa Chambers of Commerce and Industry (with a different name earlier) would make clear. But what would perhaps be more interesting is a study on the links between the dominant political forces and the business elite, both in the pre-1961 and post-1961 eras. Also, I'm not sure everyone would agree with the lavish praise you shower, which seems to go along with the view that kings, prime ministers, business elites and other dominant forces are the main players that create history. Tens of thousands of nameless and faceless people of Goa have also done so. And, above all, history has been created (specially in Goa's case) by a whole set of happenstances over which this small state had absolutely no control. For instance, wouldn't Goa's history have been different if the Japanese didn't lose World War II and didn't need all that iron ore to rebuild their ruins? Would tourism have grown (even if mainly numerically and not sustainably) if Kashmir and Sri Lanka (the main competitors) didn't have their insurgencies around the same time in the 'eighties? Just a little thinking aloud... FN -- -- Frederick 'FN' Noronha | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Independent Journalist | http://fn.swiki.net Goa, India | +91(832)2409490 Cell 9822122436 --
Re: Re: [Goanet] Konkani Day celebration at Meera Road, Mumbai
Dear Colaco, We Mangaloreans use both the words Dis and Diwas. But Dis may be better than the word Diwas. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
Re: [Goanet] Roman script Konkani... in new form
Dear Fred, TSKK has done a good job by modifying Roman script of Konkani as it is easy to write and to pronounce. With the modifications now even Mangaloreans too have come forward use Roman script for Konkani. Dev Borem Korum, Ancy ___ Ancy Salvadore D'Souza, Paladka Url: http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy Photographs: http://ancy.fotopic.net/list_collections.php
Re: [Goanet] If you're a VSNL user...
If one wants internet access for a month what is the best plan available in Goa. If 1 month plan is not available can that be used by anybody in goa or can the unused plan mintues or offer give away to somebody? Can someone care to explain what are the Prepaid SIM Cell Phone offers available in Goa? Any link to any website will be highly appreciated. Thanks, Vincente, Incidentally, VSNL is now privately controlled, after this profitable company was sold to the Tatas. Service is polite, but costs are higher. A hundred-hour account costs in the region of Rs 800, compared to Rs 600 or less for BSNL. One of VSNL's useful product which might be useful if you're a heavy web-surfer is the three-month unlimited pack, for a little over Rs 900. (Of course, this covers only Internet time; phone bills are extra.)
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: The changing landscape
More fiction (R. Goswami). Just give us 24/7 power and electricity. We do not need to be near hubs. B. Colaco India is being reshaped by globalization, technology and innovation into one of the genuine players in the world economy, and our small state is a mere air hop from some of the most dynamic growth areas in the entire world. ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com
Re: [Goanet] Children's telescope for Goa - Aug 27 event, San Francisco Bay area
--- George Pinto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We invite our Goa Sudharop supporters to send their donations to purchase a telescope for this program for our Year of the Child contribution toward science education in Goa. I would strongly urge folks to do this. Mr. Percival Noronha and the Association of Friends of Astronomy hold a special place in my heart. I am one of the founding members of this association. It has been a delight for me to watch it grow almost entirely through the dogged, single-minded and selfless efforts of Mr. Noronha. When the Halley's Comet came to Goa the last time we had only one clanky little four and a half inch Dobsonian reflector from Calcutta, which I carried along from rooftop to rooftop in and around Panaji, holding comet and stargazing sessions that were attended by 80 year-old ladies eager to see what they had missed when they were 4. Folks, let us buy Mr. Percival Noronha and our Goan friends of Astronomy a nice big telescope. I know which one they need, and I will tell you how much it costs tomorrow. Cheers, Santosh
