Re: [Goanet] The US dollar, gold and you
Interesting!! I have quoted you at http://www.deelip.com/2008/02/show-me-money-in-euros.html Deelip Menezes www.deelip.com
[Goanet] Condolences - Ralph Gonsalves
Condolences The managing committee and members of Nuvem Kuwait Parishioners (NKP) express their deep condolences to: Mr. & Mrs. Roque Gonsalves (NBK-Kuwait) and their bereaved family, on the untimely demise of their beloved son RALPH. Eternal Peace grant Unto him Oh Lord And let Perpetual Light shine Upon him May him soul rest in peace. Nuvem Kuwait Parishioners (NKP) Kuwait http://nuvemparishionersofkuwait.blogspot.com/ - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] 10. From Fr. Jude himself :D)
Hello Friends, I know you have been concerned, so read on... read on!! I am sharing my email with you for starters. Very soon, Fr. Jude will be writing to you directly - Praise God!! Have a nice week ahead. -Brenda Hi Brenda, It is good to be able to contact you again. I got Colly to get my laptop to the Clergy Home yesterday and yours is the first mail I am sending. Thanks for all the prayers, care and concern for me. I am feeling stronger though the healing process is slow and will take its time. My left hand is a bit painful, as they have taken an artery for the bypass. It is a bit numb. I can’t type fast and for long. I hope I can be on Skype one of these days so we can chat. My new Bombay cell number is: nn. Do give me your number again as this is an old laptop. Thanks for everything you have done for me! Much love, Jude Chat on a cool, new interface. No download required. Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php
[Goanet] LIMERICK FOR THE DAY IV
At the Carnaval, Bab Domnics group has won a prize This is not at all for me a surprise He is a man of many talents and skills And yet there are about him no frills As he quietly reaches out for the skies.
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Dirty Panjim
joegoauk posted photographs with some very pertinent captions: 1: No where to sleep? Come to Campal near KA http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2256195412/sizes/l/ 2: No where to Park? How about on the footpath? (leela boat in the background) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2255397723/sizes/l/ etc ==jc's comment== Dear joebab, Thank you for keeping us informed of what we said would be inevitable. 1: When the MGP/BJP started/accepted the changing of names of towns and cities in Goa i.e. Panjim to Panaji (not Ponnje), Vasco da Gama to Sambhajinagar (abortively), Mapusa to Mhapsa(senselessly) it sent out a strong signal that Goans could be sidestepped. They did not need to be asked about such things. 2: When Goan public health authorities turned a blind eye to filth in eating establishments (commencing circa 1965), it sent a signal that unregulated bhel-puri stalls and ice-fruit vendors (from wherever) were welcome to open unregulated businesses in Goa. 3. When the MGP gave the land in Sancole to a Fertiliser plant at 1 paisa a sq metre, it sent a signal that Goa, its water table and fish resource could be polluted by anyone with money. That also is the impetus for the Dharavi-type slum which developed in the so called Zuarinagar. 4: The MGP had another plan - to set up a Nuclear plant in Canacona - which did not materialise as Karwar apparently won out on that source of radiation. 5: When successive Goa Govts sat/sit quiet on Dabolim - why should anyone else care? 6: When the BJP assisted anti-Catholic and anti-Goa George Fernandes routed the Konkan Railway through the areas it is now passing it facilitated the hit and run chaps + the mass migration of those who have no other place to sleep but the places Joebab takes his pics at. 7: When the BJP sat silent as Anjediva Island was taken away and its pilgrimage site made out of bounds - why should anyone else think twice about taking over the mountain tops at Cannanguinim, Dona Paula or Betim? 8: When successive govts kept silent about the slumification of Vasco and Margao - why are we surprised about it happening to Panjim? 9: When successive govts have sat silent as nonGoans put in charge of various departments were able to "convert" land belonging to third parties and sell to the highest bidders - why this present shock? 10: When mine-owner owned newspapers told us that ALL was well in Goa, and hyper-sensitive Goa Journos castigate those of us who disagreed - why this fugdi now? My questions esp to those who now say "BJP-zindabad" are the following: a: Has it ever struck you WHY it is that Goans voted the BJP out - in spite of knowing fully well that the Congress was corrupt? b: Do you have any LEGAL (as opposed to illegal) solutions to this problem? c: What part did the IFFI (and the BJP) play in the RAPID influx of the high-rollers into Goa? d: What effect will the forced Marathi-zation of Konkani play on the influx of the folks from the ghats? e: What exactly is the purpose of photographing the filth (over and over again) except to advise us that our predictions have come true? Did we not predict it on this very site a good decade ago? sincerely jc
[Goanet] Mormugao under seige
The Port town of Mormugao Harbour came to a grinding halt. This morning when students teachers and office goers besides the "aam aadmi" ventured for their daily chores they were welcomed by a total Bandh. Schools continued with their classes and some office goers in private firms reached their work place (the train service ensures this in the event of any Bandh).. While the heat of the agitation was focussed on the Port area the fishing harbour at Vasco da Gama, the sea front resembled of a World war II like situation where fishing trawlers barges lay on the periphery of the ocean going vessels. This was supposed to be a blockade of sorts, which could compel any charterer to lay compensation claims from the MPT for what in port terminology is termed as demmurage. Thus this time it would not be the Mormugao Port Trust one of the 12 major ports having a natural harbour that would be claiming it from the shipping vessels but vice versa. While the newly christened umbrella of several associations viz" Mormugao Bachao Andolan " MBA under the stewardship of Simon Pereira all linked with sea related activity at the Port viz barge owners, fishing trawlers, passenger vessels, and small fishing boats besides other NGOs,have made their stand clear that they are not against the Mormugao Port Trust (a Central organisation which indeed has rendered yeomen service to the Union Territory and the Port both to sustain the mining of exports, tourism, container services exports imports of industrial products etc to the State or which use the Port for onward despatch of goods;) what seems to be the crux of the issue is the rather "high-handed attitude of the Indian Revenue Service CEO the MPT Chairman Mr Pravin Agarwal IRS in redressing to several of the issues put up before the MPT . Interestingly a) bunkering facilities for barges operating at the Panaji Port;b) use of local passenger vessels by the contractors undertaking works at the Port; c) inclusion of a local representative on the Board of the Mormugao Port Trust seem to be the inner concern of the MBA. However the setting up of fishing jetty and other development activities along the Baina beach and opposite island too have been all culled together. Further to consolidate their demands the growing coal pollution caused by transportation of ore from sea to land was hyped to get the full support of the local community which have been affected most due to land and sea breeze. Though the invisible pollution caused by the petroleum product terminals have been a greater hazard it is the visible coal dust along the roads and in the atmosphere which has attracted oppostion. However the drama which unfurled today was not without warning. Over a week the politicians irrespective of political affiliation joined hands -- there was the BJP MLA Mormguao also Mormnugao Municipal Councillor Mr Milind Naik, Mr Mauvin Godinho Deputy Speaker and MLA Cortalim and Mr Jose Filipe D Souza MLA Vasco da Gama that joined hands. Not to be left out the fishing associations from Cutobona Velim too joined todays bandh by bringing their fishing trawlers to the Harbour. Early morning as a warning of things to unfurl during the day a Kadamba Transport Corporation bus GA-01-X-332 window pane was struck by a sharp object which resulted in a broken glass pane . The bus was detained at the Vasco-da-Gama Police Station. From then on the KTC withdrew all their buses proceeding to Mormugao Harbour and made a detour from the Headland Sada. However the MPT buses were seen freely moving to and fro Headland Sada and Vasco-da-Gama and outside the Port town. Motorcyle pilots made a quck earning in the absence of all public transport. The KTC buses were however plying from the outskirts of the Port town and in the evening too. The fish vegetable meat and fruits vendors too were off in support of the strike, Essential services were however unaffected. Contingents of CRPF were seen manning all the gates to the Berths and the Oil tank installation to avert any calamity. Many feel that the precursor to this agitation against the Chairman is also because of attempts to relocate religious structures in the name of carrying out developmental works. The community were appalled by the unconvincing reasons the Chairman adduced to justifying the relocation of these age old structures. When this writer spoke to some of the agitationist telephonically late evening it became amply clear that an adamant Chairman would ultimately have to pack his bags and move off. Interestingly yet another precussor to the agitation was the issue of the MPT issuing a notice to public on its jurisdiction which covers every inch of the coast line along the Mormugao Tiswadi and right upto to the Betul Port and cautioning that any activity along these notified areas would attract penal action under the Ports Trust Act of 1963. According to Mr Agarawal vide
[Goanet] Lent Disciplines Attract More Christian Groups (SAR News)
Lent Disciplines Attract More Christian Groups By SAR NEWS ROME (SAR NEWS) -- As thousands of Catholics entered a period of fasting and prayer and almsgiving that precedes Easter, other Christians are joining the tradition to observe Easter more meaningfully. The 40-day season of Lent, once largely observed by Catholics, has some mainline Protestant denominations, including Anglicans and Episcopalians, continue to devoutly follow the tradition. Lent is not typically observed in evangelical Churches. "Easter is huge in evangelical Churches," but they do not observe "Lent as Lent", noted Rev. Sam Shaw of Hope Church in Tupelo, MO, according to the Daily Journal. Still, "Easter must have preparation," Shaw said. And some non-liturgical Churches are embracing Lenten disciplines. "There is a trend... toward more sacramental forms and it is not surprising to see the recovery of imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday," said Rev. Daniel K. Dunlap, vice-president of Houston Graduate School of Theology and a liturgy expert, according to the Houston Chronicle. Pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Houston administered ashes at a service, Ash Wednesday night, reported the Houston Chronicle. Most Baptists do not observe Lent. Many of them prepare for Easter by contemplating on the Word rather than through ritual, said Rev. Kermit McGregor of Calvary Baptist Church in Missouri, as reported by the Daily Journal. But McGregor, along with many Baptists, finds value in Lenten disciplines such as fasting, which many do to identify with Christ's sacrifice. Fasting is "a great way to focus and to enter more deeply into prayer", he said. Mark Batterson, lead pastor of the non-denominational National Community Church in Washington, D.C., started observing Lent a few years ago. This year, he's fasting television for 40 days with his son and is planning to pray and read Scripture daily. "It (observing Lent) has made Easter so much more meaningful," Batterson wrote on his blog. "I feel like I'm preparing myself spiritually to re-experience the crucifixion and resurrection." This year, Lent began February 6, the earliest since 1913 when Lent started on February 5. Easter falls on March 23.
Re: [Goanet] [Goanet-News] GOADIARY: Mackerel what?
>These pickles seem to be made in Vinegar (acetic acid, locally made or synthetic) and moderate intake would not be any problem but I would advice Goans to minimize intake of all Vinegar based foods ( unless neutralized by substantial portion of dietary fiber, plentiful of vegetable salads and fruits) which seem to induce tooth sensitivity, gum diseases, caries, esophagus irritation, stomach and intestinal cancers which are phenomenally rising in Goa. Instead the preparations can be made in lime juice, tamarind juice, kokum juice with dash of spices. Saraswats make fantastic 'Bangdyachem lonche' with chilly , ginger,garlic, tamarind, jaggery, onion paste and hot spicy, reddish brown , thick oily Mackerel uddamethi which even on deathbed would revive a Goan if a small portion is applied to his/her tongue irrespective of age or the condition. For that matter I thank the Portuguese for having gifted us the simple, easy to cook, excellent Sardine preparation with black pepper, onion, chillies and tomatoes. We modified it for crabs and it worked.Must have been discovered by an unknown cook on ocean going vessels. There is no match for Goan food anywhere in the world. We need to discuss more about our culinary heritageand its' anthropology, art, science and gastronomic aesthetics Nandkumar Xavier Cota treated me not just to a cup of tea (all I wanted) at > Tato's in Margao, the Panjim branch is my daughter's favourite. Then, he > offered to drop me to the South Goa headquarter's bus-stand. We shared > some weird ideas on translations, editing and publishing as we rode on. > En route, since I was trying to pick up something, he pointed out a > place called the 'Chef' where I saw this packet of Mackerel > Molho. > > "Ready to eat", "10% extra", it promised, as if I needed that extra > nudge. I'm a sucker for experimenting with something I come across in > the market. And the package explained: "Michelle's Mackerel Molho is a > tasty, ready-to-eat fish pickle. This Goan delicacy is a sure shot cut > to lengthy cooking and is easy on the pocket too." > > It has been ages since we ate this traditional stuff. In today's > fast-paced life, who has time to make fish into pickle? > > When it comes to making, packaging and selling unusual food products, I > think the South Goans are better off. And more adventurous This > particular item comes from Beau Ideals, PO Bag 1155, Vasco da Gama at > http://www.beauideals.com or [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are a small > number of other names in the field -- like the more-visible Karma > Foods. Tell us what you've found interesting. > > On taking it home, the kids were a bit suspicious. "Is it spicy?... I've > had my dinner..." > > Personally, it did take me back in time though, to another day and > another age, when we were all less "developed" but had more time to > prepare food which was more time-consuming to work on. At least when you > eat something out of a package (even if it's not so > environmentally-friendly), one knows what it's made of and what > exactly it's meant to be. > > Whoever would imagine that you could make pickle of fish! > > If you didn't know (I couldn't pretend I knew it either), the fish > pickle involves ingredients like dry Bombay duck (shouldn't that be > mackeral?), syntethic vinegar (what's that?), red chillies, onions, > sugar, edible vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, coconut feni (!), cocnut > vinegar, tamarind, spices, condiments and salt. > > The packing is passable ... a nice soft box, but just a plastic bag > inside. Caveat emptor: "Do not use the inner pouch if leaking or > bloated." > > Without intending to be too negatively critical though, this is a nice > product. I felt it worth its Rs 49 price (for 180 grammes). And as I > typed this article in my owl hours of close to 4 am, I got tempted to > try out another snack, a poyee with mackerel molho. Never mind the guilt > felt soon thereafter on reading of the total fat and cholesterol content > of each serving. (Is Goan food necessarily > tasty-but-unhealthy?) > > The other products from Michelle's include a few ready-to-eat items > (prawn balchao, kingfish molho, mussel molho, squid molho, mackerel > molho and bombil molho). There are also masalas and spices (recheado > masala paste, vindalho masala paste, sorpotel masala paste, cafreal > masala paste, mint chicken masala paste, roast masala paste, > fish-curry-masala paste, xacuti masala powder, vegetable masala > powder, chicken curry masala powder, sambhar masala powder). > > There are quite a few masalas-and-Goan-foodstuffs in the market. > Unfortunately, not much publicised... the kind of products that you need > luck and chance to run into. Check them out when you're down. Not > perfect, but getting there! Fairly reasonably priced too. > > See images: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/2252892697/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/2253690674/ > > FN > -- > Frederick Noronha http://fn.goa-india.org Ph +91-832-2409490
[Goanet] Fwd: Re: ENCOURAGE GOANS TO COME BACK TO GOA
reny pereira wrote: I have filled this form twice once when I finished Inter Science 1977 and then after graduation 1980. I was in Goa till 1990. Till date there is nothing. I never wanted to leave my mother land. Cheers Reny - Original Message From: W.F. This is a good emailand would be very interested in continuing in Goa, but sad to say that in 1984 - 1986 , I did fill up the form employment for Govt. Sectors in Panjim, and until date now nothing happenned... If Goans will get jobs in Goa then this will be a very good idea..and all our goans can come back...instead of struggling here in Gulf especially. For UK and other countries don't have a problem since they already have citizenships. Mrs. Fernandes Dubai "ANTHONY (NRI Goan)" wrote: Government must give 100% Reservation For Goans in Government Sector and 75% Reservation For Goans in Private Sector. Then I am sure, many Goans who are working Abroad and other parts of Indian States will come back to Goa to work & settle in Goa. By this Policy, Goans Majority, Identity & Culture will remain intact. VIVA GOA
[Goanet] Act fast to REMOVE picture of PROPHET MOHAMMAD (PBUH) from WIKIPEDIA
ACT -1: Sign the Petition for Removal of Picture DEAR BROTHER AND SISTERS, ASSLAAM O ALAIKUM. WIKIPEDIA site has published the image of our prophet Mohammad SAS. Please sign the petition on the below mentioned link to have it removed. FOR THE REMOVAL PETITION TO BE SIGNED; PLEASE LOG ON; http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/removal-of-the-pics-of-muhammad-from-wikipedia It takes just 30 seconds. Wikipedia published the picture on this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRA Also please forward the link to all your Muslim ACT -2: Send an Email to Wikipedia to see the Pitition Send following message to these addresses in an email to Wikipedia Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wikipedia Editor: There is an illustration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Wikipedia's website, which is extremely PROHIBITED IN ISLAM AND AGAINST THE BELIEVES OF MUSLIMS. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad specially this one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Maome.jpg There is a petition signed by more that 132,000 muslims who wants wikipedia editors to remove that picture from wikipedia's website. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/removal-of-the-pics-of-muhammad-from-wikipedia You should RESPECT BELIEVES OF MUSLIMA AND REMOVE THAT PICTURE ON IMMEDIATE BASIS. Regards MUSLIM BELIEVER
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photos: Dirty Panjim
JoeGoaUk wrote: >No where to sleep? >Come to Campal near KA >http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2256195412/sizes/l/ >another >http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2255397417/sizes/l/ Dear Joe, Stop pulling the wool over our eyes. You must have used Photoshop to doctor this picture. Where have you been, Joe? Didn't you know that all the ghatis in Goa have been assimilated by Frederick Noronha and his pinko chums? The people in your photo must be the Niz Goenkars encroaching on public space. Regards, r Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
[Goanet] Mining lease Map of Goa
Here is the mining lease Map of Goa. See for yourself mining disaster in Goa. Mines are particularly located in Adivasi localities. These leases were granted by Portuguese colonial government that was forced out of Goa through army action on 19th December 1961. Colonial legacy however remains intact thanks to India's central governments and Goa State governments that are routinely manipulated by mining companies. These leases are upheld by 'Independent India'. http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/2008/02/mining-lease-map-of-goa.html Sebastian Rodrigues _ Post free property ads on Yello Classifieds now! www.yello.in http://ss1.richmedia.in/recurl.asp?pid=221
[Goanet] Sobit Amchem Goem
FILM BEAM & Dept of Art & Culture, Govt of Goa invite you for SOBIT AMCHEM GOEM a visual musical rendering of Goa's secular fabric waeved from the lyrics of Dr Manoharrai Sardessai & directed by Dharmanand Vernekar Participating artists will be felicitated at the hands of Chief Guest, Shri Digambar Kamat, Hon. Chief Minister of Goa. Guest of Honour, Shri Anand Prakash, Development Commissioner, Govt. of Goa. will be the guest of honour VOICES Editors, Ashwin Tombat, Sanjay Dhavalikar, Sandesh Prabhudessai will share thoughts on communal harmony. Venue: Maquinez Palace Auditorium at INOX Multiplex Date: 13 Feb 2008, Wednesday Time: 5.45 pm sharp. Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/
Re: [Goanet] Cabo Raj Niwas
Dear Dr. Barad, You spur me again. I will try and provide a single answer to your two questions: If you've read Lionel Messias' regular Monday column in today's Gomantak Times (it was reposted here), you'd know that even 'deshi' Indians need an Inner Permit to visit the current Goa Guv's home state of Nagaland. Forget Goan kids being freely allowed on the Cabo grounds, occupied, as they presently are, by a former (and I guess, aspirant) politician with, if I err not, a Z+ security threat status. There's much more to be said on this but the rules of Goanet will not permit me to. Parrikar must convince his party at the national level to demand do away with this inherited institution of the Raj, and vest the powers in the titular head of the country. Rgds, v On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 Dr.U.G.Barad wrote : But I am still looking out for two answers: whether Goan Children are bared from entering Cabo Raj Niwas and is Niwas protected all round with armed forces these days or not. Best regards, Dr. U. G. Barad
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (12Feb08)
Freedom Fighter Fanchu Loyola's Essays Translated by Alexandre Barbosa will be released today: Feb 12 at Fundacao Oriente: Panjim at 5:30pm To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
Re: [Goanet] Question to Fr.Ivo
Dear Ana Maria, Thanks for your appreciation. I am briefly answering your two questions, which are of direct interest to the Catholics (and 'believers'). There should not be again a complaint that this is a "Catholic Forum"... Since your "question" has been allowed by the Administration, I believe that my "answer" is expected.
[Goanet] Goa news for February 11, 2008
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Security check at Goa hotels - Calcutta Telegraph [Feb 9, 2008] 9 (PTI): The Goa government has said that hotels, guesthouses, lodges and other accommodations will have their lincences cancelled if they do not keep ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/4-0&fd=R&url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080210/jsp/nation/story_8884920.jsp&cid=1129486109&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** Mining Resumes in Goa Despite Opposition From Environmentalists - Voice of America [Feb 7, 2008] By Steve Herman Mining, along with tourism, forms the economic backbone of India's seaside state of Goa. Environmental concerns recently halted much of the ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/9-0&fd=R&url=http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-02-07-voa16.cfm&cid=0&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** Goa\'s complete online news edition - Sunday, February 10, 2008 - Herald Publications [18 hours ago] Olympic gold medallist 1988 ” Seoul Games, Rosa Mota (centre) and Comandante Jose Vicente Moura of Portugal who were declared Ambassadors for Goa Tourism, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/3-0&fd=R&url=http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=8327&cid=1&cid=0&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** India I-League Preview: Mahindra United Sporting Club de Goa - Goal.com [Feb 8, 2008] Sporting Club de Goa are in the safe zone and in a similar position as the homes side looking for maximum points in the coming games to end the league on a ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/2-0&fd=R&url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=579325&cid=0&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** India Thwarts Terrorist Plan to Attack Tourists Visiting Goa - Bloomberg [Feb 7, 2008] 8 (Bloomberg) -- Indian security forces thwarted a plan by terrorists to attack tourists visiting the western state of Goa, one of India's most popular ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/8-0&fd=R&url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601091&sid=anpkFTZLR.Z0&refer=india&cid=0&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** Four lane road to be developed from Kundapur to Goa - SahilOnline [Feb 9, 2008] Karwar: Union Minister of State for Surface Transport KH Muniyappa on Tuesday said that four lane road would be developed from Kundapur to Goa border along ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/7-0&fd=R&url=http://www.sahilonline.org/english/coastalnews.asp?nid=1416&sid=629486043&cid=0&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** M&M to spend Rs 250 cr on 5 tech institutes - Economic Times [2 hours ago] The three colleges will be in Pune, Goa and Chandigarh, with the group having allocated Rs 250 crore forthe five campuses, the very first being in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/6-0&fd=R&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Education/MM_to_spend_Rs_250_cr_on_5_tech_institutes/articleshow/2772101.cms&cid=0&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** Hit the track to trip on Goa - Deccan Herald [Feb 9, 2008] By S Lalitha,DH News Service, Bangalore: The first rail package tour to Goa from the City is slated to kickstart on February 15. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/5-0&fd=R&url=http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Feb102008/scroll2008021051471.asp?section=updatenews&cid=0&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** Goa advances - Hindu [Feb 9, 2008] Madurai: Defending champion Goa registered a 3-0 win over Maharashtra in a rain-affected match in group ˜B quarterfinal league in the 17th youth (under-21) ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/1-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/02/10/stories/2008021056491600.htm&cid=1130230555&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ *** Decision on name of Goa minister to be axed for MGP tomorrow - Hindu [13 hours ago] Panaji (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat will announce the name of the minister to be dropped from the cabinet to accommodate its alliance partner's ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=T&ct=us/0-0&fd=R&url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200802101656.htm&cid=1130667939&ei=DpevR-79G4umqgORgdmfDQ Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] Daily Haiku_note for Francis
Hi! Francis, I have been reading your haiku's on Goanet. One critical element in a haiku is that it suggests season in some form -- the subtler it is, the more endearing its feeling; otherwise it is not a haiku (as the Japanese see it, beyond the syllable structure) in the true sense. This implies something which the reader may intuit and create a whole -- as in an experience which the poet has delineated. I was not aware of the seasonal aspect in the past, but thought I should point this to you. Some references from the Internet: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku#Haiku_in_India http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haiku http://www.poetrylives.com/SimplyHaiku/SHv3n4/features/Meng-hu_Basho.html Do consider writing also in Konknni, particularly if you are good at it. The syllable structure of Konknni may provide fresh revelations. All the best in your writing. venantius > From: Francis Rodrigues <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Goanet] Daily Haiku #11 > DAILY HAIKU #11: > > > WEEKDAY > > sandwich > a bowl of pez, > end with > a bowl of pears.
[Goanet] Talking Photos: Dirty Panjim
Talking Photos: Dirty Panjim No where to sleep? Come to Campal near KA http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2256195412/sizes/l/ another http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2255397417/sizes/l/ No where to Park? How about on the footpath? (leela boat in the background) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2255397723/sizes/l/ another http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2255398291/sizes/l/ other vehicles (with Mandovi bridge/Cruise boat in the background) http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2255398015/sizes/l/ Abv seems permanent parking zones Others with 4 legged opp Dempo House http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2256197722/sizes/l/ Near old GMC http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/2256197246/sizes/l/ Many more here http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk_dirtypanjim/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 __ Sent from Yahoo! Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail.yahoo.com
[Goanet] CONDOLENCES
CONDOLENCES The President and Members of United Club of Utorda Kuwait, deeply mourn the sad demise of RALPH GONSALVES We convey our heartfelt sympathies to Mr. & Mrs. Roque Gonsalves and his family members. May his soul rest in peace And let Perpetual Light Shine upon him. - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
[Goanet] Eye Spy - This appeared in the Gomantak Times dated February 11, 2008
Lionel Messias Eye Spy - This appeared in the Gomantak Times dated February 11,2008 Hell of a pad It's like a cancer that won't leave you even after a radiation overdose. Only death provides relief from the pain. Somebody in the tourism ministry wants to build a helipad at Ela, Old Goa for a proposed project to provide helicopter services no one knows for whom. Towards this end 20,998 sq mt of land has been transferred from the PWD to the Tourist Department. Now await the announcement of yet another grandiose extravaganza announced in the usual grandiloquent manner. By the way the department appears to be having a problem collecting the rent on the lease agreement it has with the Taj group of hotels to whom it hired out the helipad that has not had a landing in decades. Here's another stunner. It costs Rs1,51,400 per month to maintain the Circuit House in Altinho, Panjim which is used by every politician, top official and influential person in India for a free stay in Goa paid by your tax money who on return to their mother States promptly fill out an exhaustive expense sheets. That's the kind of dough the government is paying GTDC to do the job. That sinking feeling again The bank guarantee of Jaisu Shipping Co Pvt Ltd tasked with the job of re-floating the River Princess ends on May 28, 2008. The legal implication of granting the company an additional month after its contract expired on May 20, 2007 would have come into operation only if it asked for an extension one month before ie April 20, 2007. It didn't and even if it can be arranged which as you know is possible in Goa where official files randomly disappear, it would depend on whether the government agreed to it. And also on the condition Jaisu pays the liquidated damages (or penalty) of Rs100,000 per day for a minimum of 30 days specified in the agreement. Jaisu also gave the government a performance security deposit in the form of a bank guarantee of Rs5.50 cr and a demand draft for Rs25 lakh as earnest money deposit that is refundable on successful execution of the salvage. In return for re-floating and towing away the ship, Jaisu was to be paid Rs5.50cr. Catch 22 Where am I going with this? It's simple. The River Princess is never going to be re-floated and towed away, so therefore the government should simply cut its losses and show Jaisu the door because as it happens Jaisu is not going to pay up the Rs30 lakh penalty since it can't salvage the ship and therefore clearly, must also cut its own losses having invested heavily so far. In fact, the only clarity in this entire saga is the definition of completion of contract which the agreement clearly states is when the ship is towed away wholly to an authorized ship breaking yard and the fact certified by a competent authority. And the only ship-breaking yard is in far away Alang in Gujarat but the ship grounded in June 2000 and corroding since without any maintenance, won't get that far in one piece. So, while the River Princess (built in 1975) will never be salvaged, the government ironically can salvage itself if it acts now. Because, though everyone in government failed miserably, the law department that scripted the agreement made sure that the Rs30 lakh penalty can be deducted from the EMD or by invoking the bank guarantee. But it has to invoke the bank guarantee payable in Panjim through the State Bank of India before the expiry date. Else, Jaisu will jettison the contract and jet off to Gujarat. Lord, show us the light of day. Politicians have their wires crossed most times, some have short fuses, others electrifying in their speeches. The Calangute MLA actually wanted the lights put off. Let me throw light on the subject. On December 27, 2006 the Tourism Deparment deposited Rs37,013 with the Executive Engineer, division VI, Mapusa to repair the high mast lights at Candolim and Calangute beach. On March 6, 2007 it sent him another Rs79,432 for the same repair jobs. Shockingly, the MLA stopped the repairs of the Candolim high mast light because the beach shacks have hit his hotel's revenue. Strategically placed the rays of the powerful halogen carve a light swathe for late night revelers heading for the many shacks. There can't be any other reason. Ray of hope First Governor Jamir said Goans had a 'negative mindset.' Coming from a politician proportionately responsible for turning Nagaland into a war zone and into India's most unconstructive State, I found it hilarious. Did you know domestic tourists need an inner-line permit to enter Nagaland? But when Digambar Kamat said Goans were habitual opposers, it set me thinking. Maybe Goans known for their tolerance of corrupt politicians would not oppose if for instance a flower park was set up instead of a food park in Quepem because Goan women would be employed. I recently visited the Tanflora Infrastructure Park, a public-private venture at Amudagondapally village in Tamil Nadu promoted b
[Goanet] CBSE
Hello, I think there was a query regarding admission to a CBSE school. Only a few schools in Goa are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. The Kendriya Vidyalayas - five of them altogether, two in Vasco, one in Ponda, one in Bambolim and one in Verem - and the Navodaya Vidyalayas - two of them to be found in Goa, one in Valpoi and the other one in Canacona - are affiliated to the CBSE. Sharda Mandir in Miramar and Manovikas in Margao are affiliated to the ICSE. If I'm not mistaken both follow the NCERT syllabus. This same syllabus has also been adopted by schools in Goa. A small observation:Children coming from village schools too have done very well for themselves. Hope I have been of some help. Have a nice day! Richard
[Goanet] Goanet challenge for US$100
Folks, I am convinced that there are people here with hidden talents. One of the local papers in Toronto currently has a competition where its readers are asked to "reverse the word order of a common hyphenated two-word phrase, and provide a new definition." As I want to see what people on Goanet are capable of, I will start a similar competition here on Goanet and provide a prize of US$100 for the top three entries. I will also donate to Goa Sudharop a US$ amount for every entry received. Since I do not want to give those with access to the Toronto newspapers an unfair advantage, all the entries printed in the Toronto newspaper will be disbarred. Here are some examples of reversed order two-worded phrases, with the new definitions. 1) Tune-fine: The penalty paid for singing off-key. 2) Eagle-spread: A politically incorrect condiment. 3) Mortem-post: Upright piece of wood used by the firing squad. Folks, I just know the talent is here. If this is successful, we can organize more challenges. This particular challenge ends on Feb 29th and the winner will be announced a week later. You can send in multiple entries. In fact, each entry that you send in will allow Goa Sudharop to get more funds for its activities. Send your entries to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mervyn3.0 Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com
[Goanet] Of Goans, non-Goans and Ghantis....
[Selma] I could subscribe to this viewpoint without hesitation. At the heart of the problem is practically non-existent urban planning and inequitable national economic development both uninformed by an enlightened environmental and global perpsective.
[Goanet] Cabo Raj Niwas
Does Indian states really require the positions of Governors ?" These are just ceremonial posts created to occupy the Raj Bhavans causing reckless waste of tax payer's money. These positions are used by Political parties ruling the central Government to award their loyal partymen or bureaucrat after retirement with huge emoluments who would dance to their tunes and salvage their own party run Governments at the states or if the state is ruled by opposition party to create roadblocks in functioning of that state. The recent example is Goa governor S.C. Jamir's violation of the Constitution and elementary democratic norms through his utterly improper decision to prorogue the state Assembly abruptly, at a time when it was about to take up the appropriation bill. In the process this biased politician Governor have become illicit accomplice of this discreditable act. Though he has succeeded in his great task of saving collapse of congress Government by prorogating the house he has inflicted dishonour and disgrace on himself and the constitutional position he holds. His preemptive action to take advice from a minority Government is a slap on the face of democracy and a hideous display of political partisanship of the meanest kind ably aided and abetted by the Congress High Command in New Delhi. The Governor has played the role of Congress protector with consummate skill with the connivance of fraudulent and opportunist Goa Congress which has reputation of over ambitious, corrupt and defector politicians which has become a bane in Congress culture of politics. Vinay
Re: [Goanet] Hiunduism and Henotheism
Dear Selma, It was interesting what you wrote. But I am not entering into controversy on "nude" gods, which was closed by the Administration. I am only trying to enlighten one point which has come up often on this Forum. < than worshiping Gods... *I know that you are not interested in gods. This is not directly an answer to your write-up. Scholars speak of "henotheism" in Hindu traditions, not of polytheism, as I have once pointed out. One God under different modalities. Regards. Fr.Ivo
[Goanet] Article
[EMAIL PROTECTED] ARTICLE: One of the British MP Mr. Keith Vaz, who claims to be a Goans. It is obvious practice everyone say our ancestor born in Goa. Due to such position everyone love Goa or called Goans. It is easy to solve theory but hard to solve practical. Did Mr. Keith love Goa or Goans it is obstacle issue. His claims not accountability to be a Goans, he never ever support to UK Goans or try to solve any difficulties facing our youth in UK. The best and real Goan are those who keep their heart with open minded helping other with what he have. Mr. Keith was capable man being a MP British Government, but as far as my knowledge he never use his capability or help Goans. However, he is good to help only bollywood personnel, he can say I love bollywood , and not Goans. Domnick Rodrigues [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
[Goanet] Traffic Department & Road Safety
Message: 1 Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:49:21 +0530 From: "Goa Desc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Goanet] Road Safety UPDATE:Transport vehicles account for 42.56% mishaps in Goa. --- Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Transport vehicles account for 42.56% mishaps Verna, most accident-prone zone --- The traffic cell has come out with the statistics for road accidents during the year 2007, pointing out that buses, trucks and tempos/ pick-ups collectively constituted 42.56 per cent of the total vehicles involved in the road accidents around the state. The data also shows that Verna is the most accident prone zone with maximum accidents registered during 2007, while Panaji is the safest place, barring the maximum car accidents category which informs that the capital city has experienced the maximum car accidents during last year - 291.. The year 2007 also saw recommendation of suspension of 266 driving licences, while during the earlier year such recommendation was made for 174 licences. --- The Navhind Times 08/02/08 page No.1 *** Dear Goanetters, Regarding the above article. If the traffic accidents are increasing day by day and year by year in Goa, then the Traffic Department should have traffic checking stations to some junctions on the main/highway roads where it is possible. All heavy vehicle drivers should be made aware and they should remember that the traffic police check is waiting in certain points/junctions. All the roads should show some signs/slogans about safety i.e. "Traffic Check Ahead". I hope this will reduce some percentage of accidents. Every driver will control their speed and drive safely to avoid accidents. Drive safely and save lives. Regards, Mario Vicente Santos Pereira, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * -- Confidentiality Notice : This e-mail and any attachments are confidential to the addressee and may also be privileged. If you are not the addressee of this e-mail, you may not copy, forward, disclose or otherwise use it in any way whatsoever. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please e-mail the sender by replying to this message, and delete the original and any print out thereof.
[Goanet] Panjim Mayor, Bombay Band -Groove etc
Bombay Band, Tony (Mayor) etc http://youtube.com/watch?v=sil7Jf6A49o Tony along with CM Digu and Minister Mickey also seen here (half minute clip) http://youtube.com/watch?v=8BLJbtlIzL4 [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 ___ Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with Yahoo! For Good http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/
[Goanet] Of Goans, non-Goans and Ghantis....
I totally agree with Selma's statement:-
[Goanet] Daily Haiku #11
DAILY HAIKU #11: WEEKDAY sandwich a bowl of pez, end with a bowl of pears. __ Aunty, Famous Indians, Haiku, Churchill cartoons, etc: http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php _
[Goanet] malaika - usha udthup
The same is uploaded at Rediff here http://is.rediff.com/filemusic-malaika-id-114100.php But it is not from UshaUthup I think [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa or http://is.rediff.com/profilevisitor.php?mem_id=48419 ___ Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it now. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Indians dissatisfied with Gulf jobs, want change: Survey
Indians dissatisfied with Gulf jobs, want change: Survey DUBAI: Rising inflation and weakening of Gulf currencies have taken a toll on the Middle East job market, with majority of Indian and Pakistani workers unhappy with their current jobs and willing to look for a change, a new survey said. According to the ArabianBsiness.com salary survey released on Sunday, 69 per cent of workers were more likely to quit their jobs this year. Only 16 per cent of Indian and 13 per cent of Pakistani workers said they were less likely to switch jobs. The attractiveness of the Gulf region for expatriate workers has taken a hammering over the last two years due to the rising cost of living and weakening of Gulf currencies linked to the declining US dollar. Inflation surged to record highs across the Gulf last year, registering a rise of 14 per cent in Qatar, 7.6 per cent in Oman, 6.2 per cent in Kuwait, 6 per cent in Saudi Arabia, 4.9 per cent in Bahrain and 9.3 per cent in the UAE. The businesses in Gulf countries, where the number of Indian workers is estimated to between four and six million, face a tough year ahead in retaining staff with majority of the workers expressing willingness to quit their jobs this year, the survey said. Data from the annual survey shows a sharp decline in job loyalty across the Gulf states. In Saudi Arabia, 69 per cent were planning a job change while in the UAE the figure stood at 68 per cent. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indians_dissatisfied_with_Gulf_jobs/articleshow/2772916.cms
[Goanet] Hindu Gods
Dear Albert I support your views that nobody should criticise other religion's god. Every religion has different means of practicing their religion and thus different Gods. Though prayer made to each of their own god will reach only one universal Almighty God who has created all of us. We give him different names and worship him in different forms within each religion. God is present in every Human beings, animals, trees and everything that is present in nature. If we respect all his creations, we will respect God. No single religion is superior over other religion. We often fall prey to infidelity, not only because many different views are held on different religions, but also because of the fact that the same principles are often enunciated in different ways and approach. One is welcome to praise or disparage your own religion and suggest the reformation you feel essential but no one is bound to accept opinion or derision of his religion by person of another religion. Vinay
Re: [Goanet] NRIS/NRGS- Can they help Goa?
When Oscar Rebello (Dr), now the convener of GBA, then, just a week away from being appointed the convener, passed on the latest news to me about Patricia Pinto/Satish Sonak (Adv) of PMCA being arrested by Babush Monserrate for objecting to the cutting of the road-side mango tree in Taleigao for road widening, my reaction 'upset' and 'baffled' Oscar at the same time because I was overjoyed to the extent that I would fire crackers if I had some available. In his own words "I have lost you" is what Oscar had said. "Take heart, Doc", I had told him. "Today the shit has reached here form here". And I had said this by puting my hand under the nose and the chest respectively to explain what I meant. "Now GOANS will wake up from their deep sleep". And Oscar had understood it very well. GOANS did get up during the GBA V/s RP-2011 affair. But they promptly relapsed into deep, comatose sleep immediately after RP-2011 and before the Elections-2007. Why?. Becasue there were still some more millimeters left for the shit to climb and overcome their nostrils. In the meantime "let us get a good snooze while the going is good" seemed to have been the sentiments. Forgive me Dr. Fernandes but I am staunchly and truly a skeptic. And I cannot help being one with all that I see around. Maybe if you had the opportunity to chat with me some, during your mentioned visit to Goa, you would have gotten a heavy dose of the same. Keep up the good work, though, of sounding the "Abandon Ship" blasts which are sadly limited to just 'seven' so that every GOAN runs for his/her life jacket. And may the Good Lord keep the 'sharks' at bay. And, BTW, four out of seven blasts have already been exhausted considering (1) RP-2011 (2) Elections-2007 (3) SEZs (4) MPT v/s MBA -Mormugao Bachao Andolan - which has crippled Vasco today with its total Bandh. Cheers floriano goasuraj - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 5:03 AM Subject: [Goanet] NRIS/NRGS- Can they help Goa? Dear goanet Readers. Goans look at NRI/NRG as one who comes to Goa for a short while, have a good time, and criticize everything and everybody. " If you care so much about Goa,why not come and help.”I have heard these sentiments often enough and I feel some of them are genuine, while others not..
Re: [Goanet] question to Fr.Ivo
Continuing this question, one Parish Priest recently said that people are falling away from the Church because other sects offer 'healing'. And he went on to say that this offer of healing is 'temptation'. And that we should suffer, and stuff like that. And the same Parish Priest also told us in his sermon not to view Miracle Net and God Channel, lest we get 'tempted'. (Maybe it's the same PP Ana Maria Fernandes is referring to) Isn't it ironic how Roman Catholics like us are perfectly cordial with people from entirely other faiths but we look down upon Believers and Protestants? -- Truth Liberates, Nigel Britto http://amicusnaturae.blogspot.com
[Goanet] Daily Haiku #11
DAILY HAIKU #11:WEEKDAYsandwicha bowl of pez,end witha bowl of pears.__Aunty, Famous Indians, Haiku, Churchill cartoons, etc:http://2008goanconvention.com/blog/index.php _
Re: [Goanet] question to Fr.Ivo
The true word of God was heard from the river-sides and the hill slopes of Jerusalem during the 3 years of public life of the man called Jesus Christ aprox. 2008 years ago. They got drowned the moment he was crucified. In its place what goes by is just super lip-service and ineffective/times wasting rituals. floriano lobo - Original Message - From: "Ana Maria Fernandes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:55 PM Subject: [Goanet] question to Fr.Ivo Dear Fr.Ivo I admire your writings on the goanet. You make time to reply to the questions put to you .We know you are very busy person yet you make time to get things clear to the goanetters. I have some few questions to ask you. No1. Believers or protestants as we call them are also christians who have gone away from us as we claim that we are the true body of Christ. why do the catholic priest criticise these believers from the pulpit and also their bible ? Some priests call them false prophet and ask the catholics not to attend their teachings on the TV. One parish priest told us not to view Miracle net and God channel. No 2. Every year we collect lot of money towards mission. In fact we have one sunday in October as Mission sunday. The priest call themselves as Missionaries .If that is so why does not the church organise mission for the people of Goa specially as this year is the year dedicated to the word of God > People have to run here and there to get the word of God
Re: [Goanet] Act fast to REMOVE picture of PROPHET MOHAMMAD (PBUH) from WIKIPEDIA
--- Ahmed Shaikh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ACT -1: Sign the Petition for Removal of Picture > > DEAR BROTHER AND SISTERS, ASSLAAM O ALAIKUM. > I think in respect for the 5 or 6 of us on this site who are atheists and agnostics, Goanet must give us a break, and time to recuperate from these type of postings which have become a regular feature on Goanet. My mind has turned to utter mush reading this day in and day out, so much so that I am beginning to wonder if I have been mysteriously teleported to the 16th century. As a secular forum, Goanet must stop becoming a mouthpiece for such propaganda. selma Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: [Goanet] question to Fr.Ivo
If I may quote Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel : "The man that has not suffered what could he possibly know anyway..." or this one (cannot remember the author) "Hour by hour, minute by minute, pain drips upon the heart, and against our will comes wisdom, from the awful grace of the gods..." Cheers Orlando - Original Message - From: "Nigel Britto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [Goanet] question to Fr.Ivo ... that we should suffer, and stuff like that. And the same Parish Priest also told us in his sermon not to view Miracle Net and God Channel, lest we get 'tempted'... Truth Liberates, Nigel Britto
