[Goanet] Secularism in the pleural cavity
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Gilbert wrote to Kevin on Goanet: As usual you and others responding to my post attack the messenger. You did not write any original thoughts. So, as a suggestion, you (and others) could respond to: President Pandurang is very happy that Gilbert has appointed himself the messenger on Goanet. The President had great difficulty understanding Gilbert’s latest post on god because this time he said nothing about diet and food, but used big words such as pleural secularism and quasi-ethical wonkery, and shared extremely original thoughts that you will not find in any book or dictionary. Nonetheless, here is how the President finally understood what Gilbert meant to say. The rest of your characterization (and those of others) is a facile little bit of quasi-ethical wonkery.:=)) If you do not believe in a soul and life-after-death, please have the courage of your conviction to say so succinctly. Thus, you can save us from the kathakali dance. No dictionary gives the meaning of quasi-ethical wonkery. So the President asked the very ethical Kazi from Indira Nagar what it means. Kazi Quasim said, Humko kya maalum ye wonkar-bonkar kya hai. Koyi humko ye bola to bolo usko hum uske wonkar khont marenge. Phir vo kathakali sayi tara karega. Pleural secularism is the modern lingo for the age-old gnosticism where everyone has THEIR OWN divine soul and personal knowledge of god. Pleural secularism (and other such labels) is nothing more than 'Old wine (gnosticism) in a new bottle'. Because Gilbert used a big medical term, the President had to consult a Portuguesa anatomie profsor to find out where in the pleural cavity of the thorax is this secularism. Many years ago when the President had gone to GMC to complain about a problem with his constitution, they put a tube in his side. They said the tube was because he had a pleural effusion. The water that came out of the tube was like old wine, and they put it in a new bottle every 6 hours. May be, Gilbert is talking about something like this, and not the secular pluralism in the constitution of India. If so, the President wants to know from Gilbert what other such labels besides pleural secularism he should put on those new bottles. About gnosticism, on Gilbert’s advice we have already banned the teaching of knowledge (gnana) in our Chimbel schools of thought. Nobody there now has their own divine soul and personal knowledge of god. We do not add god to any food served to the children, in any case. Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Vasco terrorists transferred
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Dears, The good news on New Year's eve [in print on New Year's Day] is that Deputy Superintendent of Police Deu Banaulikar and Police Inspector of Vasco Harish Madkaikar were transferred to the barracks of Goa Reserve Police [GRP] in Panaji. The Citizens Initiative for Communal Harmony, the Women's organisations and the Muslim leaders in goa, including Congressman Mulla Akbar, did well to dig in their heels and insist on disciplinary action while accepting the apology of the Dy. S.P. in the presence of the South Goa Member of Parliament, Francisco Sardinha. Forgiveness with restitution for the crime. Further action by the Government to suspend the duo, make a red ink entry in their service records and to withhold increment at least for one year is needed to discipline the Police force. No lessons have been learnt from the illicit raid on Babush Monserrate's house by the Police on 19 February, 2008, and the subsequent transfer of Dy. S.P. Mohum Nai and PI Naik to GRP. Had they been disciplined effectively, the illicit raid on the Madrassa on 17 December, 2008 [10 months later] would not have taken place. Imagine the terror inflicted on 9 to 17 year old girls, many of them orphans, when they were hauled to the Police station by all male cops and detained for three hours. The policemen ought to be prosecuted under Section 8 (1) of the Goa Children's Act, 2003, for simple sexual assault not amounting to rape. In the meanwhile the alleged terror suspect, the 17 year old Safiqul from Assam has been released by the Goa Police and sent to Apna ghar for the destitute. The Goa Police may be STRESSED but they are getting its mirror image, just DESSERTS. Mog asundi Miguel PS If you really want to laugh, read Cecil Pinto's take [in GT of New Year] on the Goa Police guidelines on how to detect a terrorist! ;-) Get perfect Email ID for your Resume. Grab now http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address
[Goanet] New Year celebrations
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org New Year revellers brave the cold http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7806735.stm In pictures: New year festivities http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7806543.stm _ Get a bird’s eye view of the world with Multimap http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/115454059/direct/01/
[Goanet] Vavraddeancho Ixtt - 75 Years Old
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org A Happy New Year to all of you. I have before me a copy of the Vavraddeancho Ixtt issue of December 27. Vavraddeancho Ixtt is not a usual paper as those of you who have come across it will recognise. It is published by the Pilar Fathers and is targetted at lower middle class Christians. It is not sold at news stands, so to get it one has to subscribe; the subscription rate in India is Rs. 150/= per annum which for a weekly is very reasonable. I am pretty sure that my subscription has run out but I still get the paper and I have not had reminders to bother me to renew. This means that the profit motive is not uppermost in their minds. They have a decent amount of advertising support so I presume that they must be breaking even. I bring this paper to your notice because this is its 75th anniversary and the edition I speak about seems to be a special one. The paper has been given a design makeover. For those of you who are not aware, Vavraddeancho Ixtt prints articles in Konkani in the Roman as well as Devanagri script, as well as articles in English.The editor is Fr. Feroz Fernandes, and deputy edior Fr. Eusebio Miranda. Contributors to the issue I speak about include its ex-editors Fr. Ubaldo Fernandes, Fr. Sergio Mascarenhas and Fr. Peter Raposo; Fr. Mousinho de Athaide, Jason Keith Fernandes, Uday Bhembre, Pio Esteves, Tomazinho Cardozo, Dr. Pratap Naik S.J. , Rajashri Sail, Frita D'Souza, Soter D'Souza, Almir D'Souza, Michael Fernandes, Alexyz, Soter Barretto, Nevel Vel'lekar and F.X. Ribeiro. Although this is a 'Catholic' paper, I was surprised that there were a variety of non-conformist viewpoints, from a Catholic perspective that is, which were presented. For instance, Fr. Mousinho de Athaide strongly advocates that Devanagri is Konkani's only proper scrpt. This particular issue focusses on the media, on the Konkani script issue, and on the V. I.s history. www.v-ixtt.com is their website but I found it difficult to locate those articles there. So it would be nice if the editors post the articles online. Cheers! Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E pinto...@gmail.com or ypinto...@yahoo.co.in P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
[Goanet] Goa 2008: Year of Rapes
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Goa 2008 is the year of Rapes You hear or read about rapes in Goa almost every other day. Although the official figure puts ‘two rapes per month’ unofficially on unreported rape figure could be 3 times more. There are reports of rapes involving minors, ministers’s sons, Married man raping minors (below 18), youth raping school going girls etc. Recently, there were two reports of rapes within a period of 5 days where the victims were over 55 years of age. On 26th Dec 2008, at Arambol beach, local fisherman found a 55 year old woman found lying naked by the beach . She was selling flowers to the tourist in that area and hailing from Korgao-Pernem It appears that she was dragged by some persons (suspected Nepalis) on the seashore where she was ganged rapped. Sadly, she died at GMC on 30th Dec. and never regain consciousness to give statement to police. Her husband file case with the Police. 2-3 days latter, another older lady 60, was raped by a 24 year old youth at Panjim Market. She was sleeping at the market area where the youth raped her. Both victim and the rapist are non-Goans. Where the victim still in GMC and the suspected rapist arrested by the police. Goa is too soft Goa is free for all Welcome to Goa, which is a heaven for both rich and the poor and the beggars. Talking about the beggars, reminded me of this.. I was under the impression that any inter-state trains (Indian Railways) besides A/C and sleeper coaches have 2 or 3 general compartments or bogies. Sitting capacity of each such unreserved bogies is about 80. However, tickets for such class compartment are very very cheap and never run out or ‘sold out’ and as such there can be up to 3 times more than the std capacity or even more. There are some instances where Bombay-Goa passengers travel in this class even on one foot or one legged i.e. packed like sardines, there is no room for the second leg. Interestingly, the recently started Patna-Goa (Vasco) new train which will have not just 2 or 3 general bogies but 5.5 boggies (5 + 1 luggage cum general) which means each train could bring in Goa as many as 1320 beggars per week? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextras/2813640886/ Imagine the figure when the weekly frequency of the train increased from present 1 to 3 Goemchea Mhojea Goemkarano Kitem zait gai amchea Goemcho fuddar? Coming next: Goa 2008 – Year of Hopes and Betrayals (if you know what it could be all about, pl write back) Please Participate in this related POLL anonymously http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-December/086015.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
Re: [Goanet] Loud Music Noise Pollution ... and Control
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Dears, When one cackles loudly everytime one lays an egg ...and sounds as if one has laid to rest the queen of Pakistani by floral jihad one is bound to be noticed! ;-) Happy New Year Mog asundi Miguel Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:13:45 +0530 From: floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Goanet] Loud Music Noise Pollution ... and Control Message-ID: 7a0126daf58a4e77b3098a0b99ab8...@home Miguel Branganza seems to know a lot of what Floriano Lobo does and does not do :-)) Happy New Year floriano From: Miguel Braganza braganza.mig...@gmail.com Floriano Lobo is doing a good job at monitoring the noise pollution in the shacks. Apparently the local citizens in Candolim had no support from him when it came to SUNBURN festival 27 to 29 December, 2008, i.e. during the same period. It is a crime to be poor. Miguel -- Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/
[Goanet] New Year celebrations superficial, says Goan centenarian
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org New Year celebrations superficial 1 Jan 2009, 0312 hrs IST, Nigel Britto, TNN Feedback to nigelbri...@gmail.com CAMURLIM: The walls at her home hint at a remarkable journey. Although freshly painted, the monotony of the bright yellow takes a break with various pictures and portraits from different decades of the previous century, many of which were put up by the lady herself. Among the many tapestries is a papal blessing, a parchment sealed and autographed by the late Pope John Paul II. While liberated Goa celebrates its 48th New Year on Thursday, Lourdes Conceicao Lobo of Camurlim, Bardez, celebrates her 100th. Talking to the centenarian in her living room, she doesn't appear hundred; her voice, quivering with age, is soft as she switches between English, Konkani and Portuguese when the English word fails to capture her thought. For the hundredth time, she will celebrate the occasion with her family. Just as she has done since 1908. Looking up from her newspaper in response to a question, she takes the opportunity to stress the importance of family get-togethers. Christmas and Easter, especially, are family feasts, to be celebrated by the family, says the feisty woman, who was born decades before Mario Puzo raised the status of blood-ties to an iconic level with his series of novels set in the Italian hinterland. Back to the newspaper. She loves them, according to the two daughters she lives with, and can't survive without them. Since I have free time, I first go through the obituaries, so I can pray for the dead, she says, matter-of-factly. (Her patron saint, incidentally, is St Joseph, patron of a happy death.) There's one major difference though, according to her, which distinguishes life in the early 1900s with that today. It's rotten today. Human beings are rotten! she emphasizes acerbically. There is no love, no unity. Read the papers, they're full of murder, rape, suicide and other crimes, says Lobo, who has seen the inside a hospital only at the birth of her four children. She reminisces, Look at how we built our houses in the past, she says, gesturing at the Indo-Portuguese styled house she has lived in since 1963. There were no robberies the way there are now. We could live our lives in peace, without fear. These days, people are driven by fear hence they build grilled prisons for themselves, she says, referring to modern urban architecture. The centenarian also rues the decline of the family as a unit. There isn't any unity now! We see around us broken families, broken homes. Parents don't look after children and correspondingly, kids don't look after their parents. These kind of things were an extreme rarity last century, says this grandmother of six who has lived through both world wars. Another missing aspect is the respect for your fellowmen. Youth no longer have any respect for elders. When I was young, we used to respect and seek blessings from older people. Now, that respect is reserved only for money, she declares scathingly, before continuing in the same vein, People don't even have time for the Rosary (family or community prayer). They only have time to gossip! At hundred, this St Joseph devotee is one of the oldest living people in Goa. No secret to a long life, she says. Just the Will of God. And she believes that she has the perfect solution to the present mess our society is in. It's the same philosophy Jesus preached two millennia ago. Love God, and love thy neighbour, she says, with a twinkle in her eye.
[Goanet] .... has never been communal / Confidential report in the file
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Santosh Helekar: We are not dealing with a genuine effort to inform people or discuss issues in an honest manner. Instead, we are seeing a full fledged political campaign to malign and destroy people. Response: Santosh appears to be suffering from some delusion and sees demons where there are none. Even Don Quixote would have been aghast. He then indulges in kite flying. A good story to tell to the birds. This is my last post on this thread. I hope 2009 will bring peace and justice to the people of Orissa. Regards, Marshall
[Goanet] Cuncolim Consumer Forum for inclusion of Municipalities in preparation of RP for Goa
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org -- Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends.Help others be better informed -- Cuncolim Civic Consumer Forum sets time frame for inclusion of Municipal Councils in preparation of the Regional Plan - The Cuncolim Civic and Consumer Forum (CCCF) has taken serious note of the non inclusion of Municipal Councils in the participatory process for preparation of the Regional Plan for Goa 2021 (RPG 2021) and has demanded that steps be taken to facilitate involvement of citizens residing in Municipal Areas. In a representation to the Chief Town Planner Mr. Morad Ahmed the CCCF has pointed out that in the advertisement released by the Town Country Planning Department dated 14 December the participatory process is fully focused on the Village Panchayats and other than a reference of the classification of the Municipalities into M1(150FAR) and M2(100FAR) there is no mention whatsoever of the involvement of the Municipal Councils in the participatory process, especially when Town Country Planning Department has decided that the last date for sending in suggestions is 15th February 2009. The CCCF has further pointed out that the Municipal Councils have not yet received the Regional Plan Report nor the Taluka Map or the Settlement Plans/Outline Development Plan. Moreover there is no representative of the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) or of the Municipal Councils in the Taluka Level Technical Team (TLTT). This has resulted in the Municipal Councilors and residents being unable to benefit from a presentation on the draft Regional Plan by the officials of the Town Country Planning Department and to select a Town Committee to study the RPG2021 and accept comments, objections suggestions. The CCCF has set a time frame by which various activities be undertaken by the Town Country Planning Department so that the Municipal Councils are included in the participatory process for preparation of the Regional Plan for Goa 2021. The schedule proposed by the CCCF includes dispatch of copies of the draft RPG2021 Report, Town Settlement Plans/ODP and questionnaire to the Cuncolim Municipal Council other Municipal Councils latest by 10th January 2009, selection of Town Committees by 30th January after proper guidance by TCP Department in collaboration with the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA), inclusion of representatives of Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA) in the Taluka Level Technical Team (TLTT), presentation of RPG2021 to all elected Councillors Town Committee members in the Taluka by TCP Dept. Team to be completed by February 15th and two months time for filing comments, objections suggestions be provided so that the last date be fixed as April 15th. The CCCF has also written to Mr. Daulat Hawaldar, Director of Municipal Administration to extend all necessary assistance to facilitate the involvement of Municipal Councils and citizens residing in Municipal Areas in the participatory process for preparation of the Regional Plan for Goa 2021. Copies of the representation have been sent to the Governor of Goa, Chief Minister Minister for Town Country Planning, Minister for Urban Development and MLA Cuncolim Constituency, Chief Secretary, Secretary, Urban Development, Secretary, Town Country Planning, Vice Chairman Task Force RPG 2021, South Goa Collector, Salcete Taluka Mamlatdar, Chairperson Chief Officer Cuncolim Municipal Council. Meanwhile the CCCF at its monthly meeting has discussed the modalities to be adopted to facilitate the involvement of the residents within the jurisdiction of Cuncolim Municipal Council in the participatory process for preparation of the Regional Plan for Goa 2021. The CCCF has resolved to ensure that all the maps are properly displayed in Cuncolim and review of missing information in the provided maps is undertaken, Town Committee for RPG2021 is formed and ward wise consultation is initiated. -- Press Release from cuncolimcconsumerfo...@gmail.com --
[Goanet] Talking Photos:Empty Miramar Beach, Empty Bunkers, Empty chairs on the new year’s nite
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Talking Photos: Empty Miramar Beach, Empty Bunkers, Empty chairs on the new year’s nite Come anytime /any day of the week after 11 pm and one could find at least 50-100 people on the beach and the figure was swelling during weekends and on public holidays. But check this out on the New year’s night Not even the Police or CPRF man seen arround. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3157304284/sizes/l/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3156472331/sizes/l/ Looks like the case of ‘big cry and no wolf’ I think Goa Govt should not have banned the night parties particularly in response to not so genuine terrorist threat. What the Goa police for? What the CRPF for? How big is Goa compared to other states of India? Goa even got about 400 more CISF men from the centre just before the festive season. And yet the parties were banned. ‘Chor kedna sangon chorunk eta?’ joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] India - Pratibha's dowry remark steams up women
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Would somebody elucidate us about the good ole 'Dowry System.'? Ah well, atleast Sati's been abolished! Such progress,no? http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1218176 Thanks, rubygoes
[Goanet] Goa news for January 2, 2009
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Ambanis come together on New Year\'s Eve - Hindu Business Line [10 hours ago] MUMBAI: Ambani brothers Mr Mukesh and Mr Anil came together to celebrate sister Ms Dipti Salgaocar's silver marriage anniversary on New Year's eve in Goa, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/businessline/blnus/14011910.htmcid=1286130283ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNGGuJraqnpoxOaG9v-bMtSjlNs3Vg *** Tourists flock Goa beaches - Hindu [Dec 31, 2008] Panaji (PTI): Tourists flocked the beaches in Goa to usher in the New Year, jamming the lanes approaching the coastal belt this Wednesday evening. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200901010331.htmcid=1285828509ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNEboeeNUpozK3ydlFRQ-rBnjWm9mg *** Auto Corp shuts Sattari unit in Goa temporarily - Economic Times [5 hours ago] MUMBAI: Automobile Corporation of Goa, where Tata Motors is one of the largest shareholders, on Thursday decided to temporarily shut one of its plants in ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Automobiles/Auto_Corp_shuts_Sattari_unit_in_Goa_temporarily/articleshow/3923267.cmscid=1286110950ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNEPX5rioySS_tW6wWy3sD9k9H3-7A *** Is Goa safe on New Year\'s Eve? - NDTV.com [Dec 30, 2008] In response to recent intelligence warning on a possible attack during the New Years' Eve in Goa, heightened security is palpable. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20080078276ch=12/31/2008%2012:35:00%20PMcid=1285814637ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNFug-3KUIlDN9HqKSIX6csv0XoByA *** Road Safety Week from today - Times of India [2 hours ago] PANAJI: The Directorate of Transport will carry out intensive checking of vehicles in Goa to enforce traffic rules as part of the 20th Road Safety Week ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/Road_Safety_Week_from_today/articleshow/3923882.cmscid=1286257144ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNFTXYAHmdBoQcIINNLRM-e5R2t1-Q *** Kidnapper demanded ransom for bash in Goa - Times of India [Dec 31, 2008] ... his Rajinder Nagar house at night on December 26, had been picked by the kidnappers for a ransom so that they could celebrate the new year in Goa. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Delhi/Kidnapper_demanded_ransom_for_bash_in_Goa/articleshow/3920511.cmscid=1286017638ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNHBFo74Zbab4dQdivdESlpB8h4lfg *** Goa daily, tour operator apologise for controversial ad - Thaindian.com [10 hours ago] We brought to their notice the hurt and the anger of the people of Goa and they having accepted the error, decided to publish the apology, Almeida said. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/goa-daily-tour-operator-apologise-for-controversial-ad_100137294.htmlcid=1286170762ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNFI6SjW5HwqyL6mIuQk30xSoWB4AA *** \'1 in 100 women attempt suicide in Goa\' - Times of India [Dec 31, 2008] PANAJI: A study has found that nearly one in every 100 women, aged between 18 and 50 years, attempted suicide in the last 12 months in Goa. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Goa/1_in_100_women_attempt_suicide/articleshow/3915608.cmscid=1285897296ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNEDPFqH4haE4SlZm_3AgA86PXo7hw *** INDIA Hindu Filmmakers Movie On Lourdes Saint Premiered In Goa - Union of Catholic Asian News [7 hours ago] 21 in Panaji, capital of coastal Goa state, 1910 kilometers southwest of New Delhi. VR Gopinath, alsoa Hindu, directed the 85-minute film. ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://www.ucanews.com/2008/12/31/hindu-filmmaker%E2%80%99s-movie-on-lourdes%E2%80%99-saint-premiered-in-goa/cid=0ei=CmBdSYnfKYrGMqvqyJUCusg=AFQjCNERAArvduT1Fj-b2Ree8Lr4NWoDkw *** This hippies child has made Goa his home - Times of India [Dec 31, 2008] He juggles his time between America and home Goa, studying mural-style painting at the Institute of Traditional
[Goanet] Books from Goa... a listing of easily-available books related to the region
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org BOOKS FROM GOA...a list of titles available with the Other India Bookstore http://otherindiabookstore.com/index.jsp COFFEE TABLE Goa Aparanta Edited by Victor Rangel Ribeiro Pp. 250 (2008) (HB/lf) Rs. 3500 Lavish coffee table production, purporting to give the reader a kaleidoscope view of Goa, including her history, language and literature, art and architecture, clothing, food, flora and fauna and the much debated `Goan identity'. Presented in the form of essays, poems, excerpts, from a variety of eminent personalities and supported with beautiful, full size colour photographs, printed on art paper. Goa: A Journey and Reminiscence By Dr. Tilak Ranjan Bera Pp. 210 (2008) (HB/LF) Rs. 2000 A lavish production, with colour photographs of Goa's beaches, churches, bazaars, fairs etc. that bring out the charm of this hotspot tourist destination. Goa: Of Sun and Sand By Valerie Rodriguez Pp. 96 (2008) Rs. 295 coffee/ee table book with photographs of beaches, fairs, towns, churches, temples and alleyways. Printed on art paper. Under the Archangel's Wings By Teresa Albuquerque Pp.108 (2003) (HB/LF) Rs.500 Produced for the 400th anniversary of St. Michael's Church in Anjuna, this historian tells you all there is to know about the church, the chapels and other interesting places in Anjuna. Packed with colour photographs. Goa - Images Impressions By Thomas Vaz Pp.70 (1983) (LF) Rs.290A high-quality coffee/ee table book on Goa, filled with nostalgia and exquisite colour photographs of Goa today. Classic India: Goa Edited by Amrita Kumar Pp.57 (1997) HB Rs.95 A book on Goa generously illustrated with colour pictures. Goa By Mario Cabral e Sa Jean-Louis Nou Pp.111 (1986) Rs.550 Goa's contemporary chronicler explores the past, strips away the stereotypes created around Goa. 60 lavish pictures. ART ARCHITECTURE Lived Heritage, Shared Space By Angelo Costa Silveira Pp. 140 (2008) Rs. 495 Courtyard houses, typical of dwellings in the Konkan region are described in great detail in this book, which is a translation from the Portuguese. Beautiful photographs both in colour, and black and white. Parmal: The Eternal Fragrance of Goan Heritage By Goa Heritage Action Group Pp. 150 (2007) Rs. 200 Short essays, notes, jottings on Goan heritage issues. Houses of Goa By Gerard da Cunha, Heta Pandit and Anabel Mascarenhas Pp.208 (2006) Rs.1900 Studies over 150 Goan houses in detail. With 200 gorgeous colour pictures. Churches of Goa By Jose Pereira Pp.103 (2006) Rs.195 Richly illustrated with photographs of church interiors, maps and line drawings. Walking in and around Panaji By Goa Heritage Action Group Pp. 304 (2005) Rs. 600 Panaji is among the finest examples of how art can be com-bined with functionality while still retaining its traditions and cultural patterns. Magnificent Monuments of Old Goa By Patrick J. Lobo Pp.130 (2004) (HB/LF) Rs.1200 13 churches and chapels in Old Goa are in various stages of preservation. But there were many more, now lost forever. The author painstakingly goes into the past while highlight-ing the present. Beautiful photographs maps and drawings illustrate this lavishly produced book. In Around Old Goa By Heta Pandit Pp.131 (2004) Rs.695 A collection of essays and photographs on Old Goa. The Heritage of Govapuri By Fr. Cosme Jose Costa Pp.132 (LF) (2002) Rs.300 beautifully-produced study, profusely illustrated study of the artifacts in and around the Pilar Seminary Museum. ECOLOGY Flora of Goa, Diu, Daman, Dadra Nagar Haveli By Rolla Seshagiri Rao 2 Vols. Pp.545 total (1985) Rs.250 An exploration of plant life liberally illustrated with maps and photographs. A Photographic Guide to Butterflies of Goa By Parag Rangnekar Pp. 66 (2007) Rs. 150 Beautiful butterflies, all in colour, that are found in Goa and other ranges of the Western Ghats are catalogued and described in this booklet size publication along with best places to spot them. The Western Ghats By Mohan Pai Pp. 237 (2005) Rs. 475 $ 20.00 The Western Ghats is one of the 18 biodiversity hot-spots of the world and the main intent of
[Goanet] Forum manners: Basic human courtesy please!
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org I think the solution is simple. If what Melvyn writes is true (and I have no reason to doubt), why are intelligent Goans on GX? By definition, the purpose of GX is to display the power of poppycock. Those who engage in bizarre debates on goanet, should be placed on an automatic delete list.. If their post is opened by oversight, and the first three lines is same old ... same old ... same old, there is the delete button. My reading of goanet, some members have too much time on their hands. And few use goanet for their free entertainment. They should goggle the blogs of their favorite stand-up comedians. The readers will have a much better laugh from a professional comedian; than from a wannabe groping for something brilliantly-stupid to write. But perhaps what these writers and readers need is a hefty dose of 'Truth Serum' like Fred's description of grown, mature men.:=)) Hmm..., (? on purpose) Fred did not use terms like 'smart' ... 'intelligent'. Are the grown, mature men using the goanet and GX writings as an alter-ego to spice-up their sex lives? As a suggestion, in the New Year these writers could drown their woes in single malts and sirloin grease. A Happy and Prosperous New Year to all Keep smiling! Regards, GL --- Frederick Noronha: Very true. If it wasn't so sad, it would have been funny! I also think it is unbecoming of grown, mature men (very few women survive these bizarre debates) to keep flogging the same issue ceaselessly. If someone doesn't want to get convinced by your logic, leave him alone when two persons have a one-on-one slanging match, it becomes boring for everyone else on the list! Melvyn Ferrao: I have been following the posts on Goanet and GX forums for several weeks and have a few observations to make. Here is a typical conversation very much exaggerated to explain the point I am trying to make. A: I think .. (B fumes with rage. How dare A write this? He has insulted us all). How long will it take you to grow up A? Stop your ugly rants in favour of XYZ
[Goanet] Freddy (Tiatrist)
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[Goanet] Good manners on Forum
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Melwyn Ferrao has said what, perhaps, many of us have wanted to say for sometime. As an insignificant contributor to goanet, I too have felt that some of the posts have exceeded the bounds of decency. Is it too much to ask that arguments, however provocative, be conducted in a gentlemanly manner and with a semblance of decency? Mervyn Maciel
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Star of Agassaim
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Re: [Goanet] HELP Protect
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Roland Francis wrote: I consider this nothing but shocking. Even the Khapris look after their wildlife better. And we think we are way better than Khapris. Apologies for letting my racial biases surface. India is getting nearer to Khapri-land. Only a matter of time before we outdo Rwanda. Roland, Thank you for exposing your racial biases but I simply cannot understand how you are able to match Khapris with wildlife. I do not think it is possible to profess a love for animals when you so blatantly display that you hate a section of your fellow human beings. Lastly, I have a child whose parent is a Khapri. In a few days, he will be President of the USA. Mervyn3.0 __ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Khajim-ethical wonkary
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Gilbert wrote: The rest of your characterization (and those of others) is a facile little bit of quasi-ethical wonkery.:=)) If you do not believe in a soul and life-after-death, please have the courage of your conviction to say so succinctly. Thus, you can save us from the kathakali dance. Because Kazi Quasim was of no help President Pandurang asked the Portuguesa dotor and Vhodlo Ghadi to consult the big cirurgiaos in Lisboa about quasi-ethical wonkery. Now we have the answer by telegram. It is also a medical condition like pleural cyclerism. In Chimbel it is called khajim-ethical wonkary. A person suffers from it when he eats too much khajem or kadyobodeyo at the fest or zatra. They are made of god. As Gilbert told us, too much god is bad for you. The main symptom is wonkary or vomiting. The President now understands Gilbert completely. Those who have given up god like Kevin may have suffered from khajim-ethical wonkary after seeing too much god on Goanet. Happy New Year! Cheers, Santosh P.S. BTW, the President now knows that pleural cyclerism is caused by riding cycle daablexitt everyday. Forsu suffered from it because he was riding ladies cycle with girls in the front.
[Goanet] Pictures, video, news
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[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (2Jan09)
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Re: [Goanet] Loud Music Noise Pollution ... and Control
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Guys, can we avoid these kind of posts? Or if we want to take pot-shots at each other, do it via private posts please! Just a suggestion... Happy New Year indeed! FN 2009/1/1 Miguel Braganza miguelbraga...@yahoo.co.in Dears, When one cackles loudly everytime one lays an egg ...and sounds as if one has laid to rest the queen of Pakistani by floral jihad one is bound to be noticed! ;-) From: floriano floriano.l...@gmail.com Miguel Branganza seems to know a lot of what Floriano Lobo does and does not do :-)) Happy New Year
[Goanet] Socorro residents object to conversion of football ground
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Socorro residents object to conversion of football ground HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, jan 1, 2009 Residents of Carrem-Socorro are up in arms over the conversion of the football ground and the surrounding area in Carrem into residential plots by Serula Communidade. On getting the information that the Serula Communidade has started the work of developing roads inside the plots, the villagers rushed to the site and did not allow the attorney of Serula Communidade from carrying out asphalting work. Speaking to Herald, Serula communidade Attorney Agnel Lobo said that the communidade has obtained provisional NOC from the Town and Country Planning Department for the development of plots and the final NOC will be issued by TCP after completion of the roads. Serula Communidade is constructing houses for the economically backward classes and will be allotted to those who reside within the jurisdiction of Serula Communidade, said Lobo. He further said that the communidade has set aside 4,800 sq mtrs of land for the football ground, 1,000 sq mtrs for the primary school and the remaining area is being converted into plots for the construction of houses. Kishor Assnodker of Socorro said that state level sports events have taken place on the football ground and they had submitted a memorandum with the signatures of 500 villagers to the government with a request to restrict Serula Communidade from converting the ground and surrounding area into plots, but in vain. Former Socorro Sarpanch Seby Mendonsa said that the communidade is planning to construct about 60 houses in the area without creating any infrastructure. Socorro has been facing water shortage and collection of garbage problems. The garbage will flow down the plateau during rainy season, which will pollute the wells, said Mendonsa. The residents residing beneath the plateau will face the problem of drinking water and in view of this, the development of residential plots should not be allowed, he added. Socorro Sarpanch Kirti Assnodker said that Serula Communidade has not obtained the permission from the panchayat for the conversion of the area into plots and hence the conversion is illegal. Wilbur Ticlo stated that in 2007, they had objected to the conversion of the area into residential plots and had also requested the government to reserve it for sports, recreational and cultural activities for the residents. http://oheraldo.in/pagedetails.asp?nid=14822cid=26
[Goanet] .... has never been communal / Confidential report in the file
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Marlon Menezes: If I had to bet on who is NOT a communalist, I would bet my money on Santosh. Response: Whether Santosh is a communalist or not, his words and actions will determine that and not any certificates dished out by anyone. But I can say for sure that he has put up a spirited defence of the sangh parivar. It is all documented in the archives. Marlon Menezes: If I may use Marshall's own logic, may I ask him where he was when Goan catholic extremists incited violence when they successfully got the Da Vinci Code banned in Goa? Response: If you have been following my posts, you would not fail to observe that I am strongly against any act of hate or violence from whichever source - whether christian, hindu, muslim, atheist, etc. Regards, Marshall
[Goanet] A regional party by Activists in Goa? [fungoa.blogspot.com]
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org A regional party by Activists in Goa? The Election Commission designates two types of political parties in India. Political parties whose realm of influence extends to four or more states are termed as ‘national’, the rest being classified as regional. Regional parties contest for elections within that state and are considered to be truly representing the welfare of the people in that state. A casual glance at the political scenario in our Goa shows that we have no regional party of note to protect our interests. The two major political parties in Goa are both branches of a national party. The ministers of these parties are more interested in following the commands from the central ‘high-command’ and the aspirations of the locals are put on the back burner. The first regional parties in India originated before independence. In Tamil Nadu the “Dravida Munnetra Kazagham” (DMK) party helped form the Tamil state and safeguarded the interest of the Dravidian people from immigrant north Indian Aryan culture. The “Akali Dal” in Punjab is a religion oriented party whose followers are the Sikhs. In Andhra Pradesh, “Telegu Desam” was founded to protect local Telugu culture. In Assam with the “Assam Gana Parishad” and in Maharashtra with the “Shiv Sena”, there are political parties which came into existence because of the discriminatory feelings of the local 'sons of soil' population. The seeds of dissent were sown by frenzied migration from poorer neighboring states as well as countries like Bangladesh and Nepal, a situation similar to what we are seeing in Goa today. In recent years these parties have moderated their ideologies to integrate in the national coalition governments. The other notable state parties in India include the National Conference in Kashmir, Haryana Vikas Party in Haryana, Manipur People's Party in Manipur, Sikkim Democratic Front in Sikkim, Mizo National Front in Mizoram, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu and many other parties. People who broke away from larger national parties founded some state parties like the Trinamul Congress, Tamil Manila Congress, Kerala Congress, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena etc. It may be recalled that before Goa ’s Liberation, Jawaharlal Nehru, the then prime minister of India had declared: Goa has a distinct personality, and we have recognized it. He subsequently stated “We do not want to impose anything...If anything is to be changed, that shall be decided by Goans alone...” Though the need to preserve Goa ’s identity was often mentioned, no endeavors beside the language opinion poll were undertaken to ascertain the people’s wishes. The need of a legislation or status for Goa to protect the interests of the Goan populace was felt even then fearing that Goa would sooner or later be lost in the mammoth ocean that is India . Such “radical” thoughts were however quashed by a pseudo or ultra patriotic fervor that swept the land after liberation from the Portuguese. A look at the socio-economic scenario today makes you reckon that those apprehensions were indeed genuine. The influence of national political parties towards this predicament cannot be summarily dismissed. The scenario post liberation from the Portuguese rule was different. Goa was then a union territory with two strong regional parties, the Maharastrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) and the United Goans Party (UGP). Goa had managed to carve a unique spot in the multi-cultural concoction that is India. This sense of identity along with a series of stable governments allowed the state to make rapid strides towards modernization. In spite of some populist laws like the Mundkar Act, Land to the tiller Act etc. that were enacted in that era, Goa began to flourish. Unfortunately nothing was done to regularize the mining industry nor were our communidade lands safeguarded, which has resulted in their incessant exploitation now. The quintessential old world charm remained a part of the Goa and attracted tourists from all over the world. The tourism industry went on to be the backbone of our economy. Goa attained statehood in 1987; a political milestone that got it renewed attention from the central government. The entrance of national parties like the Congress and Bharathiya Janata Party (BJP) made the Goan political scenario take a turn for the worse. Goa has a unicameral legislature consisting of a
[Goanet] FR is offline....
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Due to a subtle mix of pressures, polite requests and blandishments, I regret to announce that homevideo of the Cafe Prakash video -- about the plot to unleash a book of Goan music -- is no longer available on YouTube: http://in.youtube.com/user/fredericknoronha Of all guys, Goanet's scarlet pimpernel Joe Goa Uk was asking me who were the other two guys in the video. Anyway, since we are not secretive in keeping most secrets: the frizzly haired guy is William, a musician himself. Silver maned Silvio is a popular figure from Fontainhas and (according to some of us journos) deep into the local gossip! (Silvio is related, cousin, I think, to the late Goan journalist who carved a niche for himself with his forceful stories in the extant Illustrated Weekly, Ivan Fera... short for Fernandes, I guess! Used to be a fan of his writing in the 1980s.) A hint: you might still find some traces of the music book video somewhere in cyberspace... but I really can't say where the sharpnel has stuck! See you'll Goanetters on Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm ... and we've promised to be on good behaviour, and only add to the Goa Sudharop function, without disrupting it, Goanet style, with loud unceasing arguments :-) If we agree on a place, we could even adjourn later for dinner. FN
[Goanet] DNA - Mumbai - Police top corruption chart in state
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Hi Goanetters, http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1218202 How do the Goa Police compare with these figures? rubygoes
[Goanet] Looking for information about Goa League London
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org In 1956-57, there existed a Goa League London. Not much is known about them except they held a public meeting once and issued literature on why Goa should be liberated from Portugal and join the Indian Union. If anyone has information about this league or its counterpart Goa Movement, which raised its voice for self-determination, please do get in touch with me. Any information by way of literature or contact with people involved or related to those involved would be greatly appreciate. Best, Selma
Re: [Goanet] Books from Goa... a listing of easily-available books related to the region
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Dear Frederick Wish you and your family a posperous New Year 2009. Congratulation for your article BOOKS FROM GOA it is the most comprehensive work I ever come across about our beloved Goa. I'm working on a project about Silent Cleansing of Goans and in this contest the cultural legacy of Goan Identity embeded in BOOKS FROM GOA will overpower the Migrant Identity in Goa. The time being opportune to wage war, Goa was conquered by Apostules of Corruption Yes, Goa was conquered by Apostules of Corruption Pound the enemy! Manuel
Re: [Goanet] Please identify these heavenly bodies
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org From: JoeGoaUk Please identify these heavenly bodies http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk16/3154579636/ Was an interesting arrangement of the planets with the Moon a month or so ago. Was visible all over the Northern Hemisphere. Back here we were blessed with a few clear days at night to enjoy the celestial sight. The use of an average binoculars coupled with steady hands revealed some interesting companions of the smaller-looking planet on the right. Joe, I guess this was the last time you and I could enjoy this celestial spectacle of this threesome. Rural Goa is a fantastic location to observe the heavens especailly when the air is dry - its close to the city, many hills to choose a vantage location and for humour one can almost always hear some commotion in the local bar. - B Ref: http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/545772
Re: [Goanet] HELP Protect
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Mervyn, 1) Here is the connection between Khapris and wildlife: Game Wardens, Forest Rangers, Wildlife Sanctuary Officers and other people involved with protection of wildlife in Africa do their job diligently. They understand that nature is closely linked with human habitation on this planet and they are essential to our survival. An understanding that seems lacking in some of their Indian counterparts. 2) You have equated my bias with hate. Is further explanation necessary for you to understand the difference? 3) You have either badly constructed your sentence I have a child whose parent is a Khapri. In a few days he will be president of the USA, or you are professing to be Barack Obama's father. If the latter, I can visualize headlines like Goan lottery prize winner made son's presidency possible. Re your recent post on winning a lottery in Toronto. Roland. On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 5:45 PM, Mervyn Lobo mervynal...@yahoo.ca wrote: Roland, Thank you for exposing your racial biases but I simply cannot understand how you are able to match Khapris with wildlife. I do not think it is possible to profess a love for animals when you so blatantly display that you hate a section of your fellow human beings. Lastly, I have a child whose parent is a Khapri. In a few days, he will be President of the USA. Mervyn3.0
[Goanet] God and You
* * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GOANETTERS MEET * * * * * * * * * Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org Albert writes:- When God created you He created you like Him. Just as an unborn child is connected to the mother through the embical cord we too are connected to God through Christ. The scriptures need to be read and revealed to us by the Almighty God. How many of us actually read or know the scriptures? We hardly have time for that. The church does not encourage the scriptures. We ought to do mediation on the word of God. The words of John The word was with God ...etc will touch your heart if you mediate on the sentences and these words soothes your heart like a pain balm. I often wonder why we are so afraid of the believers when they are not afraid of us. Our clergy often critise them from the pulprits but they do not. Many times the clergy will stop us from reaching to God.Many times our own Catholics are deprived from preaching the word of God. If a lay man wants to preach the word of God he will have to climb the Himalayas, swim the English Channel and finally may be told sorry we cannot allow you. Many of us the Roman Catholics are suffering from Fearosis Syndrome. We are hidding something and are afraid the truth may be revealed and the bomb migh go on fire. Singing the song of Come Holy Spirit will not make the Holy Spirit descend down on us. Our hearts must be set on fire. The fire must be engulfing you. It took the church years to publish a konkani Bible and when it was put on the stand the people could not afford it. Christmas is the time to think about the poor. Everyone seems to loving the poor and the aged. It looks like to get this affection one has to starve for 330 days. We have money but not for the poor. We collect money for the poor but it does not reach them. Jesus came for these poor people. Christmas time is the renewal time of our life. We can celebrate only if Christ lives in us. Today people fear of dying in hell. Our prayers are all out of fear. Catholics mostly read Pslam 91. They want God to protect them. They do not know that they have to ask God to teach us to love. Love is the word that is found in dictionary only. No love for our parents, our spouses, our children, our neighbours and others. We have no love for ourselves and yet we want to take part in Christmas celebration..Mere Midnight mass will not make a christmas. Empty your hearts and receive Jesus. Happy New Year _ Much more than email – don't miss out on the rest of the Windows Live™. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/
