[Goanet] CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF YOUNG GOANS, BAHRAIN
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) My hearty congratulations salutations goes to the newly elected President of Young Goans, Bahrain, Mr. Francis Correia all his team members. May the success shine upon you to lead the Goan community in Bahrain. Hope this tradition of electing new President, nominating new members having an auditor to conduct audit of all the accounts will take place in the Goan clubs based in Doha Qatar too. From Mario F. D' Costa all his friends in Doha Qatar.
[Goanet] Xavier's News and Features, E-Service (XNFES): SUMMER COURSES, 2009
2009-04-09
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St. Xavier's College - Mapusa - Goa - India - 403507 (TEL: 0832-2262356 WEBSITE: www.xavierscollege-goa.com)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) XAVIER? NEWS FEATURES E-SERVICE (XNFES) SUMMER COURSES, 2009 St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science Commerce, Mapusa, Goa, is organizing a series of short term courses during Summer 2009, at the College Campus. Those interested kindly contact the College Office between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1) Windows XP and Linux Installation Net Administration from 15th to 18th April, 2009. Timing: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration Fees: Rs.250/-. (2) PC Peripheral Maintenance from 16th to 18th April, 2009. The course covers the basics in Computer Peripherals, Assembly of Computers, Troubleshooting, Formatting and Installatiion of the operating system. Those above 15 years of age are eligible. Timing: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Registration Fees: Rs.300/- (Accepted latest by 16th April, 2009) (3) Organic Farming and E.M. on 15th April, 2009. Timing: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Rs.100/-. (4) Vermicomposting on 16th April, 2009. Timing: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Rs.100/-. (5) Flower Arrangement on 18th April, 2009. A talk-cum demonstration will be organized to learn the different ways of presenting flowers. Flowers brighten up a room and its aesthetic value is enhanced with appropriate rearrangements. Timing: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration Fees: Rs.100/-. Admissions are open to all interested. For further information admission forms please contact College office or Phone 2262356 or e-mail at xavierscollege@ bsnl.in The purpose is to make available to the general public and to the holidaying students an opportunity to upgrade their knowledge.
[Goanet] ALEXYZ Daily Cartoon (09Apr09)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Sir...I'm not sure if the Shoes...were THROWN at the Posters...or kept in Protest! To enjoy the visual cartoon please visit: www.alexyztoons.com Site sponsored by www.goasudharop.org
[Goanet] Goanet Reader: Caste, an old story that mostly never gets told
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Dear Frederick Noronha and Kalanand Mani Sorry for my broken English but I would like to say that I've liked much your article Caste, 'an old story that mostly never gets told' to put down again the people thinking in what was happened and can happened again. I'm with you by heart, Silvia Bragança ___ Sílvia Bragança Av. Mártires de Mueda 436/5 1º andar Maputo Tel: 21498132 ___
[Goanet] Information .Formation.Transformation
2009-04-09
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St. Xavier's College - Mapusa - Goa - India - 403507 (TEL: 0832-2262356 WEBSITE: www.xavierscollege-goa.com)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Information .Formation.Transformation A two day Faculty Enrichment Programme (FEP) was held at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa on 19th and 20th March, 2009. The theme for the programme was EDUCATION TO PEACE AND COMMUNIAL HARMONY. The Resource person was Dr. (Fr.) Jerry Rosario, S.J. from Chennai (T.N.). Dr. Rosario has a doctorate in Political Theology and a degree in Civil Law. He is a socio-pastoral animator and an activist whose area of work is with the dalits in India. He is a visiting professor in thirty-five institutions and has lectured in forty-three countries. Dr. Rosario has authored fifty four books for undergraduate and university students. He is the founder of JEPASA, DHANAM and MANITHAM. 'DO NOT LEAVE THE WORLD THE WAY YOU FOUND IT' - the AICUF motto, turned around Dr. Rosario's life into a 'Mission'. With this stirring statement, Dr. Rosario introduced the concept of education. He raised some thought provoking questions/statements on the true essence of education. Education, he stressed, is an ongoing process that should challenge us to change and grow. Often 'a moment of crisis is a moment of change'. The better approach to education is to encourage questions. In keeping with Socratic thinking, he said: Answers can only inform.. Questions form. Education should, therefore, provoke students to question, stir their imagination for a 'new future', generate awareness of the present, and an analysis of the past through re-reading of the past historically and structurally. This awareness would then result in the animation of students, to develop a fresh outlook that would enthuse and empower them into action for a positive transformation of society. These above components of the education process operate within the six societal systems i.e. social, political and economic systems which are the 'basic systems' and cultural, religious and ideological systems which are meaning systems. Education then is 'Information' that leads to 'Formation' of self, and results in 'Transformation' of society for the better. The group-sharing that followed focused on the introductory session on education and on the challenge for change that may have inspired the participants. The feedback from participants affirmed that Dr. Rosario was an enthusiastic speaker, with a clear vision and deep convictions. His insights were inspiring and enriching, examples very factual and down-to-earth, and all this was effectively communicated with much wit and humour in a style that was endearing to all. The challenges that inspired the teachers included: introducing value added teaching in the classroom situation, rewriting our scripts, treating each year as a new year, encouraging the spirit of enquiry in students, encouraging spiritualism rather than materialism, promoting responsible citizenship and sensitivity to the needs and rights of 'the other', becoming good role models for the students. In short, the faculty members agreed on the principle that 'we had to be the change we want to see in our students'. Introducing the theme of peace and communal harmony, Dr. J. Rosario related the little known life story of the childhood of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Through it, he highlighted the definitive role played by a teacher in shaping the destiny of the students. Education needs to look at holistic formation where religion and class should not matter. Religion should help unite us in terms of our focus and help us achieve our goals. We need to identify the needy, marginalized students and make their concerns an important priority. Institutions of education need to reconsider their elitist approach to academic excellence. Dr. Rosario focused on the negative aspects of communal disharmony and peaceless societies where violence was the order of the day. He stressed on the fact that these reactions always have a cause that needs to be questioned. Using examples of Krishna and Jesus, he laid emphasis on the need to stand up for the Truth without seeking personal gain. Every reaction follows a spiral of violence. The spiral begins with 'Suppression' and 'Oppression' as a result of the denial of human rights, communalism, malnutrition, etc. This is followed by the stage of 'Demonstration' where a revolt takes place against suppression. The next stages are 'Repression' and 'Progression'. Progression heralds a new consciousness where change has brought about peace and harmony coupled
[Goanet] Indian Expatriates too to the Polling Station.!!!
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) GULF-GOANS e-NEWSLETTER (since 1994) -- Indian Expatriates too to the Polling Station.!!! Here in Kuwait, on 11 April 2009 a new form of protest will take place. India will hold general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha in 5 phases on April 16, April 22, April 23, April 30, May 7 and May 13, 2009. As 700 million voters in India march to the polling stations to cast their votes, expatriate Indians in Kuwait too cast their votes in a model polling station being arranged at United Indian School, Abbassiya. It is under the auspices of THANIMA (The Human And Nostalgic Interaction of Malayalees Abroad) JANAVIDHITHANIMA 09, a symbolic polling which in turn an opportunity to Indians in Kuwait to take part in elections and to raise their demands including voting rights to expatriate Indian Citizens and representation of Non Resident Indians in Indian Parliament and State legislatures. JANAVIDHITHANIMA has planned as a demonstration also to press for the expatriate demands like involvement in developmental process planning and to seek actions with political willpower in the issues of rehabilitation, reservation and welfare fund for expatriates. The organizers also plead to stop Union and State Governments' attitude of indecision, hesitancy, laziness and sluggishness and over simplification in expatriate problems. The polling will be hold from 4 PM to 8 PM. Any Indian expatriate with Civil ID or Passport can come and cast their vote. There will be four columns in the ballot paper, viz.; UPA, NDA, Third Front and Protest Vote. Counting of votes and announcement of results will be taken place later on. The ballots and mega memorandum will be submitted to Indian President, Prime Minister, Chief Election Commissioner and Embassy of India in Kuwait. Countries like USA and the Philippines have granted voting rights to their overseas citizens. Expatriate citizens of countries, such as, China, Germany and Italy have representation in their nations' parliament- the organizers pointed out in a press note. Pakistan, India's neighbor country also has decided to grant voting rights to overseas Pakistanis in the next election. The population of overseas Indians is 30 million including Non Resident Indians and People of Indian Origin around the globe. There are 3 million and 1.6 million Indians respectively in USA and the UK. NRI population in Gulf Cooperation Council states include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE and Oman estimated to be around 6,000,000 (2006-2007). They are without citizenship and any privileges as part of it. They send $ 10 Billion every year to the home country. Remittance inflows from overseas Indians, in total, increased to $ 43.5 Billion during 2007-08 as compared to $ 30.8 billion in 2006-07. However, Centre and States governments have given a deaf ear to expatriates' demands. They ever try to betray this section of people and ignore their voice, as they are vote-less. Hence, it is an awakening to press the demands including voting rights and representation in parliament and legislatures, the organizers informed. For more details contact : 99703872 / 66071276 or email: thanimakuw...@yahoo.com Goa-World.Com Team and Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter Moderators and Team Members support THANIMA - Kuwait. For more details, email thanimakuw...@yahoo.com
[Goanet] All that Jazz...
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) I happened to read this brilliant article by Stanley Pinto again today: http://www.angelav.com/dulpodmag.php?is=10a=22vol=2002iss=1smd=pg=0 Come page five... and my heart bled: ...Till one day it was gone. Suddenly, unexpectedly. Sadly. And much, much before it changed its name, Bombay metamorphosed into Mumbai. We were left with a handful of memories. Now they too have faded. Sic transit Gloria. Orlando You are receiving this message because you have opted in to the Angel AV list. To unsubscribe, please follow this link: http://www.angelav.com/sml/
Re: [Goanet] RELIGION: A People and Their Karma (Wendy Doniger, on Hinduism)
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Very nice review; must read the book!
[Goanet] Let's Prove That We Are Matured And Responsible
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Let's Prove That We Are Matured And Responsible As we Goans march on into the 21st century, it is the power and the will of the people of Goa that needs to be affirmed and established, and to do that what we need in earnest, is a revamp of the Town and Country Planning Act to incorporate the 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution in a bid to ensure a participatory planning process for panchayats and municipal bodies, which is being sought by the people of Goa. It is high time our elected members of the Assembly give us a part of what we gave them, when we elected them to power. The panchayat minister is very keen to strangle us with an amendment to the Panchayati Raj Act, this act will empower the secretaries and the bureaucrats to over rule peoplesresolutions, instead of empowering the Aam Aadmi, our selfish corrupt politicians are planning to make Aam Aadmi impotent and powerless. Though there could be a tangible theory that the our politicians may have brought forth, reason enough to act against the wishes of the people, most probably their theory is that, if we can be so naïve enough to elect such incompetent and depraved imbeciles, over and over again to the Assembly, we most certainly don't know what is good or bad for us and hence don't deserve power in our hands. Could be, they have a point there. Power in the hands of immature, irresponsible could be dangerous !!! Now the million dollar question is, are we still immature and irresponsible, even after we have seen, all that's been going on in our beloved Goa ? We showed that we are matured and responsible during the opinion polls, we showed we are matured and responsible when we forced the government to make Konkanni the official language of Goa and we showed we are matured and responsible when we forced the government to scrap RP 2011 and we most certainly are not immature and irresponsible NOW !! I hope for the sake of Goa, we will let the government know in no uncertain terms the fallacies of their misconceptions and prove that we indeed are mature and responsible people who love and cherish Goa All over Goa, panchayats have come forward with their own plans and redrafts for RP2021, this is the power of the people, for the people and by the people, with all the hard work done, let's not go back to sleep but force the government to implement the changes done by the people in the RP 2021. There is no doubt that Goa needs RP, but that should be what the people want and not what the corrupt politicians want. Our Parliamentary elections are just round the corner, let us all be united in your fight as Goans for Goa and get rid of both the communal and the corrupt parties from Goa. To Goa with Love Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful in certain legal jurisdictions. If you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __
Re: [Goanet] Your pictures on Flickr
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Hello All, We are at the moment integrating a media gallary with our site at www.angelav.com If you wish to upload pictures and movies you are welcome, the link is www.angelav.com/gallery . Uploads will be moderated to allow only Goan / Goa related content. We will have sections for daily news etc. If you need a special folder please write to me. Cheers Orlando - Original Message - From: kaleon kal...@emirates.net.ae To: goanet@lists.goanet.org Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 9:39 AM Subject: [Goanet] Your pictures on Flickr Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Hi Frederick Would love to see and appreciate your pics, but can't access Flickr from here. Can you post on another site? Thanks Louise
[Goanet] Talking Photo: Petromax or Pettrumas
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Talking Photo: Petromax or Pettrumas We called it pettrumas, we had one (imported). At churches, we also seen them hanging above us. during late evening Feast salves, Good Friday etc When the brightness starts to deem They used to bring it down (thru a rope/pulley) one by one say every half an hour for pumping and to retain brightness. And there were about 8-10, 4-5 each side. I also remember seeing them at Tiatr, zagor, local feast fairs, dances (suvari) on the feast nights etc. During my recent visit to Curtorim, I saw them at a kaddio/bobbio stall. I have a pic. This pettrumas is also taken from a small restaurant, near the church area, Curtorim Pettrumas http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3422236064/sizes/l/ Now, there are different petromax which works on LP gas. another pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk2/84940648/ The place/village where I lived, there was no electricity until around 1975. Which also means there were no fans, fridges, A/c, TV, Video, DVD etc. We had large 4 band Philips or Panasonic Radio which worked on 4 large battery cells. We often listen to Ceylon 'Srilanka broadcating Corporation' and I even remember Alfred Rose songs playing there oncassionaly. Don't you remember anything like this? Why not write something about it? Pl make it short and brief so that everybody reads it. 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] WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) In response to the following message of Rene Barreto: Goemkars ! Global Goans should commend the enthusiastic group - Thomas Sequeira, Felix Dias Adv. Joseph David along with GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation), The Goan Review, Gulab in Mumbai for their efforts ( read report below) in bringing the Goan Clubs in MUMBAI -under one umbrella - a Federation. Bringing Goans TOGETHER is the first sign of progress and unity. UNITY is an important factor in todays world , no comm unity can exist without UNITY. It is why , Goan Associations should not work in isolation as it is happening today. Every other Indian Community work s through established welfare organizations, it is time for us GOANS to do the same. Goan Associations should form Alliances and must stand up for the voiceless - and show that they care for their members by their actions - not mere words. I am pleased to note that a Federation of Goan Associations -Mumbai is being formed in association with GRAF , let that federation be the VOICE of the Goans of Mumbai. This should be the VOICE that will speak on behalf of the GOANS of MUMBAI in Mumbai and Goa too. The time for CHANGE has come, many of our Goan leaders are playing a very positive role, they are putting aside their differences and working TOGETHER for the betterment of the Global Goan Community. Lets us wish them all the success as they pursue the formation of the * Goan Kudds federation * in Mumbai. Goans get involved - address problems don't just complain : JUST DO IT ! GRAF (Goan Review Art Foundation) - we are with you ! rene barreto WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS GOANWORLD: http://worldgoan.blogspot.com/ WORLD ALLIANCE OF GOAN ASSOCIATIONS I have been eagerly looking forward to something like this to happen for a long time, but at the same time, was petty skeptical about it happening, as we Goans are known for our fragmented communities, some people tend to call it crab mentality but I wholly disagree with that, I would rather call it, having egos bigger than our back sides. Differences of opinions are and will always be there, but it is imperative to show our maturity and genuineness to sort out our differences like educated human beings and still hold on to the frills of unity, if in unity we strengthen, in disunity, we fragment and become weak, I was shocked and dismayed to note that, we as a small community in Duabi find it very difficult to be one Goan unit and instead have two groups trying to upstage each other. What will it take to keep aside out petty differences and join hands and work for the benefit of our small community ? It was noted that even in Sharjah, there was animosity within the Goan community in the parish matters, but heard that of late, that's history, as the Goan priest at the Sharjah Parish has somehow managed to get all concerned together to work for the common good. I do solute GARF and all concerned for coming together in uniting the Goan community in Mumbai, so to Rene Barreto who has been working tirelessly, to form an alliance of all Goan forums world wide. It's indeed a concept worth looking into and participating in, to attaining a harmonious union of our Goan Communities world wide. Bringing Goans together is a sure sign of progress as Rene himself said it, I would like to go a little further and say it's phenomenal. So let's pack , doubt, distrust, jealously and most of all our egos, throw them aside and work in unity for the welfare of our Global Goan community as well as for our beloved Goa and Goans who are in a sort of a state of limbo back home at the moment. As Rene himself said it Goans get involved - address problems, don't just complain and for God's sake just do it !!! I wish Rene Barreto and his team all success and request all the Goan Communities world wide to support and help to make this concept a reality, hope to see an united Global Goan Community in the very near future Viva Goa Freddy Agnelo Fernandes The content of this electronic communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and any others who are specifically authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or otherwise placing reliance on the contents of this
[Goanet] On Ponzi schemes
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) The following Bill Moyers interview with William K.Black, will be helpful to those trying to understand Ponzi schemes. vjp + Moyers Journal: Madoff Was A Piker -- America's Big Banks Are a Far Larger Fraudulent Ponzi Scheme http://www.alternet.org/workplace/135161/moyers_journal%3A_madoff_was_a_piker_--_america%27s_big_banks_are_a_far_larger_fraudulent_ponzi_scheme/
[Goanet] Goan Catholics... in search for an identity?
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) An interesting page... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goan_Catholics But some contentious issues included (which could keep Goanet busy in debate for a month of Sundays). For one: Most of the ancestors of Goan Catholics, were Saraswat Brahmins, who had migrated to Goa from Aryavarta due to the withering of the Saraswati river. -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ http://goa1556.goa-india.org I am a passenger on the spaceship Earth. - R. Buckminster Fuller
Re: [Goanet] Your pictures on Flickr
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) 2009/4/9 kaleon kal...@emirates.net.ae: Hi Frederick Would love to see and appreciate your pics, but can't access Flickr from here. Can you post on another site? Thanks Louise Hi Louise, Please see if you could view the pics here: http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ Hello All, We are at the moment integrating a media gallary with our site at www.angelav.com If you wish to upload pictures and movies you are welcome, the link is www.angelav.com/gallery . Uploads will be moderated to allow only Goan / Goa related content. We will have sections for daily news etc. If you need a special folder please write to me. Cheers Orlando Hi Orlando, If your interface makes it easy to upload (i.e. by allowing it to import photos from another site, rather than having to go through the upload process all over again), I'd sure be interested to share -- at least -- my music-related pics there. FN -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ http://goa1556.goa-india.org Sent from Pune, MH, India quot;I do not fear computers. I fear lack of them.quot; - Isaac Asimov
[Goanet] Goanet] Goanet Reader: Thinking About Babush: Mapping the terrains of the operation
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Jason speculates hugely as to why people of Taleigaon voted for Babush. The speculation may be true or may not be true, but my suggestion is instead of arm-chair speculation, how about going and taking some field data ? All it takes is to go to some Taleigaon slums and ask them why they voted for Babush. Or may be frequent some Taleigaon taverns and ask them why they voted for Babush, and why not for the opposing faction! regards, Samir
[Goanet] [JudeSundayReflections] Good Friday
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) 04-Apr-2009 Dear Friend, No one wants to suffer, everyone tries to escape the difficult and painful moments of life. In fact we are very uncomfortable even to look at others suffering. If people blame us for causing suffering we immediately avoid responsibility and pass the buck to others. When confronted we look for the easy way out. Yet the Christian way is the way of the cross, there is no compromise, there is no other way to live the call of a Christian. The cross by itself has no meaning unless we can discover Jesus in every cross. This demands faith and a surrender. Have a ‘good Friday’ accepting and surrendering to Him! Fr. Jude Sunday Reflections: Good Friday ‘Signed by the Holy Cross, we are redeemed!’10-Apr-2009 Isaiah 52: 13 - 53:12; Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9; John 18: 1-19:42; Today’s first reading from the fourth servant song of Second Isaiah contributed three features to the Church’s understanding of the crucifixion: Christ’s suffering was innocent, vicarious, and redemptive; it is for all persons; and the suffering servant will be vindicated. It speaks of the humiliation and exaltation of the suffering servant of the Lord. This song of the suffering servant contemplates the fate of the man upon whom the hopes of Israel rest. The unmerited afflictions of the servant expiate for the wickedness of others. His ultimate triumph and victory are glimpsed beyond the present persecution and the rejection of the people, and the ignominious death on the cross. The servant is innocent gentle and humble and through his obedience unto death he will save mankind. Remembering Glory There is a strange legend of a monk who was walking in the monastery garden alone, thinking of the Passion of our Lord, just before Holy Week. As he slowly paced along, he saw something lying in the path, and picked it up. It was the crown of thorns which our Lord had worn for our sakes, and he reverently carried it to the little chapel, and laid it upon the altar. Never had Holy Week been so well kept, for the sight of that crown of thorns made them realize the sufferings and the love of Jesus more than they had ever done before. At last Easter Sunday dawned, and the monk rose early for his Easter preparations, and came to the chapel. As the sun shone through the window, it lighted up the altar, it touched the crown of thorns, and there in the Easter sunlight the thorns had blossomed into the most beautiful flowers. It is a little parable. For it is suffering and sacrifice which bring forth the most splendid fruits. Anthony Castlein ‘Quotes and Ancdotes’ In the second reading from the letter to the Hebrews we are told that Jesus as a high priest saved us by his blood and through his many trials he was given a deeper understanding of what a life of obedience to the demands of God’s law means for men. He thus understands human nature, a fact that should lead us to unbounded confidence in him as he is one of us in all things but sin. He is the faithful and compassionate high priest who constantly pleads our cause before His father and intercedes for us. We are shown the saving work of Jesus wrought through his suffering and through him we have access to God our Father. Saviour Heroes A religious persecution in 1980 left a region of Guatemala without priests. But the people continued to meet in various parishes. Once a month they sent a delegate to a part of Guatemala where priests were still functioned. Travelling up to eighteen hours on foot, the delegate celebrated the Lord’s Supper in the name of the parish. Describing one of these celebrations, Fernando Bermudez writes in his book, Death and Resurrection in Guatemala: The altar was covered with baskets of bread. After the mass, each participant came up to take his or her basket home again. Now the bread was Holy Communion for the brothers and sisters of each community. In time the authorities closed all churches. But the people refused to stop gathering, recalling Jesus’ words, “where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them. Mark Link in ‘Journey’ The passion as presented by John is highly dramatic as he presents the passion as the triumph of Jesus Christ on the cross. Throughout the passion John shows Jesus always serenely in command. Through his attitude and actions during his passion he illustrated what he said: “No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.” He is master of his own fate. In the central portion of his passion from the trial
[Goanet] GOANS THE COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) While Fitz De Souza is quite right in pointing out that Goans formed the backbone of the British Colonial Administration in East Africa, I'm afraid I cannot agree with his observation that they could have been more critical of White colonialism in the dark continent. What Fitz has to remember is that the Goans he is probably referring to were all civil servants like myself. As such, we were not permitted to engage in politics or make any political statements however much we may have wanted to do so. We could not(and here I speak personally) afford the luxury of losing our jobs. When an opportunity presented itself, here in the U.K., I made my feelings clear in a speech delivered at Henley-on-Thames, Oxford, some years ago, and which some of you may have read.In a further article published in the Kenya journal, KENYA PAST PRESENT,(a magazine of the Kenya Museum Society), I put the Goan contribution on record. Mervyn Maciel -- Mervyn
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Petromax or Pettrumas
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Joe, I believe that Petromax was a company that makes these kerosene lanterns. I remember having read the name on one of those lanterns, that we had in the village. The variation of Pettrumas is the typical Goan variation of 'Chockopser' for Shock absorber, 'Keelinder' for Cleaner or 'Pulumber' for Plumber! In our village of Verem/Reis Magos too, there was a shop belonging to one Aluappa and he was much in demand to not only fix these Pettrumas but also to provide his Kerosene lamps for all the village functions like 'Natak', tiatr or any late night functions. I just googled for Petromax, and got this website: http://www.petromax.de/en/home.html and it appears that they still make those in Germany. Naguesh Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 08:18:54 + From: joego...@yahoo.co.uk To: goa...@goanet.org Talking Photo: Petromax or Pettrumas We called it pettrumas, we had one (imported). At churches, we also seen them hanging above us. during late evening Feast salves, Good Friday etc When the brightness starts to deem They used to bring it down (thru a rope/pulley) one by one say every half an hour for pumping and to retain brightness. And there were about 8-10, 4-5 each side. I also remember seeing them at Tiatr, zagor, local feast fairs, dances (suvari) on the feast nights etc. The place/village where I lived, there was no electricity until around 1975. Which also means there were no fans, fridges, A/c, TV, Video, DVD etc. We had large 4 band Philips or Panasonic Radio which worked on 4 large battery cells. We often listen to Ceylon 'Srilanka broadcating Corporation' and I even remember Alfred Rose songs playing there oncassionaly. Don't you remember anything like this? Why not write something about it? Pl make it short and brief so that everybody reads it. joego...@yahoo.co.uk
[Goanet] Mr. Borges, Please Awake!
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Mr. Borges Please Awake! By Tomazinho Cardozo I have gone through the reply of Sebastiao Borges posted on Sunday, 5 Apr 2009 at 22:33 hours. It reminds me of a proverb in Konkani, Nidloloeak zago korunk zata punn nidechem ddong ghetloleak matr zago korunk zaina. This is exactly the state of mind of Mr. Sebastiao Borges. In order to shorten my reply, I see two major confusions being created by Mr. Borges in his reply in order to create more confusion in the minds of the readers. This is how Mr. Borges and his lobby always functions. These confusions are: 1. According to him it is not possible to identify 'who are' and 'who are not' the protagonists of Konkani in Roman script among the people appointed by the Government in various departments. 2. The second major confusion that he creates is that according to him if one writes in Konkani in Roman script he/she cannot be against Konkani in Roman script. Before I clear the perception about these Borges-created confusion let me first unfold the lies and mischief of Mr. Borges in other minor issues. (a) For the information of Mr. Borges let it be known that my manuscripts in Roman script were not considered by GKA pointing to the fact that OLA defines Konkani as Konkani written in Devnagori script. It was politely rejected requesting me to transliterate it into Devnagori script which I did not do. (b) One thing is good that Mr. Borges agrees that GKA started promoting Konkani in Roman script since 2005 only. He questions about the type and number of books 'assisted/promoted' by GKA during this period. Mr. Borges you are the member of the General Council and the Governing body of GKA during that time. Being an important member of GKA can you not yourselves find out the statistics? Please do it. (c)Mr. Borges and his likes are again and again harping on one book that could not be published in 1992 during the Tiatr Centenary Celebrations. The book was an anthology of 101 Kantaram in Konkani. I was entrusted to compile that book. I could not do it because prominent Kantaram composers did not co-operate. This has been explained many times but people like Mr. Borges tries to stress upon it for reasons best known to them. My article to which Mr. Borges has replied is the Adverse Impact of OLA. For the sake of argument, let us suppose that the said book was published. Would it change in any way the adverse impact of OLA on Konkani in Roman script? Or does he try to project that GKA did not do any injustice to Konkani in Roman script? If only three books in Konkani in Roman script and hundreds of books in Konkani in Devanogori script are published by GKA, does that affect Mr. Borges in any way? No, because this is his concept of justice to Konkani in Roman script. Thirdly Mr. Borges harps on non-publication of one book. He has no courage to state that I have written and published 23 books in Konkani in Roman script which includes Tiatrs, Kantaram, Short Stories, Poems, Mando Dulpods, One Act Plays, Essays, etc. How many books have you written and published Mr. Borges? (d) He talks of a Monograph of M. Boyer, a book of C. D'Silva and a CD of a project which, according to him, was left on the table of the President of GKA. What relevance this has got to the adverse impact of OLA on Konkani in Roman script? He asks me throw some light on them. Mr. Borges, as I have stated earlier, you are a very important member of GKA. What prevents you to throw some light on all these 'issues'? I hope Mr. Borges will focus his writings only towards the issue in question in future. (e) Mr. Borges states that the demand for equal status to Roman script along with Devnagori script is stupid. According to him it will end in making Marathi also the Official Language of Goa. This is yet another myth of Mr. Borges. The Official Language Act of Goa says that Konkani ( in Devnagori script) shall be the Official Language of Goa and Marathi shall also be used for all official purposes. Today Marathi enjoys almost equal status to that of Konkani in Devnagori script. If one analyses the usage of Marathi and Konkani in Devnagori script in Goa one finds that use of Marathi is far ahead of Konkani in Devnagori script. Government funding to Konkani in Devnagori script as well as to Marathi language is same. Sometimes Marathi has received more funds than Konkani in Devnagori script from the Goa Gvernment. For example there are about 8 dailies in Marathi with a total
[Goanet] Indian Elections
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Quick guide: Indian election http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7938369.stm India: Democracy's dance http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7914229.stm In pictures: India election campaign http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7985415.stm If I were a prime minister... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7970921.stm _ Beyond Hotmail — see what else you can do with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665375/direct/01/
[Goanet] Goa road transport directory available online
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Not very new (it's been there for some time, probably) but useful. Shows the different routes, and rates for vehicles (per kilometre, and along different routes). Of course, inflation means the latter changes frequently, or is simply not abided by in the absence of tickets, etc. http://www.goatransport.com/directory2007.pdf -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ http://goa1556.goa-india.org quot;Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.quot; - H.G. Wells
Re: [Goanet] Let's Prove That We Are Matured And Responsible
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Dear Freddy, I endorse what you say. But proving that we Goans are mature and responsible will be a difficult exercise, like: Prove to whom? The reality is that either we Goans are 'mature' and 'responsible' or we are not. Proving it has no place or the meaning. Having said that, let me say that I am hearing things which may or may not be true. But then one cannot discount anything which one hears these days, can we?? This concerns the promulgation and subsequent passing of the 'Ordinance' to save Fomento's Cidade de Goa. It seems that after the Supreme Court order, Fomento's bosses wanted the government to come to its rescue. But when they realised that there was a considerable dragging of feet, it was time to throw weight around. The message that went across is believed to be that . Incase you drag your feet much longer, be ready to have Babush Monserrate as the CM of Goa. This threat even moved the Governor's hand over the Ordinance, didn't it? Considering that Babush, an arch enemy of Fomento, was seen fully supporting the Cidade, what came to pass cannot be taken lightly. Can we now? The Taleigao Panchayat election was won by Babush Monserrate's pannel -- 11 out of 11. The only ward which gave a tough fight was the ward contested by Jennifer Monserrate v/s Anabel. Here also, this was possible because a very mature and responsible person went out of his way to help clinch Jennifer's victory. Had this same mature and responsible person decided to help Anabel instead, the result would have been quite different. But then there is a quip pro quo, Isn't there? The other day, I got an SOS from a friend of mine to tell me that a Delhi-ite was looking for a 'Portuguese House', price no bar. I shared this information with my colleague in the Party and he said don't do it with a straight face. We must not allow this. We must not allow what! I retorted. Can you stop ten thousand Goans turned brokers not to do this? Didn't you and I want to coax moneyed Goan NRIs to set up a 'TRUST' so that Goan house properties which are lying wasted and which are being purchased by outsiders left right and center could be bought, preserved,/renovated and then sold to Goans only, or leased them to the Tourist department so that these could be rented out etc, etc? and thus maintain the much worried about Goan identity? Didn't we both invest in a trip to Margao to talk/convince/sell this idea to another prominent Goan? Were we successful?? No sir, I am not throwing this opportunity away which will get me a hefty commission. Besides, I have ten such antique Portuguese Houses with vast properties on my radar with thousands of brokers buzzing around like bees. And I am not going to be bothered if it is a Delhi-ite or an Afghan Laden-ite. Now tell me Freddy, my dear. Am I not a mature and a responsible Goan?.. who is forced to do things against his will, anyway, there being no other alternative?? I see that Expat Goans are worried about the much touted Goan identity on the air-waves of the internet distributing lists. But I feel that this is just pure 'gas'. Rene Baretto was once instrumental to start a process of handing over the Goan NRIs (NRI FUNDING) in the hands of the glib GOAN- RSS which I happened to make a lot of noise about. Luckily, better sense prevailed and the whole thing was dropped. I don't blame Rene for this. Surely he was misled. Now we know how large tracks of land were haphazardly handed over to the SEZs by this same glib Goan RSS and who is seen crying foul over Goa's negative mentality towards development. The message is: Goans, if they are mature and responsible, will set up a 'POWERFUL TRUST' on the above lines so that Goan Identity may be saved as Goan Identity is linked to Goan property remaining in Goan hands. For once, powerful Goan expats must not doodle with given alms and charities at home here in Goa and feel great about it that they are doing a worth-while job of saving Goa. They must realise that they are helping Goa to sink even faster. I am sorry if I have sounded irrational or critical of good work. The above portrayed sentiments are valid when I have gone on record to say that ' When my party comes to power in Goa, the first thing that will happen is that all the NGOs will have nothing to do and be rendered 'UNEMPLOYED'. Because, the system of governance will be such that there will be no cause for people to be disgruntled about governance anymore and want to protest for anything and
[Goanet] ALERT: One suicide in Goa almost every day !!
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED --- --- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: goad...@bsnl.in --- One suicide in State almost every day ! Suraj Nandrekar Sounds shocking but true, there is one suicide in the State every single day. According to the information available with Herald there are nearly 300 suicides recorded every year in the last five years. The year 2004 saw 309 suicide incidents, the next year the figure came down to 278 and has remained more or less steady since then — 2006 (274), 2007 (267) and 2008 (283). According to police records, the victims have ended their lives for various reasons like frustration due to sickness, mental depression, family problem, love affairs, alcohol, unemployment, property matter, financial problem, failure in exam, etc. Says Superintendent of Police Atmaram Deshpande “there is a reason behind every suicide, but it is difficult to explain or control this huge number of almost one suicide per day.” He said while the youngsters often tend to end their lives over love failure, the adults take the extreme step due financial problems, family tension, alcoholism, etc. Statistics also point out that places like Ponda, Mapusa, Margao, Old Goa and Vasco — where migrant population is more — account for more suicide incidents. When asked why suicide among migrants is much higher, Deshpande said that was due to financial problems. “They come to Goa to earn money, but when they find it tough they end their lives,” he said. A city based psychiatrist from Porvorim, Dr Melwyn Chagas e Silva says that “there have been couple of studies in Kerala and Bangalore on suicides and it has come to light that most of the cases are due to depression and alcoholism.” For tackling the problem of suicide in Goa, Dr Melwyn said emphasis must be laid on mental health services. “For a population of 100 crore we have just 400 to 500 psychiatrists, 500 to 600 psychologists and maybe similar number of mental health workers,” he said adding “but you see in the US the number of psychiatrists would be 60,000, and as many number of psychologists and mental health workers.” Dr Melwyn also said that awareness needs to be created amongst every citizen on the issue. “Every person who commits suicide tells someone that he is fed up of life and wants to end it; this is the time when the person must help him and direct him to some expert,” he said adding “for this we need to educate everyone.” -- HERALD 06/4/09 page 1 -- == GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:goad...@bsnl.in - Working On Issues Of Development Democracy ==
Re: [Goanet] GOANS THE COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Well said Mervyn. Goans had a choice. Be a part of the civil service and observe its rules or leave the civil service and do as you please. Nobody from what I know - is forced to be a part of ANY democratic civil service. There is one point I observed about a few ( I will call them irresponsible) Goan civil servants from Africa ( I met them in the UK a few years ago). Their families were exposed to all kinds of hardships by the actions of the 'man' of the house. This man had made zero provisions for the family - and were now (then) in the UK without any means (qualifications) of finding a new job. I also ask IF you guys believe that Pio Gama Pinto was a smart person and IF he wasn't 'taken care of' by the same folks he was fighting for ? Ans what about his brother Rozario? Tons of Indians and E African chaps came and took advantage of their hospitality ( and may I add ...naivety ) to what end? Were all these opportunistic organisms there for Rozario at the end? Thank God for Helen. Anyway good wishes to all those who want to remain 'idealistic' and naive. jc Mervyn Maciel wrote: While Fitz De Souza is quite right in pointing out that Goans formed the backbone of the British Colonial Administration in East Africa, I'm afraid I cannot agree with his observation that they could have been more critical of White colonialism in the dark continent. What Fitz has to remember is that the Goans he is probably referring to were all civil servants like myself. As such, we were not permitted to engage in politics or make any political statements however much we may have wanted to do so. We could not(and here I speak personally) afford the luxury of losing our jobs
[Goanet] Good Friday Today
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Good Friday today Only two 'Jinzvar' left - Today and Ash Wednesday. At home we were served Canji or Pez whole day today. Pez with 'Miskutt' or 'Hareacho' or 'Katlecho' or yesterday's leftover 'attoulo kolli' Strictly No Fish No meet today. Because, today is the day Lord Jesus Christ died on the Cross Ostore, Mhojea passot roddonakai, punn rodd tujea ani tujea bhurgiam pasot.. Jezucho XINN PORJE MHOJE HANVEN TUKA KITEM VAITT KELAM OU HAVEN TUKA KOSLI DHUK DILEA ZABAB DHI MHAKA PICs http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk13/2349761741/sizes/l/ video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBTxG-AxNXU Today, my mother used to give me 'Chaar Anne' i.e. 15paise for Jesus and 10 paise for O/L of 7 Sorrows. But I put 10 paise to Christ and 5 poixe to Saibinn the remaining 10 paise I spent to buy 'gorom gorom bhoje' which were available just outside the church. We could smell/flavour of 'Bhoje' right inside the Church around 6.00pm onwards. Bhoje then sold at the rate of 2p or 5 for 1o poixe Today, we attended the church say at 3pm and stayed there till 8.00pm as this was the time the Good Friday ceremony used to get over, I, know now, this time is reduced by keeping two Images of 'Crucified Jesus Christ' for public veneration or kissing with two money collection trays or boxes. Two crucifixs at one place does not really look good. 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] Good Friday Today
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Good Friday today Only two 'Jinzvar' left - Today and Ash Wednesday. At home we were served Canji or Pez whole day today. Pez with 'Miskutt' or 'Hareacho' or 'Katlecho' or yesterday's leftover 'attoulo kolli' Strictly No Fish No meat today. Because, today is the day Lord Jesus Christ died on the Cross http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk18/3409818513/sizes/l/ Ostore, Mhojea passot roddonakai, punn rodd tujea ani tujea bhurgiam pasot.. Jezucho XINN PORJE MHOJE HANVEN TUKA KITEM VAITT KELAM OU HAVEN TUKA KOSLI DHUK DILEA ZABAB DHI MHAKA PICs http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk13/2349761741/sizes/l/ video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBTxG-AxNXU Today, my mother used to give me 'Chaar Anne' i.e. 15paise for Jesus and 10 paise for O/L of 7 Sorrows. But I put 10 paise to Christ and 5 poixe to Saibinn the remaining 10 paise I spent to buy 'gorom gorom bhoje' which were available just outside the church. We could smell/flavour of 'Bhoje' right inside the Church around 6.00pm onwards. Bhoje then sold at the rate of 2p or 5 for 10 poixe Today, we attended the church say at 3pm and stayed there till 8.00pm as this was the time the Good Friday ceremony used to get over, I, know now, this time is reduced by keeping two Images of 'Crucified Jesus Christ' for public veneration or kissing with two money collection trays or boxes. Two crucifixs at one place does not really look good.
Re: [Goanet] Talking Photo: Petromax or Pettrumas
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) --- On Thu, 4/9/09, Naguesh Bhatcar sgbhat...@hotmail.com wrote: I just googled for Petromax, and got this website: http://www.petromax.de/en/home.html and it appears that they still make those in Germany. There were also Aladdin lamps during the Purtugez temp and in the early 60s. That company too is still in business. Please see: http://www.aladdinlamps.com/ This is the type of Aladdin table lamp that we had in our house: http://www.aladdinlamps.com/lamps/viewItem2.asp?idProduct=268 Cheers, Santosh
[Goanet] Publishers...
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Might interest you. List of independent publishers in India http://numsum.com/spreadsheet/show/94166 Copied and slightly edited from an earlier spreadsheet. http://numsum.com (numsum) seems like a good idea! FN -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ http://goa1556.goa-india.org Sent from Pune, MH, India It is easy to be brave from a safe distance. - Aesop
[Goanet] The Ecological Tragedy of River Sal in South Goa.
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Do GOACAN a favour, circulate this email to your family members, relatives, neighbours and friends. Help others be BETTER INFORMED --- --- Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre (GDRC) Email: goad...@bsnl.in --- - The Ecological Tragedy of River Sal - Part I - by NANDKUMAR KAMAT The Sal river is the Mississippi of Salcete taluka. Unfortunately there is no Mark Twain in Goa to sing the glories of its' character. The Salcete taluka with about 300 sq kms area is intimately linked to the well being of its' only river basin - the geologically special and ecologically fragile Sal river basin. Sal is the third largest river (35 kms) in Goa with third largest basin (301 sq kms). Although its' catchment area and runoff (700 million cubic metres per year) is one third of the Zuari river, it has not received even one third of attention which both Mandovi and Zuari rivers have received. This is a serious mistake by the planners considering the ecological tragedy of the river. Land use and drainage management planning in Salcete is destined to fail if it fails to respect the river basin, the hydrography and ignores the eco-restoration of the heavily silted and polluted channel between Margao's Khareband to Betul. Sal River is a geological and hydro- logical oddity. It runs parallel to the west coast geological fault. It is the only river that follows a North-South direction before meeting the Arabian Sea at Betul. The river originates as a small stream (now under the danger of obliteration due to development) from the ancient site of Mahalsa temple on Verna hills. Originally it could have been known as Verna River. There is a tradition in India to build temples at the site of the sources of rivers. But despite its' cultural importance, the Sal river was never treated as a sacred river. On the contrary, rampant urbanisation, drastic land use change, reckless hill cutting, heavy agricultural runoff, encroachments, dumping of waste and relentless human interference over past 50 years have brought this river to an ecological tragedy. After traversing a distance of 10 kms, it becomes wider and at Verna four streams combine in the paddy fields between Arossim and Cansaulim to create the main channel of the Sal River. Today this whole area has been transformed due to reckless land development endangering the feeder streams of the river. Till the river reaches Mugul, 12 more streams feed it. All these streams are getting heavily polluted and are in a very bad shape endangering the ecology of the river. After crossing Mugul Bridge, near the old court a small stream flowing from Agali near Holy Spirit church meets the river. Then the river crosses south central railway line near Damodar College. From here there is a westward turn, which takes the river to Khareband. From Khareband Sal River becomes an estuary. People and their popular politicians have perhaps forgotten that only a century ago the Sal estuary was fully navigable upto Margao. All types of country crafts used to navigate between Margao to Betul. During the ancient period it had played a supplementary role in feeding commodities and transporting other goods and passengers in the hinterland and had linked Chandor - the old capital of Bhojas and Goa Kadambas through a network of small ports at Betul, Velim and Assolna. Two large streams or rivulets - the Navelim and Cuncolim join this estuary below Varca. Upto Varca village the river channel is narrow - about 40-50 metres but the tidal effect seems more pronounced after Varca village. The river channel is widened to 750 metres downstream of Varca. The journey of Sal estuary from Varca to Betul is complex and interesting. There is a definite human signature is steering its' course to create vast fertile Khazan paddy fields, interior creeks and salt pans. This could have been possible due to heavy sediment load, which the primitive agricultural communities removed and deposited on higher ground to create new khazan lands. There are 8 major and 6 minor estuarine islands in the river channel. The major islands are natural but are protected by man-made embankments. The Northeast bank of the river has 14 primary tributaries/creeks and 38 secondary tributaries/creeks. The South west bank has four
[Goanet] Goa news for April 10, 2009
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** \'Cong MLAs contacted me over disqualification plea\' - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/6-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Cong-MLAs-contacted-me-over-disqualification-plea/articleshow/4382617.cmscid=1330116684ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNGOStzSK5Ns29uBpfLhc5GgQH4N9w *** SpiceJet begins cargo operations from Goa - TMCnet Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has added Goa as a new destination to its existing network of domestic cargo operations. Cargo operations have always been a great source of ancillary revenue for ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/9-0fd=Rurl=http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-spicejet-begins-cargo-operations-from-goa-/2009/04/07/4114758.htmcid=1328937824ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNHZsNR1NR6lh9DnNLnQsCKv-38s-A *** Iron ore exports from Goa up 15% on Chinese buying - Business Standard ich state, which contributes about 40 per cent to the overall iron ore shipments from the country, is estimated to ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/2-0fd=Rurl=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/iron-ore-exportsgoa15chinese-buying/354463/cid=1329761831ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNFt5HnpGW4UNN5OJtMaSJCbQEZRDw *** Goa Congress objects to NCPs Pawar-as-PM campaign - Thaindian.com haring arrangement with the Nationalist Congress Party in Goa, Thursday objected to NCP workers statements that their party chief Sharad Pawar would be the prime minister if the coalition ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/4-0fd=Rurl=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/politics/goa-congress-objects-to-ncps-pawar-as-pm-campaign_100177661.htmlcid=1329743914ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNEx09cuKKVUBhGQv4XHAQhxZkYBhw *** MPs have failed Goa: Saldanha - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/0-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/MPs-have-failed-Goa-Saldanha/articleshow/4382608.cmscid=1329490344ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNG2RU2lcAkJ7dVYB1JsTje6fzwwlQ *** EC officials in soup over night out - Times of India http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/5-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/EC-officials-in-soup-over-night-out/articleshow/4382833.cmscid=1329909306ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNHoI1bsurDsyMpyAjQHmcmeJNf5LA *** Jai Life after the ban in Goa! - BehindWoods hindWoods, IndiaThat Jai has got permission from the Producers Council to star in the Soundarya Rajinikanths home production Goa is well known in Kollywood. Behindwoods also reported a few days ago that Rajinikanth played a pivotal role in getting the ban lifted so ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/7-0fd=Rurl=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-09-02/jai-09-04-09.htmlcid=0ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNFIMZVfo8S4l0GlIoHSTlF6QCtK9A *** NGOs form pressure group - Times of India pecific issues, the nine NGOsUtt Goenkara, Goenchea Ramponkarancho Ekvott, Federation of Association of Tour taxi Owners and Drivers, Goa's Movement Against SEZ, ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/8-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/NGOs-form-pressure-group/articleshow/4382609.cmscid=0ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNENHugRns1xdD_i-3k2-9tixR76qw *** Goan liquor seized - Times of India mes of India, IndiaMANGALORE: Officials of excise department on duty at Anamod check point in Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district late on Tuesday detected an attemptto smuggle in Goan liquor into Karnataka. K Bheemappa, joint commissioner (excise), Mangalore division ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/3-0fd=Rurl=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Mangalore/Goan-liquor-seized/articleshow/4376535.cmscid=0ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNEjSt3Ljp9xapSyjO1u3EPPhfn-Gw *** Goa announces liquor curbs at election time - Hindu ndu, IndiaPANAJI: Goa has set restrictions on possession of liquor during the Lok Sabha elections #148; from 5 pm, April 21 to 5 pm, April 23, and on May 16. The two constituencies in the State go to the polls on April 23. The maximum that can be transported or ... http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=Tct=us/1-0fd=Rurl=http://www.hindu.com/2009/04/10/stories/2009041057321800.htmcid=0ei=-YTeSaTAPIiYggOq0fmKBwusg=AFQjCNErGVZoBqzRqgI84G4shq-fGqq7Nw Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] PEDRUCHO KOMBO Re: Music from Goa!
Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical references, some photographs and documents) As usual, superb! Not only do I appreciate Colin's many accomplishments and determination/persistence in the world of music ... OLE! Goa's First Latino Band is on Stage http://www.angelav.com/dulpodmag.php?pg=0is=10a=7iss=1vol=2002smd= Colin D'Cruz for LA, Toronto... http://www.mail-archive.com/goa...@goanet.org/msg02236.html Colin is a great guy, a nice musician (maybe these ajectives should be reversed…) The number of bands he permuted and combined in his career took him to the (now Coke-owned) Limca Book of Indian records –he’s been part of five to six dozen bands when one last read. http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com/category/world-of-music/ Latino… from Goa http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com/2007/05/ [Goanet]Goan music online.../2003 http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2003-August/090754.html Jazzy Joe... routed via Colin D'Cruz http://www.mail-archive.com/goa...@goanet.org/msg09021.html but more importantly, I love his spirit to share his creativity. May he be rewarded richly (in whatever way, even if it's just by way of the blessings of his fans) for this! Please visit this URL, to get a hint of what's happening on part of the music scene in Goa today! FN 2009/4/8 Jazz Goa jazz...@yahoo.com Hi, here's a new mando from Goa called Pedrucho Kombo: http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/3/21/909601/pedrucho%20kombo.mp3 The track produced by Colin D'Cruz features: Neville D'Souza...flute Tony Dias...keyboards Colin D'Cruz...fretless bass/acoustic guitar Lester Godinho...percussion Enjoy music from Goa! -- FN * http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/fn M +91-9822122436 P +91-832-2409490 http://fredericknoronha.multiply.com/ http://goa1556.goa-india.org
