[Goanet] Snail's pace?
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Navy poised to complete phase I at Karwar integrated base Ravi Sharma Armament depot at INS Kadamba to be operationalised in a few months http://www.thehindu.com/2007/05/20/stories/2007052005091000.htm Its high time the Goa government showed some interest in expediting the Karwar airport plans with a view to getting military flight training shifted out of Dabolim. What's holding it up? --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Please don't vote for the corrupt and crooked...
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- If ever there was a sham...this is it! http://oheraldo.in/node/24820 Cong 'loses' Valpoi seat Nominee withdraws; party to rally behind Vishwajeet HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, MAY 18 — The imbroglio over the Congress candidate in Valpoi constituency ended in a sham, when its "weak" candidate Laxman Sanvordekar withdrew his nomination on Friday, paving the way for Independent candidate Vishwajeet Rane to extract full support from the Congress. While Sanvordekar was unavailable for comment on his decision to leave the Congress without an official candidate in Valpoi constituency — a situation similar in Taleigao constituency — close sources disclosed that Sanvordekar — a forest contractor from Melauli-Nagargao who was not involved in politics even at the panchayat level — had realised that he was a weak candidate in the fray. "Moreover, he was not popular in Valpoi constituency and had almost no chance of winning the elections," the source said. "In fact, Sanvordekar was surprised to know that he was given the Congress ticket in the first place. He merely signed the form after some Congress leaders had told him to do so," the source added. Accompanied by Congress Observer Ramesh Shetye, Sanvordekar was the last candidate to file his nomination in Valpoi constituency -- a mere 10 minutes before the end of accepting nominations forms. And, Sanvordekar was also the last candidate to withdraw his nomination on Friday. Such was the lacklustre Congress campaign in Valpoi that supporters even prevented Sanvordekar from speaking to the press, both, while filing his nomination and while withdrawing it. Moreover, Sanvordekar did not campaign even after filing his nomination. Sanvordekar's decision to pull out from the fray did not come as a surprise in Valpoi, as he was considered a "dummy" candidate right from the start, after strong contender Bandu Dessai decided to refuse the Congress ticket. Reacting to the withdrawal of its candidate in Valpoi, party spokesman and Rajya Sabha MP Shantaram Naik said that AICC General Secretary Margaret Alva would look into the matter and take an appropriate decision. Party observers who are deputed here by the AICC were shocked to hear the news. Meanwhile, Vishwajeet Rane said that he would continue to work for the Congress party's candidates in Poriem, Pale, Bicholim, and Mayem. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Best bet : HERALD, May 20
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- BEST BET By Valmiki Faleiro This election, it is imperative we vote the "best-in-the-fray" candidate, whatever his or her political party affiliation, or no party affiliation. But just how does one decide who is ‘best’? I had promised to share how I would decide that for myself. Here goes. Our corrupted electoral process has spawned a new breed of ‘election entrepreneurs’ ... non-serious Independents who file nominations, not with a hope of saving their deposit, but to make money. More the aspirants, greater the chances of voter error, with a longer list of buttons on one or more EVMs. Serious party nominees therefore will, as in PWD tenders, ‘compromise’ and pay them to withdraw. Those failing to fetch the right price, however, will feature on the EVM/s. Knock off all such ‘entrepreneurs’ from your list of contestants, to start with. My test of the ‘best’ is a simple seven-step process of elimination. If any candidate/s gets a "Yes" to Question No.1 below, strike him/them off the list. Go to Q2. Strike off all those who test positive, i.e. answer "Yes." Proceed to Q3, and likewise, until you are left with just one candidate -- which would probably happen even before you’ve reached Step Six. In the event you’re left with more than one name, select the one who best answers Q7. That is your wo/man! 1. COMMUNAL? Is s/he easily swayed by caste and creed? Like the filter at Q2, remember this is a political ‘branding’ tool, so do not assume every Congressman is corrupt and every BJPwallah communal. Go by the individual candidate’s known credentials. Goa is a small place and everyone knows everyone else. If in doubt, find out -- from those around you who’re aware and objective. 2. CORRUPT? It is not necessary that one be a MLA or minister to be corrupt. I know one aspirant, a ‘new’ face who never ‘lost’ an election -- because he never contested one! -- and made his millions simply by staying close to one or the other top politician in power, dumping each benefactor the day he lost power. Check the candidate’s antecedents. 3. "WINNABLE?" The word reeks of cash. Check how he made his money. Legitimately? Legally? Moneybags who minted crores thieving mineral ore and from such sundry swindles are party nominees. They are the biggest danger to Goa’s polity. Once elected, they’ll increase and multiply their wealth, and use it to subvert future elections -- as is already happening, perhaps not so irrevocably. Now’s the time to nip the malaise... tomorrow, when we are outnumbered by purchasable migrants, will be too late. 4. SENIOR? Strike off any MLA who’s been in office 15 years or more. If 15+ years are insufficient for a man to develop himself, his family and his constituency -- usually in that order -- he’s downright incompetent. Says Bosco D’Mello, Toronto, "This politics-for-life motto of Indian politicians is more like having their hands in somebody else's pockets all their lives. With 5-year terms, I believe all in public office, from Panch to MP, should be restricted to two terms -- a rookie term and a graduating term. With an educated populace, politicians who have served themselves with a life-sentence in politics are a deterring force to younger individuals interested in politics." 5. PARTY HOPPER? You know I’m not on party regulars at Goa’s nightspots who sleep by day. I am on those marvels who by day sleep with the party on whose ticket they were elected and by night are in bed with another party, rocking governments. Goa’s record at floor crossing has been *the* most notorious in this nation of Aya-Rams, Gaya-Rams. Knock off all defectors ... even the nation’s revised Anti-Defection law will not prevent them from rocking you, me and Goa both by night and day. 6. CAREER POLITICO? Does he have an independent career, profession or business -- a regular source of income for himself and his family? If he does not, strike out without further thought. This is a career politician, out to make a business of politics. 7. COMPETENT/EDUCATED/SOCIAL-MINDED? How does s/he measure on these counts? You’ll notice I accord the least priority to what should have ordinarily been the highest priority: competence. That’s because, this election, the other parameters have a greater bearing on Goa’s future. At this crucial, almost crossroads, stage in her modern history, Goa could do with lesser competence but with the urgent need to keep out destroyers -- who, if reelected, will finish within five years the little that is left... It is imperative we vote with our heads, not with our hearts. Look not at party labels, but ferret out the ‘best bet’ from the available lot in your constituency. (ENDS) The Valmiki Fale
[Goanet] Chacha stands corrected, thank you.
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- RE: Dear Selma, Thank you, I stand corrected. No apology tendered, only thanks. The Wiki.. explanation in fact puts things in order for me in my earlier understanding of the word as lifters of culture. For God's sake, not Chacha!!! I am not old yet, and as you have just seen, have a lot to learn. Me Chacha? You terrible!!!. Kaka O.K. if you insist on pet naming ...but not Chacha. (Hay there used to be a bar called chachacha on Rue De Aurem in Panjim.) Yet, Wiki. as the Goddess of Truth and the British writers of 19th century & their definitions of things - especially foreign cultures... I'm not sure. Charudatta Prabhudesai, Not so Khoro Goinkar this time! _ Spice up your IM conversations. New, colorful and animated emoticons. Get chatting! http://server1.msn.co.in/SP05/emoticons/ --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] FW: NAKA MHAKA OSLO JOB!!!
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- On 18/05/07, Arnold Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear Goanetters: > The underpinnings of our linguistic Tower of Babel reflect the kaleidoscope > of Goa's enchanting > diversity... > >"Then, Sheeh Saiba, Loz dissta sangonk! That lady she tell me 'Show me your > >testimonials'. Testi.. Anka testi mhuntath thi kiteac pollounc zai ? I no > >showing nobody my testi nothing!!! > > > >Hanv Dhaon ghara ailo!!! NAKA MHAKA OSLO JOB!!!" > > Cheers > Arnold RESPONSE: For the record, I never said that...I did show her my 'testimonials' ..she was impressed, unfortunately, my wife was oppressed and I had to call it quits ! -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Darwin's antithetical dilemma
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- On 18 May 2007 From: Mervyn Lobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Subject: Re: [Goanet] Creationism versus Evolution vs Angels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no proof there Man has evolved from primates, also there is no proof of any species evolving into another over a period of time. However adaption ..(ellipsis) Orlando, I am not too sure if man has evolved from primates or if that is the direction man is going. However, I am quite convinced that angels have morphed from fairies. Fairies being male angels . . . (ellipsis) Hello Mervyn and Orlando: While you learned gentlemen and a host of other illustrious Goanetters (much better informed than I ) are obsessed with rattling one anothers Darwinian cages, may I join this charismatic chorus? In the light of Homo Sapiens astoundingly irrational, self-destructive and immoral behaviour consistently in the framework of Nature, the moot question for those brilliant minds who subscribe to Darwins Theory of Evolution is : Did Man evolve from the Monkey or did the Monkey descend from Man? (With sincere apologies to the simians for the invidious linkage) Cheers Arnold _ Like the way Microsoft Office Outlook works? Youll love Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_outlook_0507 --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] St Francis Xavier "Kudd" in Ahmedabad.
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Dear Friends An Appeal: The St. Francis Goans House alias SFX Kudd or SFX Club at Ahmedabad was established in 1936 by a group of Goans for housing those who traveled to Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat in search of opportunities. It is the only surviving Kudd that continues to serve its tradition. The St. Francis Goans House is a registered trust. The premises of St Francis Goans House is a two storey rented accommodation since its inception in 1936. The Premises being an age old construction requires urgent Repairs and Renovation. The General Body of the St Francis Goans House has created a Separate Building (Acquisition & Renovation) Fund to raise Funds specifically for the Acquisition and Renovation of the Premises. Please visit www.sfxgoahome.org Pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/sfxgoahome For any information please write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Regards Joy Figueiredo Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Urgent Call from Persecuted Christians in India
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- An Urgent Call from Persecuted Christians to protect them from the hands of Fanatics and fascist forces. Please come and join the Rally. UPA Government has kept silent spectator while innocent pastors, church workers are brutalised, accused with false charges. Many of them are behind the bar and victimised legally from false charges. The persecuted Christians need the helping hands from the churches in and around Delhi and NCR. Please come and join this Rally to demand justice and protect from Government. Kindly inform us if you need detail in case if your church or you would like to bring your people to the Rally. Thank you so much Madhu Chandra On behalf of organising committee 9868184939 RALLY --- STOP VIOLENCE ON CHRISTIANS --- Thousands of Christians from accross the nation will gather in a Rally at Jantar Mantar to Demand Goverment of India to Stop Violence on Christians by the Hindutva Fascist Forces. Date 29 May 2007 (Tuesday) Time 10:00 AM Organised by All India Christian Coucil, All India Catholic Union, All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations and many others Christian Churches and Organisations of National Capital Region Contacts Dr. John Dayal (9811021072), Albert Lael (09908249997), Madhu Chandra (9868184939), Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.aiccindia.org Forwarded By Ancy Paladka, Vasai, Mumbai --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] (no subject)
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Dear Friends, We write this letter to request you to sign a petition to the Governor of Gujarat condemning the recent events at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. A group of people with affiliations to Hindu supremacist groups barged into the Fine Arts campus, disrupted the examination and abused and threatened students and faculty members. A student was arrested for offending religious sentiments, and the Dean of the Faculty was suspended. Such attempts to stifle by force the rights to free speech and expression of individuals, and to impose on society in general the narrow perceptions of certain sections regarding what is permissible and what is not, constitute a serious threat to political, intellectual, and artistic freedoms in India. These attacks are especially worrisome since it points to a nexus between members of the Hindu nationalist BJP, who carried out the attack, the police, and the top levels of the University administration including its Vice Chancellor Manoj Soni. The petition is available at http://www.petitiononline.com/MSUAUTO/ The details of the incident are as follows. On 9th May 2007, students of the Fine Arts Faculty had put up their installations around the Faculty campus as part of their annual internal examination/display. The Fine Arts Faculty is one of the best-known institutions within the M. S. University. The Faculty has also nurtured many renowned artists and it is here that the famous Baroda School of Art developed. That afternoon, Vadodara-based BJP leader Niraj Jain (accused for the 2002 Gujarat carnage by Concerned Citizens Tribunal - Gujarat), stormed into the Faculty premises, accompanied by local police and some accomplices. They manhandled Chandramohan, a final year MA student (and recipient of the Gujarat Lalit Kala Academy Award, 2005-06) who had put up some graphic prints. They accused him of offending their religious sentiments, saying that he had portrayed the goddess Durga in an obscene way. Dr. Shivji Panikkar, the Dean in charge, was also threatened with dire consequences by Niraj Jain and his cohorts. Subsequently, Chandramohan was arrested and charged under sections 153A, 114, and 295 of the Indian Penal Code for "promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race etc, committing acts prejudicial to the harmony of the public. His examination works which had been put up only for the sole purpose of the final examinationwere apparently "offensive" to public religious sentiments. Since no citizen can be charged with Section 153 without the sanction of the State or Central government, and since in this case no sanction was sought, this was in effect an illegal detention. The police also refused to register a complaint against Niraj Jain when students, teachers and other organizations like PUCL approached them. On May 10, at Chandramohan's bail hearing, alongwith the VHP and BJP crowds, at least 40 priests from the Methodist Church had also joined the cacophony of voices against Chandra Mohan. In the meantime, the University authorities not only refused to support the students and the staff but insisted that Professor Shivaji Panikkar, Dean in charge of the Faculty (as well as author and editor of Saptamatrka Worship and Sculptures, 1997; Twentieth-Century Indian Sculpture, 2002; Towards a New Art History: Studies in Indian Art, 2003 among others), apologize to the BJP. On the next day, May 11, the students and staff, denied any other form of protest, put up an exhibition focusing on the long history of erotic imagery in both Indian and Western art. In response, the Deputy Registrar issued a verbal request, followed by a written order, that the exhibition be closed down. Dr. Panikkar refused to comply as it was a decision by the students and this was their way of lodging a peaceful protest. Later in the day, the Pro Vice Chancellor, along with some members of the Syndicate arrived at the Faculty and locked up the exhibition. The same night, at 10 p.m. a suspension order was pasted on the door of Dr. Panikkar's residence. He has been suspended for three months, not only from Deanship, but also as the Head of the Art History Department. No reasons were given for the suspension. Chandra Mohan was released on 14th May 2007. The suspension order against Dr. Panikkar continues, and fearing attacks and arrest, he has been forced to go underground. Over the last few days, art historians, critics, activists, artists and art lovers have launched a nation-wide protest against the Gujarat government's latest act of fascism. On 14 th May 2007, over 1000 artists from all over the country gathered at the Fa
[Goanet] Melody of Love concert by Disabled
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- FYI, please support the DISABILITY RIGHTS ASSOCIATION OF GOA. George --- "Disability Rights Assoc, Goa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Friends There is an English concert titled 'Melody of Love' by disabled persons from Delhi led by Ms. Divya Arora on Saturday 19th May at 7 pm at NIO Auditorium Dona paula. The concert is free for all. Please attend and lend your support to the cause. Regards Avelino de Sa DISABILITY RIGHTS ASSOCIATION OF GOA C/o Star Investments Opp. Head Post Office Panjim, Goa - 403 001. Telefax: 0832 - 2427160 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.disabilitygoa.com "Making way for the differently abled in Goa" --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] What is wrong (Was: Creationism versus Evolution)
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- What is wrong with stating facts that contradict someone's beliefs? What is wrong with attempting to convince someone that he/she is mistaken? What is wrong with informing other readers that what they read on Goanet is not true? What is wrong with wanting to find out if our beliefs are right or wrong? What is wrong with having intellectual curiosity? What is wrong with trying to educate ourselves? Cheers, Santosh --- "Frederick \"FN\" Noronha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What's wrong if Orlando believes in what he wants > to? Why should we > try to convince him otherwise? I hope his beliefs > make him a better > person... that's all that matters. I wouldn't want > anyone judging the > rightness (or wrongness) of my own beliefs... as > long as it doesn't > harm them in any way. FN > --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Margao incidents: What Goa Doot had to say
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- This is a rough and ready translation of the stuff that appeared in Goa Doot on 10/5/2007. This is the BJP-Bajrang Dal's very own newspaper. The report below is totally sickening -- repeated references to 'minority community' youth as the assailants, Muslim youth, etc. There are also large dollops of inflammatory fantasy -- see the end where they talk of Muslim youth gathering at the Margao police station with the intention of firing bullets at it. Right at the end is a statement about protecting 'the holy land of Sri Damodar', clearly pitching the whole issue as a religious war. Those who have been only exposed to the English language press in Goa probably think that the Margao incidents have received universal condemnation. But this is how the pot is being stirred by a section of the press. Can't such cases be taken to the Press Council? This kind of reporting should certainly attract provisions of Section 181A and B of the IPC -- which, incidentally, Manohar Parrikar used to repeatedly threaten to invoke against anybody who dared to talk about the sins of the Sangh Parivar in spreading communal discord. - Goa Doot, 10/5/2007 Riot-like situation in Margao Tension over eve teasing * 2 arrested at Verna, 3 absconding Margao, 9 May, Correspondent A young woman's brother who objected to the teasing of his sister was the subject of a murderous attack by five Muslim youth. In a furious reaction to this, thousands of citizens observed a spontaneous bandh and held a dharna outside the police station demanding arrest of the accused youths. Till late evening, the situation in the city was tense but under control. According to late information, a call has been given for a bandh tomorrow (Thursday) and there is a possibility of normal life being affected. Today's events in the city evoked memories of last year's Curchorem riots. Furious citizens of Margao targeted some shops in the Gandhi Market, and one began to wonder if Curchorem was going to be repeated here, but the New Market Traders' Association managed to get control over the situation in time. After Rajesh Cuncolienkar reprimanded youths who were eve-teasing his sister, five Muslim youths from Rumdamol, Davorlim and other places attacked Rajesh with iron rods, soda bottles and knives, and, leaving him covered with blood, fled in an Indica car. Due to this, the entire trader class in the market was enraged. They took a morcha to the police station demanding arrest of the assailants. The shops in the Margao were kept closed after 12 o'clock. As soon as this news spread in Margao, all people in Margao, without bothering about the severe heat, gathered near Pimpalkatta. To express their strong protest over this incident, in the evening thousands of people took out a morcha to the police station shouting slogans and condemning politicians. And they expressed their strong determination not to leave the police station until they were arrested. DySP Umesh Gaonkar gave an assurance that they would be arrested by tonight. After that the crowd gathered near Pimpalkatta, awaiting the arrest. 15 days ago in Gogol Housing Board Colony, five Muslim youths had attacked a youth named Pillai. This incident was repeated today in broad daylight and in front of all the shopkeepers. Madgaonkars condemned this in strong words. Rajesh Sitaram Cuncoliemkar has a masala shop in the market, and right next to it is his sister's readymade garments shop. For the last four days Afzal, a salesman in Gandhi market and resident of Rumdamol, had been teasing the sister. Frightened, she narrated this to Rajesh, who immediately decided to ask Afzal about this. This morning at 10 o'clock when he came here again and started pestering the sister, Rajesh confronted him and they had a verbal argument. Afzal abused him in unprintable terms -- unable to bear this, Rajesh slapped him. After that Afzal went away and after half an hour five youths including came there and immediately attacked Rajesh with rots, bottles and knives. They threw chilli powder in his eyes. They made a knife attack on him from the backand smashed bottles on both his arms. He was also wounded This attack caused some wounds on the fingers of the assailant. Leaving him in that state they fled in an Indica car. The sister and others raised a hue and cry and gathered the traders in the market. The president of the Traders' Association, Vinod Shirodkar immediately informed DySP Umesh Gaonkar about the incident and also gave him the number of the Indica car. He also took Rajesh to the hospital. The police sent the number of the car to all police stations and asked for the car to be stopped. The Traffic Police Interceptor car was near Verna -- it blocked
Re: [Goanet] one more to Selma with Mog ani Moipass!!!
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- Charudatt Prabhudesai <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > RE: The very language, English, that we use is > "Anglos and Anglophiles", in > the ultimate analysis, isn't it? > I think that You talk without knowing your English! > There is a difference > between a thinker and a wishful thinker. You wish it > were like how you posit > it. For Palestinians have nothing to do with the > word Philistines. > Philistines are people who lift a culture lock, > stock, -- Dear Chacha, Can I call you Chacha (anglophiles like using pet-names), perhaps you should do some factfinding before you let rip (pardon the uncultured expression, but given your state of flatulence) on Goanet. To help you along, I post the relevant link to that Goddess of Truth, Wikepedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philistines which states, among other things: "British writers of the 19th century and very early 20th century sometimes referred to the Arabs of Palestine as "Philistines". This was apparently not due to a belief in a strong connection with the ancient Philistines, but merely reflects the former convention that "Philistine" simply denotes "native of Palestine". Now Chacha, no apology is needed. Other people have made the same mistake but it time you will realise that I carefully double-check my facts before I write. Selma Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. http://travel.yahoo.com/ --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Why tiny Goa /to Frederick
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- "Frederick \"FN\" Noronha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Reena, we were all okay 12 years back (when Goanet > got started)... > fine guys too! Now, we've just grown old :-) FN > PS: Herman Carneiro, are you a Herman Carneiro > clone? > PPS: Let's hope at least age can insult people into > behaving better! > - Nostalgia for the good old days, Frederick? :) take care, selma Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] one more to Selma with Mog ani Moipass!!!
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- 2) You write, "about Islam, the very rigidity is its strength". Really? I wonder why you chose the word "rigid" which has a very negative connotation. Incidentally, the word Philistine, which you are so fond of using is no longer used in polite company. This is a quaint little word coined by Anglos and anglophiles (the very ones you detest), to describe Palestinians and hence as an extension by their own logic uncultured people. RE: The very language, English, that we use is "Anglos and Anglophiles", in the ultimate analysis, isn't it? I think that You talk without knowing your English! There is a difference between a thinker and a wishful thinker. You wish it were like how you posit it. For Palestinians have nothing to do with the word Philistines. Philistines are people who lift a culture lock, stock, barrel without assimilating or growing into the culture. They wear a culture like a thin sheet of parchment, skin deep and shallow and showy. Charudatta Prabhudesai, Khoro Goinkar! _ Spice up your IM conversations. New, colorful and animated emoticons. Get chatting! http://server1.msn.co.in/SP05/emoticons/ --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] To Selma with 'Moag ani moipass!!!"
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Selma: "... Was there "incense" involved when you wrote that one? :-) Reply: Hay Selma! You are intuitive indeed!!! Not incense, but FLATULENCE a lot of it! Please do introduce us to your "polite society". Obviously, I don't belong there?! We are so alike. PREACH but do not practice! ( personal jibes, I mean... the cheap... the petty...remember?) Charudatta Prabhudesai, Khoro Goinkar! _ Fly Jaipur-Delhi for Rs.99 only.Log on to MakeMyTrip now! http://ss1.richmedia.in/recurl.asp?pid=49 --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Creationism versus Evolution
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- What's wrong if Orlando believes in what he wants to? Why should we try to convince him otherwise? I hope his beliefs make him a better person... that's all that matters. I wouldn't want anyone judging the rightness (or wrongness) of my own beliefs... as long as it doesn't harm them in any way. FN On 19/05/07, Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The debate over creationism v/s evolution, is not > contingent on evolution being a plausible theory (for > which by the way there is plenty of evidence) but > rather on creationism being an untenable one -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST) Skype: fredericknoronha Yahoochat: fredericknoronha http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Email fred at bytesforall.org Res: 784 Saligao 403511 Goa India --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Why tiny Goa needs to look into thedeepend of cyberspace
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Reena, we were all okay 12 years back (when Goanet got started)... fine guys too! Now, we've just grown old :-) FN PS: Herman Carneiro, are you a Herman Carneiro clone? PPS: Let's hope at least age can insult people into behaving better! On 19/05/07, Reena Martins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Herman, > That was fantastic. What a welcome break after some of those dialogues that go > on ad nauseam :-) > Reena > > > "Carneiro, Herman" wrote: > > > > FANTASTIC INPUTS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK... > > > > FORGET ABOUT PARRIKAR ETC > > > > THIS MIGHT HELP U > > > > Might help you all.. > > > > CONFIDENCE > > Once, all village people decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all > > people gathered and only one boy came with an umbrella. > > > > That's Confidence > > > > TRUST > > Trust should be like the feeling of a one year old baby when you throw him > > in the air, he laughs..because he knows you will catch him. > > > > That's Trust > > > > HOPE > > Every night we go to bed, we have no assurance to get up alive in the next > > morning but still you have plans for the coming day. > > > > That's Hope > > > > HAVE CONFIDENCE, > > TRUST OTHERS & > > NEVER LOSE HOPE. -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST) Skype: fredericknoronha Yahoochat: fredericknoronha http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Email fred at bytesforall.org Res: 784 Saligao 403511 Goa India --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] "Cholchitr vo Video film mhunn dorzo naslelem lokak kitem-i divchem nhoi - T Bush
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- *"Cholchitr vo **Video film** mhunn dorzo naslelem lokak kitem-i divchem nhoi:" T-Bush* (Ek mulhakat V. Ixtt-ak) * 24 Abril, 1957 vorsa, MOGACHO ANVDDO hem poilem Konknni cholchitr uzvadda ailem. Tea nimitan, vorsavolli pormannem, Abrilache 24ver, 2007 Dalgado Konknni Akademin (DKA) Ponnje Institute Menezes Braganza Vosreant Konknni Cholchitr Dis monoilo. Hea vellar, Kuveittant nokri korpi udeto, nanvosto ani tornno Gõykar cholchitr digorspi ani 'producer' T-Bush to-i hajir aslo. Konknni Cholchitr Dis-a nimitan tache koddchean amchea protinidhin ghetleli mulakhat ami amcheam vachpeam mukhar dovortanv. -Sompadpi)* * * *V.Ixtt: Gõyant, BFA-ntlea Audio-Visual-ant ddigri xikop kortoch, choddxe zann cholchitrachem xikop Mumboi kortat. Zalear tuvem Londonant kiteak kelem?* *T-Bush:* Mhaka ieram poros hea mollar vegllea konnantlean *(angle),*kholayen ani dorjedar *(standard)* oxem xikpachem aslem, dekhunuch Londonant gelom. *V.Ixtt:** Londonant kelelem xikop tuka kitlem porian faideachem zalem oxem dista?* *T-Bush:* UK-ntlea London Film Schoolant Art of Film Making & TV Production-ant kelem xikop aiz mhaka bhorpur faideachem zalam.Tea xikpak lagun aiz mhaka cholchitrachim vegllim-vegllim angam bhes-borim somzotat, ani cholchitrancho dorzo-i somzota. *V.Ixtt: Cholchitram korpant tuzo onnbhov kitem?* *T-Bush: *Hanvem *The Letter* nanvachem inglez *short film* kelam. Hem film zorui Kuveittant shoot kelam, torui polleteleak tem Amerikent *shoot*kelam dista te kolatmok pod'dotin hanvem kelam. Hem cholchitr London-ant *International Short Film Festival*-ant dakhoilem ani hea cholchitra khatir mhaka 3 puroskar mell'le - Best *International Short Film Award,* *Best Director Award* ani *Best Technical Award.* Khorem mhonnlear, hem film mhojem, Gõyant poilo *IFFI* zavpachea vellar toyar zalelem ani Gõyant-uch tacho *premier show* korunk ievjilelem. Punn ievjilelem toxem ghoddunk nam. Mhonntoch hanvem tem London-ant *International Short Film Festiva *patthoun dilem. Hea cholchitrachi borpavoll, digdorsop ani nirmiti hanvench keleli. *V.Ixtt: Cholchitr ani Video Films (VCD) hanchem modem ontor kitem?* *T-Bush:* Cholchitr hem kormonnukechem *(entertainment)* khorem ani sthapit *(established)* zalelem madheom *(medium)* Taka zait nem' asat, tanche vixim sangtolo zalear taka ek vegllem *session* zai. *Video Films (VCD)* mhonntat tem kormonnukechim madheomuch nhoi. *V.Ixtt:** Zalear kitem tor tem?* *T-Bush:* *Shooting* korpacho kemra hatant dhorunk mellta mhunn kitem-i *shoot* kelem mhunn tem *video film* koxem zaum ieta? *VCD*-cho zo 'concept' asa to veglloch. Somzum-ia, Pakistanantlea lokacher Bharotant ek cholchitr kelam, punn Pakistani lokak tem tancheam cholchitr-ghoramnim pollevnk mellonam tedna tem cholchitr *'Video Compact Disc'* -an *(VCD)* tankam patthoitat. *V.Ixtt:** Zalear, aiz Gõyant onnbeam porim Konknnintlean bhair sorpi Video Film-ak kitem mhonnop tor?* *T-Bush:* Home videos! Ghorant *video*-cher ghalpacheo ani *time pass*mhunn pollevpacheo. Tantum cholchitracho-ekui ghottok *(element)* nam. Cholchitrant ek *seriousness* asta tem *home video*-nt asonam. *V.Ixtt:** Punn tum mhonnta te Home Videos korpant Gõyantleam nanvosteam digdorspeancho ani cameraman-ancho-i vantto asa?* *T-Bush:* Nanvoste digdorspi ani *cameraman* jednam osle *Home Videos*korunk fuddem sortat tedna te-ui aplo dorzo denvoitat. Kiteak *Homeo Videos* konnachean-ui toyar korunk zatat. *V.Ixtt: Aiz khubxe producers Konknni video filamam 'Cholchitram' mhunn bhair ghaltat. Tem kitlem porian sarkem asa?* *T-Bush:* Oxem korun te lokak fottoitat ani tache vangdda* market value*denvoitat. Lokak borem video film divop hem *producer*-acher dhorlelem asa. Choddxe *producers,* duddvanchea faideacher nodor dovrun lokak *video film-*achea* *nanvan kitem-i ditat. Lokak-ui uprant apunn film vo tiatr vo anik kitem polleta tem khobor asonam. Tantum lokacho guneanv nam, kiteak svota *producer*-akuch apunn lokak kitem dita tachi khobor asonam. *V.Ixtt:** Aiz amche tiatrist apleam tiatrachim cholchitram kortana distat. Tujem mot?* *T-Bush:* Tiatrak 'tiatr' mhunn tacho kherit dorzo asa hantum dubavuch nam. Punn tiatrachi borpavoll *(script)* ghevn cholchitr vo video film korunk zainam. Hem cholchitrachea *concept*-antuch bosonam. Punn ek, tiatrachi *story* ghevn cholchitr korum ieta. *V.Ixtt: Konknnintlem poilem cholchitr 'Mogacho Anvddo' uzvadda ailear 57 vorsam bhorlim. Torui, aiz itleo sovloteo asun-ui tea kallavele tankichem ekui cholchitr Konknnintlean ievnk nam. Kiteak?* *T-Bush:* Kiteak amcheam *producer*-anchi nodor mottvi ani chintop oxir.Dusro korta mhunn te apunn-ui korunk sodtat. *Professionally* fuddem vochpacho tancho vichar nam. *V
[Goanet] Subject: JUNE 2 POLLS REAL TEST FOR GOANS---SIDHU
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- This is the typical political scenario , come elections you have everyone coming down to goa and making such bold statements??? Wonder where was sidhu for these last several months or years. Thanks but no thanks , Goans will never learn from their past mistakes, if the lands are being sold to the sharks tommorrow they can even sell Goa , watchout the day is not too far so pack your bags and just wait to be kicked out from Goa . Bonefacio --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] My reply to the editors: The exotic beach paradise where apartme
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Hi Reboni To use an overused phrase, I really feel your pain and was embarrassed by the racy article about apartments for £10,000. The corruption in Goa is making life very difficult for those permanently resident in Goa even though most accept that there can and should be orderly and consensual development in Goa. What you describe is truly a tragedy unfolding right in front of our eyes. Cornel DaCosta London, UK. Reboni Saha wrote Objection: Irresponsible article I refer to 'The exotic beach paradise where apartments cost only £10,000' may 16th - article under the homes section. You talk of Goa as an object. Having been part of a huge movement to stem the mayhem that the Government sought to bring with its ill conceived and corrupt 'Regional Plan for Goa', I am very disturbed reading articles like yours. It is because of much hype ( articles talking of how 'hip' Goa is ) that we have had to battle the floods of developers that have burst into Goa, bribing the Government, attempting to set up ugly concrete blocks in forests and mangrove areas, completely insensitive to environment and lifestyle. They have even sought to regularize development on the protected beaches where the endangered Olive Ridley turtles breed... Reboni Saha --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Goanet Reader: Why tiny Goa needs to look into thedeepend of cyberspace
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Herman, That was fantastic. What a welcome break after some of those dialogues that go on ad nauseam :-) Reena "Carneiro, Herman" wrote: > --- > CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD > Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: > http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html > --- > > FANTASTIC INPUTS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK... > > FORGET ABOUT PARRIKAR ETC > > THIS MIGHT HELP U > > Might help you all.. > > CONFIDENCE > Once, all village people decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all > people gathered and only one boy came with an umbrella. > > That's Confidence > > TRUST > Trust should be like the feeling of a one year old baby when you throw him > in the air, he laughs..because he knows you will catch him. > > That's Trust > > HOPE > Every night we go to bed, we have no assurance to get up alive in the next > morning but still you have plans for the coming day. > > That's Hope > > HAVE CONFIDENCE, > TRUST OTHERS & > NEVER LOSE HOPE. > > In Life do the ordinary, GOD will do extra ordinary, > Do the natural, GOD will do supernatural > Do the possible, GOD will do impossible > > - > Read all Goanet messages at: > > http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/ > > --- > Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, > 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. > This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone > wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by > Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally > by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --- --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Creationism versus Evolution
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > There is no proof there Man has evolved from > primates, also there is no > proof of any species evolving into another over a > period of time. However > adaption to climatic changes and scores of other > factors, which cause > variations within species without creating a new > species per say, is sold to > us as 'evolution' in Darwinianism. > > Orlando The debate over creationism v/s evolution, is not contingent on evolution being a plausible theory (for which by the way there is plenty of evidence) but rather on creationism being an untenable one. Science has a built-in self-correcting mechanism based on peer reviews and re-evaluation of hypotesis when more evidence comes into play. Religion is not held to such stringent standards, which is fine if one is in the business of hypotheses pertaining to the soul. However theories and ideology pertaining to the creation and evolution of the world, the psychology of the human mind, the ailments of the human body, the judicial system and politics are best left to their respective disciplines. Religion should take the moral leadership and acknowledge that it simply does not have any authority on these subjects. That would be the most ethical and honest thing to do. selma Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. http://sims.yahoo.com/ --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] XAVIER'S ALL INDIA BOOK READING CHALLEN GE
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- XAVIER'S ALL INDIA BOOK READING CHALLENGE In a day and time, when everyone talks about the deteriorating reading habits of people in general, and the students community in particular, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, takes on a unique initiative in the field of books and reading habits. To commemorate WORLD BOOK DAY and to boost reading habits among students, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, proudly announces to book lovers and 'the general readers', a first of its kind 'Xavier's All India book Reading Challenge'. The requirement is that one should be a registered student with identity card. Here is an initiative whereby prizes will be awarded to students who read the largest number of books in the year 2007, and are able to present a written summary of each book that is read which will then be scrutinized by an expert panel, followed by an interview. All those interested in taking part in this Xavier's All India Reading Challenge have to read as many books, send us your original 'reviews' on these books and win prizes! For further details contact us at the College office phone No. 0832 2262356 or email at xavierscollege@ bsnl.in The College is organizing this event on the occasion of the Reaccreditation of the College by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore. --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] India tackles sex trafficking with maid ban: report
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- "Peter F. Borges" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > NEW DELHI (AFP) - India will ban women under 30 from > emigrating to work as > domestic help in the Gulf and parts of Africa and > Southeast Asia in a bid to > curb sex trafficking, a report said Tuesday. > I have to wonder why India always comes up with lopsided solutions to its problems. Is there some genius that sits in a babudom bureaucratic office that comes up with these glorious solutions? If the rate of foetocide is appalling ban ultra-sound technicians from revealing gender, if HIV is spreading, make a pre-marital HIV test mandatory. Always ensure that you place a band-aid on the problem rather than treat it effectively. First of all it is highly unethical to stop anyone from taking up foreign employment. Just because this section of society to too weak to protest the decision taken, the government will ensure that it gets away with it. What if a report reveals tomorrow that all accountants exported to the Gulf are harshly treated (as indeed they are). Will they too be stopped from taking up postings in the Gulf? No, because the C/As of India will organise themselves and create havoc. Secondly, this move will stop a substantial number of people from earning a legitimate livelihood. For every one maid that is mistreated and trafficked, there are ten that are earning a respectable and legitimate living under decent conditions. Many of these are employed by Indians themselves living abroad. Thirdly, let me assure the Indian government that if emigration of maids is disallowed tomorrow, the trafficking will continue under some other guise. The occupation on the visa application will simply show secretary or receptionist. So, a large section of society will be denied a living while no gains will be made in their attempt to halt sex trafficking. The real solution to this is (a) with the number of Indians that work in the Gulf, it is incumbent on the Indian government to exercise its power and ensure that passports cannot be withheld by the employer (a horrendous violation in Gulf countries) and must remain the sole property of its original custodian. (b) There must be visible, effective and numerous outreach programmes run by the Indian government, in the Gulf countries, open to members of its community who are in trouble and seeking protection from such unscrupulous employers. This is the only tangible way they will be able to help and reach out to maids and any employee that is being harassed in the Gulf. selma Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] BUSINESSMEN MEN TOP LIST OF CONTESTANTS
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Wonder if such businessmen can think so much of Goa and Goans where and why they were hiding for the last 5 years , they did not be politicians to help Goenkars if they have a lot of money , they can and should have helped Goenkars without contesting. Politics politics politics baba! Bonefacio --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] PRIESTS BACKING POLITICIANS
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- The Chief election commissioner should clearly define the role of religous leaders on such issues ,if there is or not such a provision in the act/rule. Bonefacio --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Creationism versus Evolution vs Angels
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > There is no proof there Man has evolved from > primates, also there is no proof of any species > evolving into another over a period of time. > However adaption to climatic changes and scores of > other factors, which cause variations within > species without creating a new species per say, is > sold to us as 'evolution' in Darwinianism. Orlando, I am not too sure if man has evolved from primates or if that is the direction man is going. However, I am quite convinced that angels have morphed from fairies. Fairies being male angels. Since we are on this subject, if anyone is interested, I can prove that the earth is the centre of the universe. And yes, don't ask unless you are prepared to be shocked! Lobowitz. (Have dogs evolved from wolfs?) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Creationism versus Evolution
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >Dr Phillip E. Johnson, university of California >calls it is a World view of our culture, a view of >the origin of living things, of the reality of a >creator or unreality of a creator. "The officially >sponsored creation story of our culture" (emphasis >are mine) > The above post has got to be simply an extended flame bait. It is hard to imagine anybody would seriously cite a creationist lawyer's opinion and his own home-baked beliefs as an argument against an established scientific principle, a biological fact that is supported by overwhelming evidence. As far as human evolution is concerned, one of the most compelling pieces of recent evidence in favor of the descent of humans from the common ancestor of non-human primates, namely chimpanzees and bonobos, is the 98% structural similarity of DNA between the three species of primates. What is Phillip Johnson's abstract legal argument against that physical evidence? Cheers, Santosh --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I believe it has managed to survive only by > techniques of rethoric and > arguments not real sience, and sometimes even > fraudaulent generalisations. I > call this Darwinian apologetics. Hence my view that > there is no science > here, it is a religion. >. > There is no proof there Man has evolved from > primates, also there is no > proof of any species evolving into another over a > period of time. However > adaption to climatic changes and scores of other > factors, which cause > variations within species without creating a new > species per say, is sold to > us as 'evolution' in Darwinianism. > > Orlando > --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Calling Kepemkars....
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Check out a new list set up by someone from Quepem: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/quepem-net/ -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST please) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Pune... and the Right to Information
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Recently, I attended an amazing seminar on the Right to Information Act at Pune. Amazing because the people there were so well informed, so obviously committed, and working with a whole lot of simplicity (not like some of the other plushly-funded campaigns I have come across by people who believe they are campaigning for a cause). Permit me to share some of my writings and lessons learnt from there, as it might be of interest and relevance to those who want to take the idea forward in Goa or elsewhere. As is increasingly becoming clear, two years after it was enacted... the Right to Information Act (2005) is a rather powerful law. How it shapes up, of course, depends on what we makes on it. And, in this battle, information is key. But, information, if it is not used properly, is pretty useless, as a colleague was arguing the other day So, here goes: * Fighting for better roads - through information act http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/Economy/Infrastructure/Fighting_for_better_roads_-_through_information_act/articleshow/2058821.cms http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=371863&sid=NAT&ssid= [Young people launch a campaign in New Delhi] * RTI Act's effectiveness questioned as complaints pile up http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=43845 [RTI cases are piling up, in New Delhi and the States] * Government offices not honouring information law: campaigners http://www.indianmuslims.info/news/2007/may/15/government_offices_not_honouring_information_law_campaigners.html [About the powerful Sec 4 in the law... check it out] * Plug loopholes, RTI campaigners demand Making payments easier while applying for information, lack of nameplates of responsible officers outside government departments, poor training for government staff, high security making secretariats inaccessible, and incorporating NGOs by offering them funds, were among the other issues raised. http://www.rxpgnews.com/india/Plug-loopholes-RTI-campaigners-demand_27810.shtml * Nearly a dozen border disputes within India alone! Illustrations of how the RTI Act is being used by citizens to dig out information. http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=43803 * Scrutinising the RTI Act, nearly two years later Overview of issues emerging. http://www.indianmuslims.info/news/2007/may/13/scrutinising_rti_act_nearly_two_years_later.html Check out the RTI mailing list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/humjanenge Please see how you could make use of this law yourself. For many more Right to Information news stories, please see http://newsrack.in/Browse.do?owner=fredericknoronha&issue=Right+to+Information&c\ atID=1 FN -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1300IST) Skype: fredericknoronha Yahoochat: fredericknoronha http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Email fred at bytesforall.org Res: 784 Saligao 403511 Goa India --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
Re: [Goanet] Priests backing politicians is a Crime..
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- On 18/05/07, JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Priests backing politicians is a Crime.. > > > It seems, finally, elections officers come to their senses.. > > Let's Goa's News Papers do the talking this time.. RESPONSE: When I was in Goa; I heard in Church an announcement, that said that, the Archbishop of Goa had instructed, Communion Ministers, Fabrica Members and other Church officials, should not get involved in the elections!! It seems that Rev Fr. Concessao D' Silva, has not heard the Archbishop's urgings or cares two hoots ? -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] Taleigao/Chimbel Slum-area gets T-Shirts, Footballs etc with 'BABUSH' logo
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Taleigao/chimbel Slum-area gets T-Shirts, Footballs etc with 'BABUSH' logo Kids are given Footballs, T-shirts etc and lot more assured if elected. Usually, youth and elders get other gifts including motor bikes, ladies sewing machines etc What a fine way of wooing voters! Note: I am still waiting for Goa election officers email Ids Check this Chimbel ka fashion-show Click on the abv pic for bigger view or clik on the link below http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=503610053&size=l Vote for Babush Vote for Mama Vote for Mummy Vote for Bahu Vote for Tahi Vodte for Dada Vote for Goonda Vote for Micky mouse Vote for dotor Vote for fator pl add more [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://thisisgoa.com/ ___ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.html --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
[Goanet] FW: NAKA MHAKA OSLO JOB!!!
--- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html --- Dear Goanetters: The underpinnings of our linguistic Tower of Babel reflect the kaleidoscope of Goa's enchanting diversity. As you know, an intriguing, yet delightfful hybrid patois has evolved through our Goan History's vicissitudes. The essence of its charm is the reconciling detente, nay harmony, this lingua franca has cultivated among various subethnic and social groups in our beloved Goa. This unique endemic socially and culturally accepted communications phenomenon is dramatized with hearty drollery in the quaint anecdote (source unknown) related below : NAKA MHAKA OSLO JOB!!! And then there was our good ole Goan Gabru who met his friend Santan at the tinto one evening.. "Arre, Gabru, Boro morre! Where u men, no sign so long... You were trying for job no, at the Taj. What happened?" "Arre, Santan... Kitem Sangonk... I no want such job!" "Kiteak re? Kith zallem?"said Santan. "I am good swimmer. I would be fantastic lifeguard for sure. I went for interview at the Taj. Thinga ek Baill ani ek Dadhlo.. Borim english mattalim.. I good speaking english you know. They ask me 'Who I' I say - I am Gabriel Joao Leitao from Fortavaddo Nerul. I want to be lifeguard. They say show your feet.. I showed my feet. Then mhaka sangttam show me your knees... I am thinking why for they want to see my Dhomppram but anyways I showing them..." "Then what?" said Santan. "Then, Sheeh Saiba, Loz dissta sangonk! That lady she tell me 'Show me your testimonials'. Testi.. Anka testi mhuntath thi kiteac pollounc zai ? I no showing nobody my testi nothing!!! Hanv Dhaon ghara ailo!!! NAKA MHAKA OSLO JOB!!!" Cheers Arnold _ More photos, more messages, more storageget 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_2G_0507 --- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---
